Volunteer Intro | Wycliffe Bible Translators

Bible translation takes a huge team made up of all kinds of skills and backgrounds. Use your professional and life experience to make an impact on the global Bible translation movement.

“I ask people, ‘What are your passions? How can you serve God?’ There’s nothing more valuable or more fulfilling than … helping people who have never heard the name of Jesus find out who he is.” David Nelson, volunteer.

We have numerous short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities. Here are just a few of our many open positions!

IT

Computer training
IT support
Management
Business intelligence and data analysis
Software development

Transportation

Aviation mechanic

Appliance repair
Management
Finance
Communications

Grant writing
Marketing
Video
Graphic design
Web design

Education

Elementary teacher
Secondary teacher
ESL teacher
Specialty teacher staff
School administrator
Boarding home parent

Language and translation

Language survey
Scripture engagement
Anthropology
Linguistics
Translation
Literacy
EthnoArts

Don’t see your area of expertise listed? We have many positions that aren’t listed; contact us to find your fit!

Want to serve for only a few weeks? Check out Refuge139, which serves missionary kids!

Prerequisites for volunteering

Be at least 18 years old.
Have an active walk with God.
Be flexible.
Work well with people.

Application deadline

Three months prior to the intended start date.

Contact us to learn more about opportunities to serve!

Read more about one couple's experience volunteering with Wycliffe!

Be Bold: Volunteering With Wycliffe in Retirement

David and Kris are in their 70s but that hasn’t slowed them down from serving in Bible translation through volunteering!