What opportunities does MAPS offer?
Several types of opportunities for service are possible. Teams from local churches and colleges can minister in these ways:

1. College outreach teams. MAPS provides a strong link between Assemblies of God colleges and the foreign field. Colleges can easily coordinate their outreaches—drama groups, choirs, ensembles and evangelistic teams—through the MAPS Office.
   

Individuals can participate with MAPS in these ways:

1. College interns. The MAPS office works with Assemblies of God colleges and universities to provide placement in eight- to 12-week assignments designed to meet the educational requirements for a ministry-oriented internship.
   
   
2. Other qualified persons. The MAPS office provides placement for interested and qualified individuals, from students to retirees, in many types of assignments lasting from one to five months.* These opportunities include local church ministries, coffeehouse ministry, Teen Challenge centers, crusades, libraries, Bible schools, building maintenance, housekeeping, literature production, Vacation Bible Schools, youth and children's ministries and evangelistic outreaches.

To see a current list of the opportunities available, click here.

*For placement in assignment up to two years, visit the Missionary Associates area of this Web site.

Who can get involved?
To participate in the MAPS program a person should be…

• At least 18 years old.
• A mature Christian who accepts the fundamental beliefs of the Assemblies of God.
• Active in the ministry of, and in good standing with, the local church.
• Single or married without children.*

*In most cases couples with dependent children cannot be placed through MAPS because of the limited budget policies and/or lack of available housing.

How can one get involved?
Download the MAPS application packet (see below), print out, complete and then mail to the MAPS office. For your convenience, printed forms can also be mailed to you by request.

What about the costs?
MAPS volunteers are responsible for their own travel and living expenses while on assignment. While itineration is not permitted, funds may be raised from a home church, friends, family and personal accounts. The MAPS office will provide budget information to guide in the support-raising process. The volunteer should also consider the possible costs of a passport, a visa, immunizations and insurance.

Finances

1. Volunteer position: The MAPS volunteer is expected to raise financial support for travel/living expenses through personal funds, local church, family and friends.
   
   
2. Support Raising: Once the MAPS Office notifies the applicant that placement is finalized, the volunteer can then start to raise funds.
   
   
3. Budget: The MAPS volunteer's budget is established by the host missionary and MAPS Office. The total budget generally includes room/board, insurance, visa (if applicable), ground transportation on the field; it does not include airfare.
   
   
4. MAPS volunteers handle the finances personally without sending them in to an AGWM account. The MAPS office provides a receipt book which the volunteer uses as contributions are given; a copy of the receipt is given to the donor and another copy is sent in to the MAPS office. At the end of the trip the volunteer reports all contributions and how they were spent; the MAPS office provides a simple form for that purpose. All contributors will then receive a receipt from AGWM. More detailed instructions are provided once the volunteer has been approved and placed.

Current openings
Get a list of current short-term missions opportunities listed by World Region that are available at this time by clicking here.

Applying for an opening
The MAPS application packet is available in PDF format and can be downloaded by clicking the link below. Print each page and then mail when complete.

MAPS application packet