The Ideal Lighthouse Covenant International Volunteer

LCI is looking for team members who are:

• well-prepared with realistic expectations (not naive)

• flexible and resourceful; have a sense of humor

• team players and collegial (willing to teach and share)

• confident, yet humble

• organized and punctual, both in meeting deadlines before and during the trips

• service-minded

• mentally, emotionally, and relationally stable; not trying to "find themselves"

• able to respect boundaries

• culturally sensitive (e.g. historically, traditions, social and political climate, health care)

• gracious in receiving gifts from the hosts and patients

• bi- or multi-lingual, if possible

• experienced in international travel or working with foreign cultures

• good listeners (it takes 2-3 times the normal effort in a foreign country) and observant

• in good to excellent health and safety conscious

• Internet savvy, who can explore pertinent trip-related topics on their own

• and be able to process LCI sent correspondences

How To Volunteer

The challenge of providing the best possible care and the most advanced medical technology to the world's needy looms larger than ever. Your support as a volunteer, aside from providing indescribable personal rewards, will help Lighthouse Covenant International further its mission of compassion and care around the world. There are two ways to volunteer:

If you are a medical professional and would like to volunteer your expertise, please click the link below and fill out the medical professional volunteer application.

Medical Professional Volunteers We Need

If you are not a medical professional and would like to offer your help in other ways, please click the link below and fill out the volunteer application.

Non-Medical Professional Volunteers We Need

For those of you who live in other regions, we trust you will be able to offer your services to someone near you.

Lighthouse Covenant International Volunteer Guide

Comments About Culture Shock

Issues to Consider

What Can LCI Team Members Expect to Gain?

Fund-Raising Tips

Required Immunizations and Medication List

Items to Bring With You

Find a Clinic

After You Return Home

Travel tips