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"Everybody thinks of changing humanity; nobody thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy
Jesus calls every Christian, old and young, male and female, to be a visible sign of his loving
presence in the world. He calls us to share our time, talents, and treasures, and to spread the
Gospel message to all his people. Jesus is especially concerned with the poor of the world and
invites us to serve him through the faces of the poor.
Contact the State-side Volunteer Coordinator to apply for service at Mission Honduras. You may
check for available dates through Webervations. (Availability does not guarantee acceptance as
a missionary volunteer. Contact the State-side Volunteer Coordinator for details.)
Register your trip with the US Embassy in Honduras.
Check out the Missionary Volunteer FAQ
Short-term Missionary Volunteer
up to 31 days
$13/day for room and board
Adults over 21 and minors under 18 accompanied by their parent(s) or a mature adult
over 25 who is authorized by the parent(s).
*Special permission is required for missionary volunteers 18 to 21 years old without
a team leader 25 or older, and the maximum stay is 14 days.
Mid-term Missionary Volunteer
1 to 6 months
$35/week for room and board
$20 for 30-day visa renewal
Must be 21 or older
*After 3 months of service, room, board, and visa costs are paid for by the mission.
Long-term Missionary Volunteer
6 months and up
Must be 21 or older
Free room and board
Mission Honduras pays for monthly visa renewal
NOTE: Dating but unmarried couples will only be permitted under special circumstances.
Our program allows missionary volunteers to:
- Grow in faith and spirituality
- Provide attention and love to the children of Mission Honduras
- Work on projects to benefit the mission
- Witness the plights and challenges of Christ’s poor
- Become more aware of the Honduran people and their culture
- Mutually support one another
Service Goals
We, the volunteers at Mission Honduras, actively seek to follow the example of Jesus by treating the
poor with dignity and respect. Our ideals are solidly based upon the following Christ-centered actions:
1. Adhering to the "hands up" ideal that promotes dignity and self-reliance among the poor of Honduras.
In this way, volunteers are actively fostering self-respect, which in turn enables the poor to break the cycle
of poverty that haunts their daily lives. In contrast, the "hand out" ideal (freebies, giveaways, etc.) only
encourages dependency among the poor of Honduras. They will never be freed from the bondage of the
cycle of poverty. As a result, we would be responsible for thrusting Hondurans into a cycle of greed, begging,
and loss of pride. It is a situation Fr. Cook has witnessed over and over again when well-meaning volunteers
promote this hand out philosophy.
2. Being a living Gospel that people can read by joining with your community in daily prayer and spiritual
growth. This means living a simpler lifestyle and adapting to the environment of the community in which you
are a visible role model to all whom you encounter. In this way, as you take up the basin and the towel, you
will live out the call to serve the poor as Jesus did.
3. Remembering that you are coming to a third world country. Things often run on Honduran time, meaning
not always on time. We have little access to vehicles and phones, supplies are often not available on time,
the power goes out occasionally, the tools that you will use will probably be inefficient and old, people arrive
late, etc. The focus for volunteers should be on Christ first, then the children of the mission, then the work to
be done.
You were called to be here according to God’s plan for you. Go where He leads you by surrendering your will
to Him. In doing so, you will be opening yourself to an experience that will enrich your life and the lives of those
you will touch while you are here.
Medical professionals, please review the Healthcare Volunteer Guidelines. Medical credentials should be
faxed to the State-side Volunteer Coordinator one month before arrival at (773) 751-2201.