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Do you want to make an impact in local communities through caring for the environment?
Workers with a passion and desire to be involved in Creation Care can act as advocates locally and overseas for more attention towards and appreciation for Mongolia’s diverse landscape, climate and natural habitats. New workers can learn the ropes from locals, in caring for the environment and taking up professional roles (e.g. renewable energy resource management, conservationists, educators). The team is open to explore new roles and professional identities in Mongolia where environmental stewardship can serve as a means to building long-term rapport with the local community. We are seconded to an experienced Christian organization who provide us with a practical and valuable way of doing this. You will contribute to the vision and mission of the team by living and working among our focus people in culturally appropriate ways. With this foundation you will be working with them and helping them know more about Jesus. To learn more about our vision, mission, and values, visit omf.org/skylands. The new team endeavors to craft an innovative indoor playground in Mongolia, emphasizing ecological design and renewable energy sources. This playground, designed with care and inclusivity, caters to children of all abilities, including those with disabilities. Following design and construction, they establish a Center inspired by the teachings of Jesus, educating individuals of all ages on environmental stewardship and nurturing a deeper appreciation for God's creation. By spearheading this initiative, this pioneering effort targets Western Mongolia, where reliance on pollutant-heavy energy sources persists amidst diverse environmental challenges requiring urgent attention. Join us as we pray and work for long-term, holistic transformation in the communities where we are serving.
As a creation care worker you will work with local colleagues to plan and implement programs. You will be accountable to our local partner charity board and staff management. This is a new program in the project and there is a lot of potential to develop new and creative ideas. Most importantly, come willing to learn from others, able to adapt to a new culture and be flexible and have a servant heart. Your role will include: • Building relationships with the local community and developing an informed understanding of their needs and priorities. • Able to maintain good spiritual health, even in the face of practical and spiritual challenges. • Willing to work together on diverse team of people from different cultures with mutual accountability, but also self-reliance. • Using your professional skills to design effective and empowering programs • Evaluation, monitoring and reporting to the local charity leadership team
Those involved in Creation Care will most likely take up professional roles (e.g. renewable energy resource management, conservationists, educators) so qualifications and experience in these areas are important. However, it is possible for one to begin postgraduate study in these areas in the first years of your placement and then move into a professional role once your studies have been completed. It is essential to have some experience or exposure to working with poor and marginalized groups within your own or another culture. You need to be proactive and self-starting, able to motivate and inspire others, and with great communication skills. You will need to learn the local language thoroughly. We will empower you with one year dedicated to full-time language study before continuing language development on a part-time basis.
The growing team will live near our focus ministry area and to each other. We have a variety of living arrangements depending on our individual circumstances, and new team members will be able to choose whether an apartment or small house. Moving directly into a photogenic Mongolian yurt is not advised on arrival unless you have experience in doing so. Living in a large town comes with benefits such as good quality facilities, but many challenges too. We look forward to telling you a bit more about what life here is like in due course!
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