Columban Faith in Action Volunteer Programme
The Columban ‘Faith in Action’ Volunteer programme is an appointment for enthusiastic young adults to join the Columban Mission team in Britain, to explore their faith through active participation in mission and to give their time, skills and energy in support of disadvantaged and vulnerable people.
The year-long programme offers a young adult the chance to put faith into action through projects connected to refugees and asylum seekers, inter faith initiatives and justice and peace education. The volunteer will be based in Birmingham, the UK’s second city with the youngest urban population in Europe and one of the most lively and diverse regions.
KEY EXPECTATIONS
To contribute to the development of Columban Mission in Britain by:
- Engaging in projects which offer support refugees and asylum seekers as well as programmes which promote good relations between people of differing cultures and faiths.
- Engaging in activities to help young people and educators explore the relationship between faith and action for justice and peace, working through schools, parishes and collaborative projects.
- Engaging in a journey of learning and reflection on faith praxis and personal development.
The ideal candidates will have a sense of faith and belonging to the Christian community. The role entails delivering faith-based teaching, engaging in reflection on the Christian faith, and representing the charity’s Christian mission and ethos across diverse settings.
We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about making a positive impact and who are keen to explore new opportunities in response to the needs of the Birmingham community.
Interested in becoming a Faith in Action Volunteer?
We are recruiting volunteers for this year’s programme which will begin on 15th September 2026 and run until 28th August 2027. Applicants are invited to download and complete the Faith in Action Volunteer Application Form and send it via email to: invitationtomission@columbans.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 19th June 2026. Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 2nd July 2026.
For more information about becoming a Faith in Action Volunteer with the Columbans in Britain, or to speak with a previous volunteer, please email: invitationtomission@columbans.co.uk.
