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Short term

There are two types of short term placements available with TLM:

Short-term Professionals	(3-9 months)
Volunteers	(3 - 6 months)

Short-term Professionals (3-9 months)

If you have at least 2-3 years relevant post qualification experience and are looking to use your skills overseas in a Christian context, then we can arrange an individual placement for you.

What skills or gifts will I need to have?
In the past individual placements have included;

	•	Skills transfer between national and expatriate staff
	•	Administrative and IT support
	•	Health education professionals
	•	Assisting with the Rehabilitation programmes

If you have any of the above skills then we may be able to arrange a placement for you. We also often have specific vacancies for short-term professionals. Please click here to go the current vacancies page.

What qualities are needed?
You will need to be:

	•	A committed Christian in agreement with TLM’s Mission Statement with a desire to minister in the name of Jesus Christ to the needs of those people we seek to serve
	•	Physically and emotionally fit, able to cope with loneliness, the absence of Christian fellowship and lack of Western amenities
	•	Good at working alongside others, able to cope with different cultures and ideas
	•	Adaptable, resourceful, and able to use your own initiative and determination
	•	Fluent in English

Where can I go?
Currently we have opportunities in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Africa.

How much will it cost?
You will be required to raise your own funds for the cost of return airfare, insurance and medical costs. TLM will pay for board and lodging during the placement. We will be able to give you advice on fund raising, and would encourage you to ask your local church and friends to sponsor you.

What next?

Step 1	Talk to your church leader and pray through the different options available to you.
Step 2	Check the short-term vacancies page or contact the International Office to find out what opportunities are available.
Step 3	Fill in a short-term application form and medical report and send it to the International Office; we will contact you to discuss your application.
Step 4	TLM will contact our field offices to see if a suitable placement is available.
Step 5	If a suitable placement is available, you will be invited to attend an interview at the TLM Office in your home country. References will also be required.
Step 6	Once you have been accepted, we will help you prepare for your placement. You will also receive advice on vaccinations required for the region you will be visiting.

Further Information
If you require any further information please contact your local National Council or email the International office here.

Please note that we are only able to place people for international service from countries where there is a national TLM Office / National Council. Click here to see if there is a National Council in your home country.

Volunteers (3 - 6 months placements)

This is an ideal opportunity for people with less than two years post qualification experience in health care or development to go and work with those in greatest need. You could be assisting in a hospital or following the rehabilitation of leprosy patients in the community.

Living within the local culture, you will grow spiritually and emotionally as you see vibrant faith and practical action lived out in a different culture. There’s no better way to catch the vision of TLM and share in the hopes and challenges of our day-to-day activities.

What qualities are needed?
You will need to be;

	•	A committed Christian in agreement with TLM’s Mission Statement with a desire to minister in the name of Jesus Christ to the needs of those people we seek to serve
	•	Physically and emotionally fit, able to cope with loneliness, the absence of Christian fellowship and lack of Western amenities
	•	Good at working alongside others, able to cope with different cultures and ideas
	•	Adaptable, resourceful, and able to use your own initiative and determination
	•	Fluent in English

Where can I go?
Currently we have opportunities in India, Nepal and Bangladesh.

How much will it cost?
You will be required to raise your own funds for the cost of return airfare, insurance and medical costs. TLM will pay for board and lodging during the placement. We will be able to give you advice on fund raising, and would encourage you to ask your local church and friends to sponsor you.

What next?

Step 1	Talk to your church leader and pray through the different options available to you.
Step 2	Contact the International Office and find out what opportunities are available.
Step 3	Fill in a short-term application form and medical report and send it to the International Office; we will contact you to discuss your application.
Step 4	TLM will contact our field offices to see if a suitable placement is available.
Step 5	If a suitable placement is available, you will be invited to attend an interview at the TLM Office in your home country. References will also be required.
Step 6	Once you have been accepted, we will help you prepare for your placement. You will also receive advice on vaccinations required for the region you will be visiting.