SMILE - Overview

Short-Term Mission Involvement Learning Experience for under 30s.

SMILE is our short term mission programme for 18-30 year olds. It combines travel and the experience of a totally different culture, with serving God and having a taste of overseas mission work.

We send out groups and individuals to serve the Lord, serving local churches and people around the world for anything from two weeks to two years.

We offer three kinds of placements overseas: Gap teams, Summer Teams and Individual Placements. Every placement involves service, evangelism and discipleship.

SMILE Placements

Gap Teams

4 months
8-12 people on each team
Usually 8-10 school leavers with two older leaders
Anyone can apply
A year that could change your life forever!
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Summer Teams

2 weeks – 2 months
Between 5 and 12 on a team
Usually in partnership with local churches
What better way to use your summer to serve God?
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Individual Placements

2 weeks - 2 years
Individuals, couples or pairs
Great opportunities to serve, learn, and grow
Get in touch to find out what you could do
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