Volunteer With On Eagle's Wings
Are You Ready For This?
Every year we run Bible Camps throughout Northern Canada.
We’re talking some pretty remote locations actually!
Teaching Bible Camps (also known as VBS) in the North provides volunteers with a unique chance to share God’s love, and build relationships with children, and adults.
Our volunteers are :
- 18 – 80 years old
- enthusiastic
- mature in their faith
- team players
- capable of teaching high energy children
- comfortable living & working in a culture that is not their own
- able to identify, encourage and mentor local potential (and existing) leaders
- sensitive to the needs of others
Some of our Bible Camp Volunteers
It was a great experience, I loved the kids and their families.
Quick Facts!
- Volunteers serve on teams of 2 to 6 people and will be sent to remote villages throughout Northern Canada.
- Each Bible Camp lasts 1 week (Mon-Fri), with extra days required for travel to and from the communities that invite us.
- Most camps run in the Summer, between June and the first week of September.
- Teams are generally hosted by the local community, either in someone’s home, or a church building.
- On Eagle’s Wings provides a curriculum, and a planning / training workshop in advance.
FAQs
How much does it cost?
You will need to pay for the following :
- The costs of your travel to Yellowknife (YZF) or Edmonton (YEG) as advised by our Ministry team
- Donation to On Eagle’s Wings ($500 suggested)
- Cost of your food
- Cost of snacks for the children at Bible Camp
How much is a flight to YZF?
The cost varies with ticket prices charged by the airlines. You can look at Skyscanner, Kayak or Google Flights to get an idea of how much this part of your trip will cost.
Why am I requested to make a monetary donation to On Eagle’s Wings?
Your donation helps offset the cost of your travel from YZF (or YEG) to a community. On Eagle’s Wings typically has to pay $1800-$7600 to cover the cost of one volunteer’s travel in the North. We cover these extra costs as a “thank you” for your time volunteering with On Eagle’s Wings, but any donation you or your congregation can make towards these is extremely helpful.
Do I have to pay for accommodation?
No. We will host you at no cost at our ministry base in Yellowknife.
When you reach the community, you will be provided accommodation in someone’s home or a church facility.
Do I have to bring my own food?
You will need to plan for your own meals when in the North. While we recommend bringing a few food items along with you, we strongly encourage you to support the local stores and economy. Prices for some items may be 2 or 3 times more expensive. Purchasing your meals and Bible Camp snack supplies locally is another way you can bless the community while you are there.
Why do I have to supply my own food?
Food prices are higher in the North, due to the remote locations you will volunteer. Rather than asking local hosts to absorb the additional expense, we ask you to supply your own meals.
If you are invited to participate in a local family or community meals, then by all means do so. You’ll likely experience some interesting new tastes and flavours!
