Volunteers In Mission

Acting on faith strengthens disciples. Volunteers In Mission turn faith into action, helping people in need. Projects include basic building maintenance and repair, construction, teaching Bible school and working at United Methodist missions in Kansas and around the world. Find opportunities to participate in group VIM trips and to sign-up for the Individual Volunteers In Mission program through the General Board of Global Ministries.  Or contact Julie Pohl, conference VIM coordinator, at  816-390-0324 or 785-989-3237 or email Julie Pohl.

Domestic VIM Teams
Churches interested to form domestic VIM work or disaster response teams must contact Julie Pohl at least 30 days before a scheduled departure.  The Kansas East Conference requires travel insurance for these teams.  Insurance coverage can be arranged by contacting Kay Inman.  For complete instructions and answers to questions, access details and forms.

International VIM Teams
Churches interested to form international VIM work or disaster response teams must contact Julie Pohl at least 90 days before a scheduled departure.  The Kansas East Conference requires trip insurance coverage for these teams also.  The coverage is extensive to meet today's global travel climate.  Insurance coverage can be arranged by contacting Kay Inman.  For complete instructions and answers to questions, access details and forms.

Volunteer to serve

To volunteer to serve on a Volunteers In Mission or disaster-response team, contact:

Julie Pohl
VIM / Disaster Response Coordinator
P.O. Box 518
Elwood, KS  66024
Telephone: 816-390-0324 or 785-989-3237
Click to email: Julie Pohl 

Steve Burnett
Asst. Disaster Response Coordinator
Telephone: 785-410-0210
Email: Steve Burnett 
 
Russell Anderson
Five Rivers
Telephone: 620-625-2266
Email: Russell Anderson 
 
Lee Milroy
Five Rivers
Telephone: 785-242-3114
Email: Lee Milroy 

Dwight Adams
Flint Hills
Telephone: 785-528-3722
Email: Dwight Adams 
 
John Capra
Kansas City
Telephone:  913-484-7204
Email: John Capra 
 
Steve Lester
Kansas City
Telephone:  913-764-0354
Email: Steve Lester 

Tom Reazin
Parsons District
Telephone: 620-784-2468
Email: Tom Reazin 

Roy Thompson
Parsons District
Telephone: 620-421-1231
Email: Roy Thompson 

Bonnie Artzer
Topeka District
Telephone: 785-862-1145
Email: Bonnie Artzer