Becoming a Team Leader
Qualifications . . .
A team leader plays a critical role in developing his or her team. The first requirement of a team leader is that you have a strong relationship with the Lord and are involved in a local church. It’s also important that you have the support of your local church and leadership to build a team as Food for the Hungry desires long-term partnerships with churches, and not just one time teams. You will also be recruiting your own team and receiving fundraising support outside of FH, so support from your church is needed to promote the team and process funds as well. While not required, previous mission’s experience is extremely helpful. Team leaders are mature, pro-active, organized, flexible and discerning individuals—filling an important role of encouragement and leadership by example.
Responsibilities . . .
You will play the key role in pre-field, on-field and post-field team development. After selecting team members, you will coordinate support-raising strategies, schedule team meetings, book your flights and secure team documentation (forms, insurance, passports, etc.). On the field, you will work with our staff to coordinate and ready your team for its daily schedule, including team devotions and debriefing. After arriving home, it is your privilege to guide reflection of group and individual experiences.
What Food for the Hungry provides you . . .
The success of our teams program allows us to train and send numbers of teams around the world each year. We recognize that many of our team leaders are busy serving in their own local churches, while maintaining careers and caring for families. Our goal is to guide the training, fund-raising, team activities, and in-country travel arrangements so that you can enjoy the role of building, guiding and leading your team in a life-changing experience.
Take the next step in forming a group team
Please fill out the Team Leader Application and a Food for the Hungry Field Liaison will contact you shortly thereafter.