Become a Team Member

First we need to hear from you! Complete and turn in your acceptance application and references. Once the application process is completed, you will be notified of your acceptance as a team member.

Who should apply to be on a team?     

We believe that God has a plan for us all – – to follow the commandments provided by Christ’s words – LOVE GOD – LOVE OTHERS.

The Father laid out His plan to save the nations from themselves, He believed it enough to send His Son to be sacrificed for everyone of us.

When given such a blessing, we feel it must be shared.

We found a way in which we are able to serve God and share Him with the present children of a nation who will grow into amazing believers. We are seeing this in action.

Do you share these beliefs? Do you believe that this teaching mission can be your way to scatter the seeds of God’s Word?

How do I apply to be on a team?     

An application form is available online which can be sent to BEYM electronically Applying to be a team member also requires 2 references to be sent for the team member from someone unrelated who has known the applicant at least 3 years.

How do I know if I have been accepted?

Once a team application is received and processed and the background check is completed, applicants will receive an email from the BEYM staff.

After all forms (application and two references) have been turned in, the turnaround time is approximately 2 weeks. Sometimes the reference writers delay in submitting their form, please have your reference handle their online form quickly.

Is there a deadline for applying? 

Yes, applications, reference forms and application fees for the summer must be received by BEYM by February 28.

Applications received after the deadline may need special approval or be used for summer of the next year.

Are there any age requirements to participate in the Camp program?

Yes. We require that volunteers traveling without family be 18 years of age or older. The camp programs we enter have age requirements in place for their volunteers and camp staff. We are volunteers joining their work. We are all teaching students and need a maturity level that allows for teaching versus guidance.

We honor the camp program requirements and have asked occasionally for a parental oversight exemption. These decisions are then made by each Ukrainian Camp Director.

Are there any exceptions to the age requirement?

Yes. Underage team participants must interview with a BEYM staff member and in addition, must be:

• at least 16 years of age
• accompanied by a parent or adult (similar in age to parent) who is an accepted team member and is willing to accept legal guardianship of the applicant while on this trip. This adult will also be responsible for any medical decisions or important decisions that have to made for this person
• mature
• experienced in extended mission trips or travel (one week or longer)
• experienced in working with children
• able and willing to participate as a regular team member
• flexible and able to “rough it” (likes camping, using outdoor toilets and showers…)
• accepted as a team member through the regular application process in addition to the processes for underage applicants

Are there any physical dangers in traveling to Ukraine?

Ukraine is a country of political turmoil and is sometimes economically threatened by Russia, but is a fairly safe country to travel in from the perspective of military or political or criminal harm. However its infrastructure is not good and there are traffic and other physical dangers to just be cognizant about.