WHO WE ARE BEGINS HERE

ASSOCIATES

Making healthier communities together

Meet our associates.

IDEAS has 50+ associates working in North Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

BOOKS, BOOKS + MORE BOOKS.

I worked in public libraries until that fateful evening when I asked, “What’s next?” In many countries, libraries don’t reach their potential because they lack trained local librarians. I dreamed of a program where I could encourage and serve librarians who long to impact their communities. At IDEAS, this dream grew into Global Reach Libraries where through libraries we see people grow in imagination and curiosity, expand their intellectual horizons, and find hope.

Changing lives one book at a time

LIBBY HAS LIVED AND WORKED IN JORDAN SINCE 2013.

From Southeast Asia to Latin America

CONFIDENT + PREPARED.

We have always wanted to use our gifts to make a positive impact on the world. IDEAS invited us to explore how our education and professional experience could translate into helping serve marginalized communities. We started in Southeast Asia and we are now headed to Guatemala. As part of IDEAS, whenever we start a new adventure, we feel confident and prepared. We are forever grateful that we made the decision to work with IDEAS overseas!

THE NESTS WORK IN HEALTH & WELLNESS IN GUATEMALA

Growing healthy and fluent communities

FRUIT TREES +
LANGUAGE SKILLS.

What would motivate a person to leave the comforts of a familiar culture and live away from closest friends and family members? It is more than a “Call.” It is the challenge to develop yourself while serving others. Living overseas has stretched us and taught us about ourselves. We love that our skills are being used to help overlooked communities. We would never trade our overseas experiences for a more comfortable experience in our own cultures. The benefits have truly far outweighed the costs!

PATRICK AND LIGI WORK IN AGRICULTURE & EDUCATION IN KAZAKHSTAN

Holistic Community Development in Argentina

TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

For 20 years we developed communities through the Church in New Jersey. When we heard about families living in poverty, without running water, daily access to food, and quality education in Argentina, we embraced the opportunity to take holistic community development to the next level. We are now working with partners to serve marginalized communities locally and globally!

THE SHINS MOVED TO ARGENTINA IN 2023

Helping people + communities flourish

WE ARE EXPERT PROFESSIONALS.

We’d love to have you join our family!

Here’s how to join IDEAS

IDEAS is looking for expert professionals ready to bring their skills to the communities where we work. Our application process introduces you to the organization, matches your skills to our programs, and gives us time to get to know each other.

APPLY

Complete application.
Initial conversation. Assessments.
Interview with leadership.

PREPARE

Create job description.
Develop budget.
Cross-cultural training begins.

JOIN YOUR TEAM

Book your plane ticket. Join your team.
On-site orientation.
Let’s go!!

Where we work

  • IDEAS works in multisector programs that serve local communities. Explore Jordan!

  • IDEAS works in multisector programs that serve local communities. Explore North Africa!

  • IDEAS works near Almaty in multisector programs that serve local communities. Explore Kazakhstan!

  • IDEAS works in multisector programs that serve local communities. Explore Guatemala!

  • IDEAS works near Córdoba in multisector programs that serve local communities. Explore Argentina!

As of 2019, the surface of the Dead Sea is 430.5 metres below sea level, making its shores the lowest land-based elevation on Earth.

Answering your questions about IDEAS

FAQ

  • It depends. You can join a vision trip or a short-term projects in a few months. On average it takes between six to eighteen months to become an associate and join one of our long-term programs.

  • You do not need to speak the local language to become an IDEAS associate, but we places a high value on cultural awareness. Language and culture training will be part of your professional development.

  • There are many different ways to engage as part of the IDEAS community. We have short-term vision trips and initial assignments as well as mid-term and long-term opportunities.

Removing barriers to dignity

Learn more about how we work

At IDEAS, we focus on holistic community development. We work with local communities to address needs in agriculture, health & wellness, education, disability, and anti-human trafficking.

Our programs are built to nurture flourishing in the social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual aspects of our personhood.