ABOUT
At Valley, we are passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission every day. Your generosity empowers us to support more than 25 global partners and workers, both financially and practically. Our Outreach team organizes inspiring short-term mission trips and hosts engaging events throughout the year. Together, we encourage everyone at Valley to pray, give, and go—making a meaningful impact around the world.
World Outreach thrives because of the generosity of Valley attenders. You can make a difference today by giving to the Outreach Fund — tap the button below and select "Outreach 25-26" from the fund drop-down menu.
FEATURED EVENT
Apply to GO on a Short-Term Mission Trip
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This year, Valley is offering short-term mission trips for adults, families and students. International and domestic trips are available for individuals with various skills and interests.
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2026 SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS FOR ADULTS
CONSTRUCTION TRIPS
IN CONSTANZA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Serve alongside Fred and Kasandra O’Brien with Kids Alive, helping build a new baseball field, team house, community center, and an apartment for the ministry. Not into construction? Opportunities to serve with children or assist in teaching roles are available on both trips.
CONSTRUCTION TRIP I: FEB. 21–28
TEAM LEADER: BOB HUDDY
COST: $1,250*
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DEC. 21, 2025
TRAINING DATES: JAN. 11, JAN. 25, FEB. 8
CONSTRUCTION TRIP II: APRIL 11–19
TEAM LEADER: MICHAEL CORBOSIERO
COST: $1,250*
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JAN. 11, 2026
TRAINING DATES: JAN. 11, FEB. 8, MARCH 15
MEDICAL MISSIONS
IN CAIRO, EGYPT
In partnership with ETHNE, volunteers will provide basic medical services to refugees from Syria, Iraq, Sudan, and Palestine. Additional opportunities include teaching skills to women and entertaining children while they wait for medical care.
MARCH 20–28
TEAM LEADERS: DR. PAUL SULLIVAN, PASTOR ASHER SARJENT
COST: $1,200*
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DEC. 21, 2025
TRAINING DATES: JAN. 20, FEB. 3, FEB. 17, MARCH 10
SPORTS AND ESL MINISTRY
IN SOVIGLIANA, ITALY
Help Youth for Christ with their annual “Exchange Camp,” a week-long evangelistic camp for students ages 11–17. Volunteers help with games, sports, Bible lessons, workshops, English lessons, and Gospel conversations.
JUNE 26–JULY 6
TEAM LEADERS: MCKENNA MARLOW, PASTOR ASHER SARJENT
COST: $1,500*
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JAN. 11, 2026
TRAINING DATES: FEB. 8, FEB. 22, MARCH 29, APRIL 19, MAY 17
2026 SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES
POVERTY RELIEF AND CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Join GraceWorks Alaska to share the Gospel and demonstrate Jesus’ love through service. Opportunities include food programs, children’s outreach, youth ministry, and partnering with local churches. Suitable for families with children ages 10+.
JULY 25–AUG. 2
TEAM LEADERS: JEFF AND MARY SWANK
COST: $550–950* (BASED ON AGE)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JAN. 11, 2026
TRAINING DATES: TBA
2026 SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS FOR STUDENTS, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES
SPORTS AND CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
IN CONSTANZA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Serve with the O’Brien family and Kids Alive, a ministry providing shelter, food, education, and Christian guidance to children in need. Volunteers help with light construction, children’s programs, and outreach to families.
AUG. 1–9
TEAM LEADERS: MCKENNA MARLOW, CAREN PAULING
COST: $1,450*
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JAN. 11, 2026
TRAINING DATES: FEB. 8, MARCH 15, APRIL 19, MAY 3, JULY 19
DISABILITY MINISTRY
AT CAMP HUME, NEW ENGLAND
Joni and Friends is seeking volunteers for a retreat serving families affected by disability. Roles include 1:1 buddies, recreation helpers, arts and crafts assistants, Bible teachers, photographers, and more.
AUG. 16–21
TEAM LEADERS: SHAY LYNN RUZBASAN, MARY SWANK
COST: $550
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB. 2, 2026
TRAINING DATES: TBA
2026 SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS FOR STUDENTS
KEYSTONE OUTREACH
IN CENTRAL OAKS HEIGHTS
Students in grades 7–10 will serve the local community through construction, landscaping, and cleanup. Afternoons include worship, preaching, and camp activities.
JULY 12–17
TEAM LEADER: PASTOR BRANDON SANFORD
COST: $650
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2026
TRAINING DATES: TBA
EXPERIENCE MISSION
IN PORTLAND, MAINE
Volunteers will serve Portland residents facing housing and food insecurity, and help newly arrived families seeking asylum. A powerful opportunity to share God’s love in practical ways.
AUG. 1–9
TEAM LEADER: PASTOR BRANDON SANFORD
COST: $650
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2026
TRAINING DATES: TBA
OUR MISSIONARIES
We are Impacting the World for Christ
Thanks to your generosity to the World Outreach Fund, we support missionaries and ministries across the world. Valley Outreach prioritizes Church Planting and Evangelism, Justice and Kids at Risk, Training National Church Leaders and Supporting Outreach Ministries. Our missionaries serve in the United States, Caribbean Islands, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
RESOURCES
Pray
The Word of God says that prayer changes hearts, fights spiritual battles, and stirs up faith. Our hope is that every individual, family, small group, and community will build a relationship with, and be in prayer for, at least one missionary or missionary family supported by Valley.
Give
Reaching Muslims with Christ’s love in the Middle East and restoring hope among the poor around the world and here in Connecticut - This is what your World Outreach Giving accomplishes every year. There’s no endowment for World Outreach. No special reserve fund. Without World Outreach Giving, fewer kids are rescued. Fewer non-believers are reached. Less hope is restored. Our goal is 100 percent Valley participation.
Go
We encourage all church attendees to seriously consider being the hands, feet, and heart of Christ, serving in person to tend to the physical and spiritual needs of others.
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