“How long has SoapBox been involved in Short Term Projects?”
SoapBox began working on Short Term Projects in 1993. We are members of the UK Evangelical Alliance and Global Connections. SoapBox is recognised by Global Connections as operating under the Code of Best Practice in Short-Term Mission 2007 and 2008. We have a reliable and successful track record.

“Isn’t this kind of thing a bit risky!?”
It can be. But most things in life worth discovering involve a risk element! If you DON’T want your faith stretched, your lifestyles challenged, your eyes opened and your heart touched - you had better stay at home! Having said that, we are very careful in our planning to make sure that we have carried out a ‘risk assessment’ for each location and we are in regular contact with the Foreign Office in London who advise us on travel and security. Our Team Leaders are well briefed on Health and Safety issues and we have a clearly defined Child Protection Policy - we also conduct a de-briefing on return to the UK and have an ‘Aftercare’ help line for people should they require it.

“Do I have to be a Christian to come on a Project?”
No you don’t. But you do have to be sympathetic to our aims as set out in our publicity, and be prepared to attend our Small Groups and Main Team Meetings.

“I’ve only just heard of SoapBox how well established are you?”
We want the money we raise to go to our Projects so we purposefully do not spend a lot of money on advertising or promotion. We also can’t see the point of duplicating what other people are doing, so we concentrate on supporting existing organisations with our expertise, resources and workforce. Although SoapBox as a name is not that well known, we are in fact one of the biggest and longest serving Short Term Service agencies of our kind in Europe.

“Why does it cost so much to go on a Project?”
If you think it’s expensive, you should try comparing prices with a Travel Agency! Our costs are kept to a minimum because we are a non-profit making organisation. While many other organisations are taking large percentages for “administration”, we keep our costs low and our budgets tight and use only a small part to help us with administration costs.

“What is the money used for?”
The money raised by our Participants is used for International Travel; Internal Travel; Basic food and accommodation; Medical Kit and equipment; Children’s Club resources; fully comprehensive insurance; finance towards building materials and tools; Orientation events; polo shirts and hoodies; sightseeing and contingencies. Any money left over from our Projects at the end of the year is used to help us develop our support base for our Project Partners world-wide.

“What kind of people go on Projects?”
All kinds of people from many different backgrounds and skills aged 16-75. Some think they are unskilled, but they soon discover latent abilities! People like you and me!

"What is the role of a Personal Supporter?"
You can’t do short-term mission on your own. You will need the support of others around you, even if it’s just your immediate family. Personal supporters are simply people who will get alongside you and encourage you. They will want to know how you are and how it’s going as you get closer to the time your project goes. When you return, they will want to hear all about it and make sure you have an oopportunity to talk through the things you’ve experienced.

So.. What are you waiting for...

How to Apply

Method One (Preferred)
Go to the following page, read the overview and then go ahead and fill out the online application form. Full instructions are given on the first page of the form. We are now able to take non-UK nationals on our projects. If you are from outside the UK and want to know how this will work for you then get in touch with Kathy and Shaun at projects@soapboxtrust.com

Online Application Process

Method Two
Use the Application Form, which is available in the Downloads section.