Why Toronto?

The International Student Internship Program takes advantage of the unique situation of Toronto. The city is home to virtually all of the world's culture groups and is the city where more than 100 languages and dialects are spoken. Consider what that means from the perspective of ministry. It is possible to learn from and live among people of every culture in the world. What a great opportunity for those of us who are interested in seeing the life-changing message of the Christian faith communicated around the world. You will recall the episode in the Bible book of Acts, within days after Our Lord ascended into heaven, he left this message with his disciples: (Acts 1:8) "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” In our day, and in the city of Toronto, the world will be literally at our door!

Each year more than 100,000 immigrants come to live in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. According to the city of Toronto website, among the top 15 languages spoken in Toronto, besides English, are Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Punjabi, Tagalog, Urdu, and Arabic. The abundance of languages available in Toronto has resulted in several mission organizations using Toronto as a base for training missionaries in the target language of their assigned field.

Volunteer Year Toronto will take advantage of this strategic location this year alone to introduce more than 15 young people to Christian service and help them network with others who are making a positive difference in the world. Will you stand with us and be a part of our "Network of Faith"?