SALT Program 2026-2027

Job Synopsis

MCC’s Serving and Learning Together (SALT) program is a year-long, cross-cultural experience that will give you the chance to grow in ways you never imagined.

Your time in SALT is not just a year abroad. It’s a chance to go deep into a new culture and relate to the world in a new way. It’s a chance to make mistakes, get messy and learn through trying. It’s an opportunity to grow in ways you have never even imagined. You’ll grow. You’ll experience the world. You’ll find purpose. You will Serve and Learn Together.

The next SALT cohort will run from August 12th, 2026, to July 17th, 2027. There is no program fee to participate in SALT and no amount required to fundraise! MCC covers all assignment-related costs including travel, provides a monthly stipend, and a resettlement allowance at the end of SALT.

Ready to see whether SALT is a good fit for you? Start by applying for the program! Once your application process is complete and you have been deemed eligible as a SALT program candidate, we will work closely with you to identify assignment options that strike a balance between the expressed needs of both you and a local partner organization.

The process of securing a specific assignment begins in January and finishes in late May, however, the earlier you complete the application process, the greater your chances of being offered one of your top placement preferences.

Job Details

This is a full-time, Service Worker position with a set term length. Service Workers are MCC personnel who are financially supported through a monthly stipend, coverage of living expense and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

All SALTers must be:

• Unmarried with no dependents

• Canadian or U.S. citizen

• Between 18 and 30 years old

• Committed to a personal Christian faith

• Dedicated to nonviolent peacemaking

• Actively participating in a Christian church or Christian community

• Willing to follow MCC’s lifestyle expectations
  

An invitation to serve with MCC is contingent on the successful outcome of criminal background check.

Additional qualifications vary by assignment, determined to help you thrive in the position while also meeting visa requirements imposed by the specific country.

Key Responsibilities

We have a wide variety of positions available in fields like peace, refugee and migration services, agriculture, health care, peace, information technology, and more!

Each assignment is a unique opportunity; a chance to live out your values, learning from and participating in local work around systemic issues like social justice, climate change, power, and privilege. The skills, knowledge, and personal capacity you build will exercise your faith muscles and help set you up for success in your future career, wherever and whatever that may be. It’s a chance to be part of something bigger, including the long-lasting peace work of MCC. Specific responsibilities are listed on each assignment description.

Building healthy relationships is key! You will be integrated into a new community, building your intercultural skills. The relationships you will form with the local community and church will be mutually transformative, supporting you, and shifting your perspectives.

Challenges

Other

Start Date

12 Aug, 2026 - Start date is not flexible.

Term Length

11 months

Salary Details

. Monthly stipend; travel, food, housing and work-related costs covered; Resettlement allowance. Additional benefits listed below.

Benefits

MCC covers all assignment-related costs:

• All basic needs related to assignment (travel to and from assignment, food and household costs, housing, in-country transportation, etc.)

• Full medical coverage (no co-pay)

• 10 Vacation days plus local holidays

• Orientation and re-entry participation, including travel

• MCC team meetings and retreat costs

• End-of-term benefits, including resettlement allowance paid at end of term

Monthly Stipend: Participants receive a monthly stipend for personal items i.e., clothing, vacation, souvenirs, etc.) and a monthly worker care allowance to spend on renewing activities or items for a total of $250 USD per month.

Education Loan Assistance: Assistance based upon the monthly repayment amount due during the SALT term, to a maximum of $229 per month. An additional 3 months’ worth of assistance upon completion of the full MCC term.

Resettlement Allowance: $1000 USD paid upon completion of the full MCC term to assist with the transition back to your home community.

You will need to cover costs related to a pre-service medical exam (required), optical/dental exams (optional), passport and visa expenses, and any vaccinations relevant for the country where you are placed.

Additional Information

From January to late May, we will work with you to explore specific assignments. During this time, we consider your assignment preferences, skills, and interests with those of our local partner organizations. We then work together to help you secure a life-giving assignment.

The 2026-27 SALT assignment catalogue will be posted online around November. In the meantime, click here to see a list of assignments that were available last year (assignment offerings are subject to change).

More information about the SALT program and policies can be found at mcc.org/salt.

Location Description

You will be invited to join local communities working to provide relief, development, and peace in places like Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. You will be deeply immersed in the culture by living with a host family or within a communal setting, all while being part of the larger local MCC team.