2027 ELF Volunteer Information

The ELF Volunteer Team is open to committed evangelical believers from the United States and the United Kingdom. We welcome volunteers between the ages of 18 and 75 at the time of the Forum who are in good health and able to keep up with the busy ELF schedule. 

If you feel called to short-term mission work and prefer to serve using your skills in technology, media, or administration, ELF could be the perfect fit for you!

ELF volunteers work together to run the annual meeting – making sure that all activities run smoothly. Perhaps more importantly, they create a warm, encouraging environment wherein Europe’s Christian leaders can experience God’s global community, grow spiritually, and receive teaching that will help advance their ministries. Tasks include, but are not limited to, greeting participants at registration, video recording and monitoring sessions, and helping guide participants. 

The 2027 ELF is planned for May 22 - 27. You’ll arrive in Sarajevo on Wednesday, May 19, for setup and training. (Note that if you’re traveling from the United States, this requires departing on Tuesday, May 18.) You’ll return home on Saturday, May 29, after Volunteer Days, a day and a half of exploring beautiful, historic Sarajevo and the surrounding area.

ELF will be held in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A city rich in history and culture, Sarajevo is where East meets West. Influenced by Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian rule, its streets reflect centuries of diverse traditions. Known as the site of the assassination that sparked World War I, Sarajevo also endured the devastating siege during the Bosnian War in the 1990s. Despite its challenging past, the city stands today as a symbol of resilience, diversity, and cultural beauty.

ELF will take place at Hotel Hills and Hotel Hollywood. Volunteers will lodge at Hotel Hills throughout ELF and Volunteer Days. This will be the first year ELF is held in Sarajevo!

Applying for ELF involves submitting an application form and additional materials, including your medical history and consent form, and travel policy. Additionally, all volunteers are asked to make a contribution.