About the role#
Young Life Military offers a long-term internship for those who want to serve teens in a military community. You will work alongside experienced staff at a military installation. The role focuses on building relationships with teens, modeling a life of faith, and helping them find community and hope. You will be expected to live near the community where you serve.
What you'll do#
- Meet weekly with supervising staff to review ministry goals.
- Lead and participate in Club Beyond clubs and small group ministry.
- Create a 90-day personal growth plan for your spiritual life.
- Attend Chapel on installation and participate in volunteer leader meetings.
- Meet weekly with a volunteer to support their involvement.
- Recruit and train new leaders to build a diverse leadership team.
- Raise financial support and send monthly updates to your donor partners.
- Develop outreach programs for unchurched teens and provide discipleship to believing teens.
- Lead and equip volunteers for middle and high school youth ministry.
What you'll need#
- You must have graduated high school at least 2 years ago.
- A deep love for Christ and a heart for teens.
- Strong initiative and a teachable heart.
- Ability to communicate well.
- Willingness to raise part of your budget through personal support.
- Commitment to a relational ministry approach.
- Experience with small event planning.
- A high level of energy.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Young Life
Young Life is a nonprofit organization based in Colorado Springs. Founded in 1941, it focuses on providing programs for adolescents. The organization employs 5,133 people. Staff and volunteers organize activities for youth.
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