About the role#
Young Life Military offers an internship for individuals looking to serve teens and grow in their faith. You will work alongside experienced staff at a military installation to provide a community where teens can build friendships and find support. This role focuses on incarnational ministry, which means living near the community where you serve and building relationships with military youth.
What you'll do#
- Meet weekly with supervising staff to review progress and goals.
- Lead and assist with Club Beyond club meetings and small group ministry.
- Create a 90-day personal growth plan to foster your spiritual life.
- Attend Chapel on the installation and participate in volunteer leader meetings.
- Meet weekly with a volunteer to discuss their involvement and development.
- Learn to recruit and train new leaders while building a leadership team.
- Assist with community outreach and discipleship efforts.
- Communicate monthly updates to your personal donor partners.
- Discuss raising financial support with your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- High school graduation at least 2 years prior to the start of the internship.
- A deep love for Christ and a desire to serve teens.
- Strong initiative and a teachable heart.
- Ability to communicate well with others.
- Willingness to raise a portion of the budget through personal support.
- Commitment to a relational ministry approach.
- Energy and basic skills in planning small events.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Alexandria, Virginia.
- You must live near the community where ministry occurs.
- This is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling term.
- You will be expected to raise a portion of your salary through personal support.
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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