About the role#
Young Life Military offers a long-term internship for individuals who want to serve and grow in their faith. Interns work alongside experienced staff at a military installation to lead Club Beyond. You will focus on building relationships with military teens, creating community, and modeling a life of faith. This role requires you to live near the community where you serve.
What you'll do#
- Meet weekly with supervising staff to review progress and ministry tools.
- Lead and participate in Club Beyond clubs and small group ministries.
- Develop a 90-day personal growth plan that includes prayer, reflection, and Bible study.
- Attend Chapel on the installation.
- Attend volunteer leader meetings and meet weekly with one volunteer to support their work.
- Learn to recruit, train, and build a leadership team.
- Raise financial support and send monthly updates to your donor partners.
- Assist with community outreach and equip volunteers for ministry.
- Act as a role model for teens and engage with the military culture.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma earned at least 2 years ago.
- A deep love for Christ and for lost teens.
- Strong initiative and a teachable heart.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Willingness to raise part of your budget through personal support.
- Commitment to a relational ministry approach.
- Energy and basic event planning skills.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Oklahoma, United States.
- The position is full-time and on-site.
- This is a paid internship, though participants are responsible for raising their own financial 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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