About the role#
Young Life Military offers an internship for individuals with a desire to grow in their faith while serving military teens. You will work alongside an experienced staff member to lead and oversee Club Beyond, our ecumenically focused youth ministry. This role involves living near the military installation where you serve and modeling a personal example of Christ through daily interaction with students.
What you'll do#
- Meet weekly with your supervisor to review ministry goals using team agenda tools.
- Conduct Club Beyond clubs and small group ministries as part of a leadership team.
- Lead and equip volunteers for middle and high school youth ministry.
- Develop a 90-day personal growth plan focusing on prayer, reflection, and Bible study.
- Recruit and train new leaders to build a diverse team.
- Assist with community outreach for unchurched teens and provide discipleship for believing teens.
- Meet weekly with a volunteer to discuss their progress and involvement.
- Communicate monthly updates to your personal donor partners and discuss financial support strategies with your supervisor.
- Attend Chapel on the installation and participate in volunteer leader meetings.
What you'll need#
- High school graduation at least two years prior to the start date.
- A deep love for Christ and for teens.
- A teachable heart and strong personal initiative.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Experience or skills in small event planning.
- An energetic approach to relational ministry.
- Willingness to raise a portion of the budget through personal support.
Location & details#
- Location: Texas, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship. Participants are responsible for raising a portion of their salary, ranging from $1,160 to $4,000 depending on the specific location and duration of service.
- 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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