About the role#
Young Life Military offers a long-term internship for those who want to serve and grow in their walk with Christ. You will work alongside an experienced staff member to lead and oversee the Club Beyond program. This ministry focuses on building a safe community for military teens through relational ministry, Bible studies, and events. You will serve at a military installation, helping teens build friendships and find hope.
What you'll do#
- Participate in leadership to conduct club and small group ministry for teens.
- Meet weekly with supervising staff to review progress and ministry tools.
- Develop a 90-day personal growth plan for your spiritual life.
- Attend Chapel on the installation and participate in volunteer leader meetings.
- Meet weekly with a volunteer to discuss their involvement.
- Learn to recruit and train new leaders while building a diverse leadership team.
- Lead and equip volunteers for middle and high school youth ministry.
- Develop outreach strategies for unchurched teens and provide discipleship to believing teens.
- Raise financial support and send monthly updates to your donor partners.
What you'll need#
- You must have graduated high school at least two years ago.
- A deep love for Christ and for teens who do not yet know him.
- A teachable heart and strong personal initiative.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Experience or skills in planning small events.
- A commitment to a relational approach to ministry.
- Willingness to raise part of your budget through personal support.
- You must be energetic and able to live near the community where you serve.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in California, United States.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship, though it requires raising 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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