About the role#
Young Life Military is seeking interns to serve within the Club Beyond program. This internship offers experience in youth ministry at military installations across the United States. You will work alongside experienced staff to build community for military teens, providing a space for them to develop friendships and experience support. This is a full-time, paid position that requires living near the community where you serve.
What you'll do#
- Lead and equip volunteers for middle and high school Christian youth ministry.
- Participate in team leadership to conduct Club Beyond club meetings and small group sessions.
- Develop a 90-day personal growth plan focusing on spiritual life and reflection.
- Meet weekly with supervising staff to review ministry progress and training tools.
- Recruit and train new volunteer leaders to build a diverse team.
- Develop community outreach initiatives to reach unchurched teens.
- Attend volunteer leader meetings and installation Chapel services.
- Manage personal donor communications by sending monthly updates.
- Discuss financial support raising strategies with your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- High school graduation at least two years prior to starting.
- A deep commitment to Christ and a desire to serve teens.
- Strong initiative and an energetic approach to ministry.
- Ability to communicate clearly with others.
- A teachable heart and a commitment to relational ministry.
- Experience or skills in small event planning.
- Willingness to raise a portion of the program budget through personal support.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time internship with rolling start dates.
- Locations include: Colorado Springs, CO; Alexandria, VA; Columbia, SC; Fort Benning, GA; Fort Bliss, TX; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Riley, KS; Fort Rucker, AL; Fort Sill, OK; Fort Stewart, GA; Fort Walton Beach, FL; Jber, AK; Travis AFB, CA; Washington, DC; and Eglin AFB, FL.
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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