About the role#
Young Life Military is seeking interns to serve at a military installation in South Carolina. You will work alongside experienced staff to conduct Club Beyond, an ecumenically focused ministry for military teens. This internship involves hands-on youth ministry, leadership development, and community outreach. You will be expected to live near the community where you serve.
What you'll do#
- Participate in a team to lead Club Beyond club and small group ministry.
- Meet weekly with supervising staff to review ministry goals.
- Develop 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 role and progress.
- Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a diverse team.
- Assist with community outreach for unchurched teens and provide discipleship to believing teens.
- Lead and equip volunteers for middle and high school youth ministry.
- Communicate monthly updates to your personal donor partners.
- Discuss financial support raising with your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- High school graduation at least 2 years prior to starting.
- A deep love for Christ and for teens.
- Strong initiative and a teachable heart.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Energy and experience with small event planning.
- Commitment to a relational ministry approach.
- Willingness to raise part of the budget through personal support.
Location & details#
- Location: South Carolina, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship. Participants are responsible for raising a portion of their budget 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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