About the role#
Young Life Military offers a long-term internship for those who want to serve and grow in their faith. You will work alongside an experienced staff member at a U.S. military installation. This role focuses on building community for military teens through relational ministry. You will help create a space where teens can build friendships and find support.
What you'll do#
- Meet weekly with your supervisor to review goals and training tools.
- Participate in leading Club Beyond club meetings and small group sessions.
- Create a 90-day personal growth plan to focus on your spiritual life.
- Attend Chapel on the installation and participate in volunteer leader meetings.
- Meet weekly with a volunteer to support their involvement in the ministry.
- Learn to recruit, train, and build a leadership team.
- Discuss raising financial support with your supervisor and communicate monthly with your donor partners.
- Develop outreach strategies for unchurched teens and equip volunteers for middle and high school ministry.
What you'll need#
- You must have graduated high school at least two years ago.
- A deep love for Christ and for teens.
- Strong initiative and an energetic approach to your work.
- Ability to communicate clearly with others.
- A teachable heart and a commitment to relational ministry.
- Skills in planning small events.
- Willingness to raise part of your budget through personal support.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Alabama at a military installation.
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site position.
- The term is rolling, and you are expected to live near the community where you serve.
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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