The Foundry Youth Summer Internship
Application
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because
you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in
love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12
Desirable
skills and qualities in an intern or student leader:
-
Willingness
to seek God’s direction in ministry
-
A
love for God and a desire to be used by Him
-
A
love for fellow students and a desire to see them grow in their faith
-
Ability
to take direction, listen and learn
-
Openness
to working as part of a team
-
A sense
of humor J
Reason
and Responsibilities:
Youth ministry interns will work under the leadership of
the senior and youth ministers. Interns will be considered full, participating
members of the youth group staff and will be given specific areas of
responsibility and resources to learn from and discuss with mentoring pastor as
they seek out their gifts and God’s call in their life.
As staff members, interns are responsible for being a
Christ-focused role-model, sounding board, teacher and friend to the other
students and encouraging them in their walk with God. Since spiritual growth
often takes place in the context of a relationship, it is important that you
spend time building the relationships with teammates and other students. Every
intern/student leader will be expected to keep a log of activities to review
with their mentor at regularly scheduled meetings (in person or video chat) and
to maintain regular Bible devotions and personal prayer times to keep
themselves focused and plugged in.
Prospective
intern/Student leader Info:
Name:______________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________
Birthdate:____________ Fav. Color:______ Address:__________________________________________________________
Email:_________________________________________________ Allergies?:_______________________________________
Have you ever
been charged with or convicted of child abuse, a crime involving children or actual
or attempted sexual molestation of a minor?
Yes □ No □
Reference (not
family):
Name:_____________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________
Relationship:_____________________________________________ Email:___________________________________Name:_____________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________
Program
tracks - This summer, The Foundry will have
several openings for internships and students leaders. Please pray over, then
check one of the following projects/tracks that you are interested in:
□Social Action Project- explore your giftedness and the needs
around your community, then create and put to action a project based on what
you've discovered. Average time commitment 5-8 hours a week. Current
partnerships/opportunities include:
- Committee on
Washington Co. homelessness
- Love INC ( http://www.loveinc.org/
)
- Caring Closet
- Bridge Town
ministries
□Big Sibling - as part of the family of God we have
'siblings' :-) Average time commitment 1-2 hours a week. You could be buddied
with a younger student to:
- Mentor and
build them up during their summer break through postcards or parent-approved
hang out times.
- Explore their
giftedness and commitment to Christ, and connect with them at church meetings.
□Event Coordination/leader - There are several events and weekly
happenings that need student co-leaders. Average time commitment varies:
- Service
weekend co-coordinator
- Online
devos/connectivity
- Children's
church storyteller (1x month)
Specific area
of interest?____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Why are you
applying to this internship? What most interests you about this
opportunity?_______
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What special
skills or previous experience do you think would be helpful to you in this position?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Applicant
statement:
The information contained in
this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize and
release any references listed in this application to give you information
(including opinions) that they may have regarding my character and fitness for
working in the community and with children/youth.
I am aware that any internship
position that puts me in contact with minors may constitute the need for a
background check, and release the Foundry to obtain one on my behalf.
I understand that all reasonable
safety precautions will been taken for planned events and meetings during this
internship, and release The Foundry and its ministry partners from injury
liability.
Print name:_____________________________________________________
Signed:__________________________________________________________ Date:__________________
