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Youth Intern – Raleigh
White Memorial Presbyterian, Raleigh. This is a one year internship starting in the summer and is for recent college graduates. Send inquires with cover letter and resume to: Youth Intern Search Committee, Attn: Natalie Raygor, White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.
Summer Camp – Washington State
Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center in Bellingham, WA. is currently looking for amazing young people who would want to come and serve on a summer staff in fantastic western Washington over the summer! We have a lot of different job positions available and are currently in the hiring process. Contact Nichol Ellis, 1185 Roy Rd., Bellingham, WA 98229. program@camplutherwood.org
Summer Discernment Institute – Tennessee
The Lilly Summer Discernment Institute is a summer internship program for undergraduates interested in exploring a call to ministry or some other form of service. Past internships have been in parishes, shadowing clergy, leading youth ministry, studying monastic life, working with disabled adults and children, the homeless, rural medical care, orphanages, refugee assimilation and more. The program includes one week in Sewanee preparing for your internship (June 7 – 11, 2010), six weeks on-site at the internship, and a wrap-up week in Sewanee reflecting and sharing your experience (July 26 – 30, 2010). A $2400 stipend and some travel support are provided through the program. Applications are due to the Office of Career Services at The University of the South (735 University Avenue, Sewanee TN 37383) by March 1, 2010 and can be found online at www.sewanee.edu/lillyproj. For more information about the program, visit this website or call Robin Hille Michaels at 931.598.1869.
One Year Volunteer Position – Costa Rica
The Episcopal Diocese of Costa Rica is beginning the search process for an individual to fill the position of Companion Diocese Officer (CDO) for 2010-11. The CDO serves as the point of contact for companion relations between the dioceses of North Carolina and Costa Rica. This includes assisting North Carolina congregations in planning and coordinating Costa Rican mission trips, and in promoting and establishing companion relationships between congregations in the two dioceses. The CDO is also responsible for English-language communications for the diocese. Other service includes acting as Bishop Hector Monterroso’s chaplain during episcopal liturgies, parish visits and business trips. Opportunities for working with diocesan youth are also available. Excellent opportunities are provided for exploring Costa Rica and experiencing its culture and people. The position is ideal for a recent college graduate who is exploring a call to ordained or other ministry, or for other called and gifted persons who are able to live for a year away from home. Necessary qualifications include effective written and oral communication in English, aptitude for organization and coordination of multiple tasks, ability to work well with individuals and groups, and commitment to the work of the Church. The ability to speak and write Spanish is desirable, but not required. This is a volunteer position for a term of one year, beginning June 1, 2010. The CDO will be expected to provide for his or her expenses, including travel. Housing is available at no cost at Diocesan House in San Jose. A full position description will be provided upon request. The Bishop of Costa Rica hopes to select a person for this position by March 1, 2010. Interested persons may contact Clarence Fox, Companion Diocese Officer for the Diocese of Costa Rica, at cbfox45@bellsouth.net, prior to February 1, 2010.
Episcopal Service Corps
The Episcopal Service Corps is a federation of young adult service programs across the United States. We invite you to learn more about us. Perhaps you or someone you know is searching for just what we offer. ESC helps recent college grads discern the inner “voice” that is calling them to their life’s work, and to develop the skills to listen and respond through a life of service. Visit episcopalservicecorps.org for more info.
Presbyterian Young Adult Program
The Young Adult Volunteer Program offers exciting opportunities in Christian service for young adults (19 to 30 years of age.) The Young Adult Volunteer Program has 18 sites in the United States and abroad, and requires a commitment of one academic year. Young Adult Volunteers serve in communities of need. The job descriptions for the volunteers depend both on the needs of our partners and the skills of the Young Adult Volunteer. Learn more about the YAV program at pcusa.org/yav.
Lutheran Volunteer Corps
A national volunteer program, Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) unites full-time volunteers with over 100 social justice organizations and ministries in sixteen cities across the United States. LVC Volunteers deepen their spirituality through life together in intentional household communities of 4-7 people and through simple, sustainable living. For more information visit lutheranvolunteercorps.org.
US-2 Missionaries
The US-2 Program is a United Methodist leadership development experience through peace with justice missions for young adults (20-30 years old). This two-year opportunity to serve in the United States encourages its participants to deepen their faith while learning from and serving with community based organizations. US-2′s will boldly reexamine their role and participation in society as they struggle with hunger, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, illiteracy, children at risk, substance abuse, racism, domestic violence, and inadequate health care. To apply or learn more about US-2, please visit http://new.gbgm-umc.org/connections/youth/us2.
Camp Peterkin – West Virginia
Camp Peterkin has set its schedule for 2010 Summer Camps, and is looking for counselors with a wide range of talents, interests, and backgrounds. Nestled in a valley near historic Romney, West Virginia, Peterkin Camp and Conference Center has hosted summer camps for over 60 years, and is hiring full-time Summer Counselors for its 2010 camp season. Peterkin boasts 1,400 acres of unsurpassed natural beauty, and our camps take full advantage of these surroundings, encouraging campers to reflect on their faith in a tranquil, inspiring setting. Summer Counselors, who must be 19 or older, will spend 7 weeks (from June 13 through August 1) working with campers of all ages, from one-year-olds to adults, participating in and leading a variety of actvities, including the arts, athletics, outdoor and environmental activities, worship, and just plain fun. Visit www.peterkin.org <http://www.peterkin.org/> for a more complete description of the camp, and contact Summer Program Director Pete Thompson at pthompson2@gmail.com for more details.