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Summer Intern, Prodigal Gatherings, Aurora, Colorado

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Organization: Prodigal Gatherings
Location: Short-term Missions / Volunteer Internship
Address:

Aurora, Colorado    80011 United States
Great For: Seniors , Teens
Service Area(s): Community Development
Skills:
Hourly Commitment:
40.0 per: Week
Number of Positions:
2
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
2
One-time / Ongoing Position: One-time Position
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 Description


Intern would work in an inner city coffee house and club house with at risk kids and youth.  This is a highly 
relational ministry in which we strive to connect with youth for the purpose of sharing Christ and making 
disciples.


 Requirements 


(1) An intern must have completed the application and training session.



(2) A intern must agree to the Prodigal Gatherings statement of faith.



(3) A intern agrees to commit to an agreed upon time over the summer break.



(4) A intern agrees to attend weekly intern team sessions and participates in evaluations.



(5) A intern agrees to give two weeks notice prior to any leave.  A intern agrees to notify Staff prior to 
absence due to illness or work related issue and, if possible, find another intern to sub for them.



(6) A intern agrees to never take any Prodigal Gatherings youth home with them.



(7) A intern agrees to never, under any circumstances, become romantically or sexually involved with any 
Prodigal Gathering patron regardless of their age.  A intern agrees to intentionally purse relationships with kids 
of their same sex.



(8) A intern agrees to promptly and thoroughly read all email, newsletters, and mailings from the Prodigal 
Gatherings office as this is our main form of communication.



(9) A intern agrees to use their time serving Prodigal Gatherings to love and build redemptive friendships 
with the youth.  A intern agrees that the Prodigal Gatherings is a safe place for youth to chill . . . NOT a 
counseling/psycho-therapy center, demon deliverance service, social agency, crash pad, theology debate platform, or 
any other personal agenda.



 ?In all your ways preach the gospel - if necessary, use words.?  

-St. Francis of Assisi

Short Term Mission Trip Details


 Additional Detail


How do I become an intern?



**Fill out the application for internship.  We will notify you that we have received it.  We will then check 
references and talk with you to determine which area of the ministry is the best fit.  In most cases, we will 
let you know if you are approved or not within a couple weeks of receiving your application.  We will also let 
you know who your Denver supervisor will be so you can begin communicating with them.



How long do interns stay?



**Typically, an internship is between 6 and 12 weeks although we are flexible on that.  However, it takes 
about 6 weeks to learn the ministry and start being productive.  We need to know your start date and ending date 
for our planning purposes.



How many hours per week will I be working?



**Unless otherwise specified, your internship will be a full time job.  You can plan to work about 40 hours 
per week.  You will get time off like on a normal job.  



Can I take a vacation or go away for the weekend?



**Yes, as long as the timing works with your particular ministry.  All vacations should be approved by your 
Denver supervisor.  It is likely that it will not be a problem at all.



Can I receive credit for my internship?



**In many cases, you can receive credit for this internship.  We will do our best to work with the 
requirements of your school to make this possible.  Please let us know in writing what we need to do to help you.



Does this have to be an official school internship?



**No, many interns simply come for the ministry experience.



Do I have to raise support?



**No, you will need some money for expenses; however, many interns have come in the past without raising 
support.

Benefits Offered:


  • Stipend

This cost includes:


Typically, interns will need to pay for their own food, gas, bus passes, car insurance, entertainment, health expenses, etc. Interns can raise $1250 per month plus travel expenses to and from Denver from home. These funds can be used for your expenses in Denver, your school expenses, or any other expenses you have. It is your salary. You will receive a W-2 at the end of the year for this income. It will be treated like any other income you receive throughout the year.Interns will be provided free housing and utilities. Some of you will stay in one of the ODM homes on Marion St. We may house some of you in another location. You may need to share a bedroom. You will not need to bring any furniture. You are allowed to bring your own vehicle and it may be helpful for a variety of reasons; however, it is not a necessity. Denver has a fairly good bus and light rail system. You can obtain a bus pass for that once you are in Denver if desired. There are no fees to come.

Application Deadline (MM/DD/YYYY)


05/15/2007

Length of Trip


1 to 2 months

Initially Posted: 04/04/2007
Last Updated: 07/01/2008