Summer Internship
Do you want to explore God’s will for your life in the midst of a fun and intense summer of service? Do you desire to know and share God’s love by working with inner-city families and kids in Toronto? If you have answered yes to both of these questions Toronto City Mission has a Summer Mission Internship Program for you!
Who Can Apply?
Program participants must be:
- 18-25 years of age
- Eager to enhance your gifts and grow in your faith
- Experienced in leadership, especially with children and youth
- An active member of a Christian church
Option 1
- A full-time student returning to college or university in the fall,
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Option 2
- Able to volunteer for the summer or raise your own support of approximately $3,040
- Able to find a place to stay while in Toronto
When?
June 11 – August 17, 2012 (10 weeks)
What?
The program begins with one week of intensive training. The next nine weeks consist of working with the community workers to implement and manage the summer camp at one of our ministry sites.
What You Will Learn
Training in urban mission work
Child and youth ministry skills
Leadership and teamwork skills
Evangelism and creative outreach skills
Day Camp planning and implementation
What You Will Need to Do
1. Apply! Contact us and we will send you a full application package. Email us at info@torontocitymission.com and put “Summer Internship Inquiry” in the subject line or call us at 416-922-6223.
2. Return all your completed application requirements as soon as possible.
3. The first round of interviews will be available during your reading week in February and the second round after March 31st. After that applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.
Summer Mission Intern Job Description
Title
Summer Mission Intern
Reports To
Community Wokers and Internship Coordinator
General Description
The Summer Mission Interns will participate in community outreach and service projects, training and camp preparation activities during the first five weeks of their program. They will serve as staff in existing programs for at-risk kids, teens and parents.
Under the direction of the Community Worker, the Summer Mission Interns attend training sessions and will work together with volunteers at day camp, to provide a caring, loving, safe and fun environment in which they will share the love of God in word and deed with the campers in their care.
Specific Duties
Personal
1. Develop written learning goals, to be reviewed with the Internship Coordinator at the end of the summer.
2. Abide by TCM’s ministry guidelines and policies.
3. Arrive on time for all commitments. If unable, notify Community Worker immediately.
4. Recruit prayer support.
Day Camp
1. Be responsible for the campers under your care.
a. Know where campers are at all times.
b. Ensure a safe, respectful, and fun environment.
c. Be familiar with campers’ allergies and other special needs.
2. Share the good news of Christ through your actions and attitudes.
3. Share your faith through conversation and teaching.
4. Pray for campers and their families.
5. Encourage each camper to develop his or her full potential.
a. Help them problem solve interpersonal dilemmas.
b. Provide opportunities to discover and develop talents.
c. Teach them how to make “healthy” choices.
Camp Program
1. Come well prepared for each day.
2. Plan and prepare lessons, crafts, games, songs and other activities using the curriculum as your guide and reinforcing the theme of the day whenever possible.
3. Request and gather necessary supplies and equipment well in advance.
4. Test crafts, making completed models to show the students.
5. Help set up and clean up at the beginning and end of each camp day.
6. Take responsibility for an area of the program according to your skills and camp needs.
Staff Team
1. Participate, providing leadership when requested, in all staff devotions, meetings, training, and social events.
2. Support and encourage each other.
3. Pray for each other.
4. Promote unity.
5. Problem solve interpersonal dilemmas.
6. Work interdependently.
Accountability
1. To God – we are accountable for all we say and do as we serve His children. WWJD in every situation!
2. Final decisions rest with Community Worker in consultation with Internship Coordinator.
3. Consult Community Worker for advice/direction in questionable situations.
4. Communicate relevant information to other staff and report critical incidents to Community Worker before documenting information on the “Critical Incident Form”.
5. Complete all evaluation/report forms as requested by Community Worker or Internship Coordinator.
6. Communicate with prayer supporters monthly.
Qualifications
1. Committed to knowing and serving God.
2. An active member of a Christian church.
3. 18-25 years of age.
4. Must currently be a full-time student and be going back full-time in the fall of 2011. (If you raise your entire salary or volunteer for the summer this requirement is dropped.)
5. Experience in leadership with children.
6. First Aid certification.
7. Clean personal and vulnerable sector checks.
8. Completed training in TCM policies, procedures, expectations, and risk management (provided by TCM).
9. Agree to sign the TCM Statement of Faith.
Dates, Times, Locations, Pay
1. Employment period: June 11 – August 17, 2012
2. Monday – Friday, be available to work 8 hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
3. One week of training, followed by nine weeks of working with the Community Worker to implement and manage summer camps.
4. Pay: approximately $3,040.00 for the 10 weeks.
Contact:
Eric Song
416-922-6223 Email: info@torontocitymission.com
