Summer Internship

Summer Intern Job Descriptions

1) SUMMER DAY CAMP INTERN

Locations: Don Valley Village, Jesse-Ketchum, and Orton Park

Summary: Each summer intern will participate in training, camp preparation, and community outreach and service projects during the first three weeks of their program. They will then serve as staff members in existing programs for kids, teens, and families impacted by poverty.

Under the direction of Outreach Workers, the Summer Interns attend training sessions and work together with volunteers at Sonshine 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.

Primary Duties

  • Participate in training sessions. Training sessions are held at TCM's office.

  • Plan, prepare, and lead bible lessons, crafts, games, songs and other activities for children in Grades 1-6.

  • Create a safe, respectful, and fun environment for children.

  • Share the Gospel message through conversation and teaching.

  • Encourage each camper to develop his or her full potential.

  • Commit to pray for each camper and their families.

  • Work both independently as well as a team.

  • Invite network of supporters to pray for you and your ministry this summer.

  • Commit to raising $1000 to help support the cost of the camp which is free for campers.

Qualifications

  • Committed to knowing and serving God.

  • An active member of a Christian church.

  • 18-30 years of age.

  • Experience in leadership with children.

  • First Aid certification.

  • Clean vulnerable sector checks.

  • Complete training in TCM policies, procedures, expectations, and risk management (provided by TCM).

  • Agree to sign the TCM Statement of Faith.

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.

  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number (that DOES NOT begin with '9') at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

  • Must be available for the entire duration of the internship.

2) SUMMER OFFICE INTERN

Location: TCM Office in Scarborough

Summary: The summer office intern will provide support to TCM's administrative staff.

Under the direction of the Manager of Operations, the summer office intern will learn the importance of communicating the work that is being done in communities impacted by poverty and to create opportunities to invite other to partner in the ministry.

Note: The number of hours and weeks for this position is based on what TCM receives as part of the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.

Primary Duties

  • Attend training sessions as assigned by the Manager of Operations

  • Complete a research or communications project of their choice

  • Assist the Communications Coordinator with creating and posting content on TCM's website and social media platforms.

  • Invite network of supporters to pray for you and your ministry this summer.

  • Commit to raising $1000 to help support the cost of the camp which is free for campers.

  • Provide coverage at Sonshine Day Camp if needed.

Qualifications

  • Committed to knowing and serving God.

  • An active member of a Christian church.

  • 18-30 years of age.

  • First Aid certification (an asset)

  • Clean vulnerable sector checks.

  • Complete training in TCM policies, procedures, expectations, and risk management (provided by TCM).

  • Agree to sign the TCM Statement of Faith.

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.

  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number (that DOES NOT begin with '9') at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.