City Vision Internship: Union Gospel Mission Spokane

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City Vision Internships is a Christian one-year, multi-year or summer internship program based on the AmeriCorps model. Interns serve at one of over 40 positions across the USA and Canada. In the past 10 years, we have placed over 500 full-time interns and 68,000 volunteers in hundreds of Christian ministries.

For more information or to apply visit cityvisioninternships.org.

Center for Women and Children Intern : Provides needed assistance in various departments of the Center-varied assignments; resides in the Center and serves as staff supervisor for designated overnight and weekend shifts; participates in the in house trainings and community meetings; completes course work with City Vision College.

• PROVIDES NEEDED ASSISTANCE IN VARIED DEPARTMENTS: Fulfills assignments given to her by the Administrative Assistant to the Director, including office work, PR events, inhouse community meetings, events planning; Has broad and diverse involvement in the life of the Center, including Children?s recreational outings and field trips for residents; Participates in assigned weekly staff meetings; Participates in all trainings provided to new staff

• PROVIDES SUPERVISION ASSIGNED NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS: Completes assigned tasks for evening and weekend supervision; Maintains boundaries and upholds guidelines for those in our programs; Informs women who inquire with the opportunities for recovery available in the Center; Oversees the work of assigned volunteers; Works assigned variable shifts including nights and weekends to ensure house coverage; Handles a variety of situations with strength and compassion, applies trainings received.

• COMPLETES COURSE WORK WITH CITY VISION COLLEGE: Stays on course in completing coursework on time with City Vision College; Provides good communications with supervisor for needed support and accountability

For Interns without a Bachelors Degree: One Year (or summer) Work Study Internship

• Provides a work study internship with free tuition in City Vision College for a full year paid by hosting ministry.
• Online courses providing accredited degrees in Nonprofit Management, Addiction Studies, and Urban Missions.
• Housing is provided by hosting ministry (or a cash equivalent living stipend).
• Any Pell grant or other federal financial aid paid as cash payment to student (up to $5,645).
• Expectation is typically 29 hours of volunteer work with 16 hours of class work per week (45 hours total).

For Interns with a Bachelors Degree: One Year Paid Internship

• Housing is provided by hosting ministry (or a cash equivalent living stipend).
• Volunteer Interns paid a living stipend from $200-$1,200/month (depending on site).
• Free tuition in City Vision College for a full year paid by hosting ministry. (Optional)
• Expectation is typically 40 hours of volunteer work per week.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must be a Christian
• U.S. or Canadian citizen, U.S. or Canadian national or lawful permanent resident alien, or have a valid student or work visa
• Able to make at least a one year (or summer) commitment (may be extended by mutual agreement)
• Able to financially live on just free room and board (and stipend if you opt for the One Year Paid Internship) and any outside income sources you have.
• Able to relocate to a location of a ministry site (unless a site exists at your current location)

For more information or to apply visit cityvisioninternships.org .

For more information about this site visit Union Gospel Mission Spokane .