Urban Ministry Internship: Place of Promise in Lowell, MA

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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.

The following are a list of some of the duties you will perform as an intern:
* Monitor treatment house including - Completion of resident’s assigned chores - House safety - Speech & behavior honorable to God.
* Lead small group Bible studies with new life applications
* Manage Urine screens
* Transport residents to appointments etc- (Intern needs to have driver's license)
* Organize and execute recreational activities for men
* Lead Christian 12 step groups
* Assist with intake interviews.

For Interns without a Bachelors Degree:
One Year 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-$600/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. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien, or have a valid student or work visa Able to make at least a one year commitment (may be extended by mutual agreement) Able to financially live on just free housing (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 Place of Promise .