intern program details

Tasks

  • present language, social sciences, current events, religion, culture, etc in (some Christian) schools and youth groups
  • receive training in language, culture and personal development
  • participate in exchanges and activities (some church-related)
  • implement relational youth work
  • assist in a Bridgebuilders Club
  • administrate various tasks
  • help organise activities
  • do youth research
Seven Month Program
February training
March – April discovery / promotion
April – June local community
July – August summer activities
Twelve Month Program
September training
October – December discovery / promotion
January – June local community
July – August summer activities
Approximate Weekly Schedule
Monday training, planning, self study OR free day
Tuesday meetings, self study, language learning
Wednesday administration, planning OR schools’ work
Thursday schools’ work, Culture Club / youth meeting
Friday schools’ work, Bridgebuilders Club
Saturday language learning, administration, Bridgebuilders Club OR free day
Sunday youth meetings OR free day

Goals

  • build bridges of friendship and faith
  • break down walls of prejudice, ignorance and indifference
  • build relationships with (young) people
  • mobilise and train youth to become interested in Bridgebuilding
  • promote cross-cultural and religious understanding
  • start new and encourage existing local youth work
  • help develop Bridgebuilders Clubs
  • promote the methodology of Atlantic Bridge
  • make it possible for various activites and exchanges to happen
  • develop and mature as an individual
 

Join this team and have the exciting opportunity to develop one or more of our key regions through mobilizing youth and training club leaders.
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Are you a good promoter or performer? Join this team and have the exciting opportunity to travel among our regions to set up MeetPoints and other special events. More.

Your group has the opportunity to explore several of our emerging regions in one trip; then develop an ongoing link with one region and return for mission trips. More.

Regional Support Team: Do you have a heart for youth work in your region? Consider volunteering some time to help pioneer and support local AB youth initiatives. More.