Congregations & Projects
Applications for Congregations & Projects have now closed
“Do you want the opportunity to invest in the growth and development of a young adult, while using them to develop the youth and children’s work in your church/project? If so, then VIP may be for you.”
While many of our VIP members contribute significantly to the life of the congregation/ministry project while they are there, it must be stressed that they are not a fully qualified youth worker and will need time invested in them as they learn, grow and serve.
If you would like to have a chat about VIP please contact Carol (Young Adults Development Officer) on 02890 417254.
Accommodation, board (e.g. basic food/household supplies) and other work-related expenses (petrol/telephone) and £50/€80 per week (pocket money).
The provision of a task description, terms and conditions and supervisory support of the VIP member during the year.
Pastoral support and care of the VIP member during the year.
- Promote the scheme, including all publicity and administration costs
- Recruitment and selection through the processing of application forms and interview
- Screening for Child Protection purposes
- Placing with a host church or suitable ministry project
- Support through the Board’s network of full-time youth and children’s workers
- Pastoral support through the Young Adults’ Development Officer
- Placement and payment (up to £150) of the VIP member on a suitable ministry course
- Advisory support and follow-up for the host church or ministry project
The Board is also committed to assisting churches/projects that run their own Intern Scheme. Churches can send their interns to our Gap Year training session in September; have support through full-time youth and children’s workers sessions each month and attend training/events throughout the year. Churches/projects should inform the YAC Office if they run their own scheme so we can support their work.
