2026 WFR Summer Intern

Young Life•Antelope, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Young Life Camping offers two types of summer-only paid internships: one at an outreach camp and one at an adventure/discipleship camp. Interns play a vital role in Young Life’s camping ministry, are committed to Christ, have the ability to lead others, serve with excellence, and desire to be challenged and grow in their relationship with Christ. They will strive together to serve Christ, kids, and each other, with opportunities to grow as leaders in ministry, develop Christ-like relationships, and enjoy the fun and beauty of camp. Summer Outreach Interns support volunteer leaders in introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. They arrive in late spring and depart the last day of the summer camping season. Summer Adventure Interns specialize in helping adolescents grow in their faith through experiences designed to support a deeper journey for smaller groups of leaders and their friends. Roles may include supporting base camp operations, serving as guides for adventure experiences, and facilitating space and time for campers and leaders to consider what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. There are five adventure/discipleship camps in North America: Adventures Beyond Malibu, Adventures Pioneer Plunge, Adventures Wild Ridge, Adventures Wilderness Ranch, and Adventures Willow Springs. Camp Intern Roles include: Bikes, Boat Driver, Camper Activity, Challenge Course, Guest Services, Horses, Housekeeping, Kids Club (Trail West Only), Kitchen, Landscaping, Maintenance, Medical, Office/Administration, Retail, Sound, Video, Waterfront, General, and Adventure Camp (Adv Camps Only).

Requirements

Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
Abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
High school graduate.
Believe in the mission of Young Life.
Seeking the Lord’s calling in their lives.
Teachable.
Displayed qualities of faithfulness in their lives.
Seeking God’s leading.
Have a sincere hunger to grow in an intimate, abiding relationship with Jesus.
Must be willing to commit to program and lifestyle expectations.
Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff.
Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important.

Nice To Haves

Volunteer Summer Staff preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a basic understanding of Young Life’s ministry strategy and participate in providing excellent camping experiences for individuals to encounter Jesus Christ and know the truth of God’s love for them.
Learn how to create, and then participate in, an environment where guests, staff, and volunteers are well cared for using the camping essentials.
Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.
Participate in opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
Attend and actively participate in all scheduled intern activities which could include Bible study, fellowship, discussion groups, worship, and meetings with a mentor.
Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests, staff and vendors, through Christ-like service.
Develop a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
Develop the habit of being available to staff and guests in both location and demeanor by remaining flexible and adaptable.
Help build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
Discover how to build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors, and neighbors to foster a healthy community.
Maintain healthy community with other interns and camp staff by keeping short accounts, speaking truth in love and resolving conflict in a Godly manner.
Provide oversight and leadership to camp volunteers.
Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.
Develop and equip volunteers to participate in comprehensive stewardship of their area of work.
Support a culture of safety for all guests, staff, volunteers, and visitors at camp.
Support an environment where camp volunteers feel valued both as contributors and as people.
Participate in training and development opportunities that are specific to a camping department as well as camp-wide.
Execute daily responsibilities required for excellent camp operations.
Commit to stay for the full term of the internship.
Represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community.
Work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.