Internships

SU Canada International Internships 

Canada’s internship equips young adults to connect children and youth with Jesus and His Story.

The internship includes two weeks of intensive training in children’s and sports ministry followed by an eight week apprenticeship leading week-long summer sports camps. Candidates must love God, speak conversational English, be  between the ages of 18-29, commit to 10 weeks in Canada, cover their travel to Toronto and be endorsed by their national SU movement. There is no fee for training and SU will provide food, travel and accommodations throughout the internship.

Click here or email [email protected] for more information.

Application Forms can be found at www.scriptureunion.ca/be-an-intern.

SU Ireland Internships

Are you looking for something new, different and exciting?

Do you want to develop as a leader?

Are you willing to step outside your comfort zone and un-tap and develop your own
personal gifts and talents?

Do you want to have first-hand experience in dynamic youth ministry across the different departments of Scripture Union Ireland?

If so, we are looking for you!

Scripture Union Ireland is currently offering this exciting opportunity to a limited number of candidates between the ages of 18-25.

The Scripture Union Staff will offer training in Youth Ministry skills, through formation, experiential learning in Primary Age Ministry,

Secondary Age Ministry and the leading and running of Camps. The Scripture Union Internship will offer young adults a safe place to grow in their faith, through mentoring and discipleship. Each candidate will be enabled to develop personally, emotionally and spiritually. To this end, each Scripture Union intern will be offered a one on one mentorship program and the opportunity to engage in biblical training through the Irish Bible Institute.

As a SU intern, you will live with other interns at our Christian Retreat & Adventure Centre Ovoca Manor, there you will aid in the running of the centre through involvement in retreats, activities and facilities management.

Click here for more information.

Application Forms can be found at https://scriptureunion.ie/internship

Due to Covid-19 we have been unable to run our internship this year. We are planning to run it starting September 2021.

SU Northern Ireland Internships

This program is for young people aged 18-25 who:

• Have a heart for children, young people and families
• Want to get better at handling God’s Word
• Have a desire to grow in their love and knowledge of Jesus!

The internship typically runs from the end of August through to the end of June. We encourage interns to get involved in a camp or mission the following summer too! It is a part-time position for 3 days a week (usually Tuesday-Thursday). With the rest of your time, we would encourage you to get a part-time job to support yourself, serve in your local church and get some well-deserved rest.

What type of internship will you apply for?

The Internships available have different aspects but all have core elements to them such as reading the Bible in a year, reading a book a month, intern specific training and monthly meetings.

Internships include Schools Interns and Media Interns.

So why apply? 

This is a year of service, space and investment. A year where you will be given a broad and varied experience of the ministry of Scripture Union. You will gain many transferable skills for future employment and service too! Have a look at what some previous interns said:

“The SU Internship is honestly one of the best things I’ve done. Going into the internship I wasn’t a natural public speaker and I wasn’t extremely confident. However, throughout my internship I developed skills and passions which I didn’t realise I even had…. This is an opportunity which should not be missed.”  — James

The post is voluntary, although we will reimburse your work-related expenses.

For more information head to: https://www.suni.co.uk/what-we-do/internships

SU Scotland Internships

Are you looking for time out that provides personal growth and discipleship as well as opportunities to make a difference? If so, then a gap year with Scripture Union Scotland, may be for you!

Our gap year programme, for 17-25, runs from August to August each year, with a strong missional focus. Our aim is to train and equip young adults to be salt and light by providing them with opportunities to help children and young people encounter God through sharing their faith and exploring the Bible. Further information on our web page https://www.suscotland.org.uk/gapyear and from [email protected]

This is for you if you’re:

• Passionate about young people’s ministry
• Seeking guidance about your future
• Exploring a calling to mission or ministry
• Wanting to serve God in a hands-on way
• Looking to challenge your faith and move forward in your walk with God

What to expect

• A unique and exciting experience both here in Scotland and internationally
• Specific and practical training for your placement alongside experienced practitioners.
• To work with and affect the lives of young people in a huge variety of contexts.
• Support, care and advice throughout your year and beyond.
• Someone to mentor you throughout the year

Choose from a variety of placements:

gap:local

gap:local is a busy, varied placement in the front line of ministry. Alongside a regional worker you’ll help to run SU Groups, Weekends, SU Holidays, youth groups, holiday clubs, discipleship groups for senior pupils or training with volunteers. Be ready for the unexpected!

gap:urban

gap:urban is based with youth projects in urban priority areas across Scotland. You’ll help lead a range of social and emotional support groups and SU Groups; take part in detached work and drop-ins clubs; and be on the team for relevant residentials. Due to the nature of this placement it is only open to applicants over the age of 20.

gap:church

gap:church is your chance to gain insight and expertise in what it means to work for a church. You’ll serve on staff at a local church with their youth and children through the week and participating in their Sunday programme. You will also spend part of your time with a Regional Worker to see how church and schools work complement one another.

gap:comms

gap:comms is for you if you have an interest or skill in social media, design, website content, video editing, photography or event management. Working with our SU Scotland communications team, you will have opportunity to bring your creative ideas to the table, learn loads, and develop your existing skills.

gap:centre

gap:centre will see you based for the year at one of our three activity centres. You will work primarily with the school’s team, providing excellent residential experiences for visitors.

gap:fusion

gap:fusion is a year between split between two of our placements.

“Taking part in the SU Gap Year completely changed my life. I can honestly say it was one of the most challenging, fruitful, difficult, exciting, encouraging years of my life where I was pushed out of my comfort zone, invested in, given safe spaces to try and fail, learned about myself in unexpected ways and learned so much more about trusting God on a deeper level. Without this gap year programme and the placement I went on, I wouldn't be the person I am today or doing the things I am doing today. I have been unleashed into new territories better equipped and supported and learning daily more about the person God has called me to be.” – Katie

Gap year is voluntary and costs of doing a gap year and more information can be found: https://www.suscotland.org.uk/gapyear

If you think this is for you then we would love to have you apply – you can download the application form from our webpage: https://www.suscotland.org.uk/gapyear

Applications close in early June but get your applications in early and you’ll have more time for fundraising.

For more information please email [email protected]