Volunteer Opportunity
Find:

City Vision Intern, City Vision, Los Angeles, California

[ Back]


Organization: City Vision
Location: Short-term Missions / Volunteer Internship
Address:

Los Angeles, California    90013 United States
Great For:
Service Area(s): Homelessness and Housing
Skills:
Hourly Commitment:
40.0 per: Week
Number of Positions:
1
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
0
One-time / Ongoing Position: Ongoing Position
     Login to Add to Favorites or Report Abuse

Description

This City Vision College internship position will assist with the daily operations of a rescue mission. Duties may include assisting in the counseling of homeless individuals and those suffering from substance abuse, ensuring the safety of those inside the mission, assisting with food preparation and service, and assisting with the management and maintenance of the building facilities. A typical day of work for the Rescue Mission Worker involves working with the rescue mission staff to ensure that the mission's programs operate successfully and that those who the mission serves remain safe, warm, and well-fed.

Requirements

Requirements: at least 18 years old; high school degree or working toward equivalent (GED); must a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien in US or have a valid student visa. To fulfill this requirement, students with no current involvement with a rescue mission or other approved organization may participate in a one-year "on-the-job" training experience. Interns are assigned to training missions that are members in good standing of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions, or to other approved ministries.

Language


English



Short Term Mission Trip Details



Benefits Offered:


  • Room & Board
  • Stipend

This cost includes:


While some training missions give interns housing, meals and modest stipends, they are not employees in a legal sense.

Application Deadline (MM/DD/YYYY)


10/25/2009

Length of Trip


6 to 12 months

Initially Posted: 09/06/2009
Last Updated: 06/30/2010