STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Overview:

The internship program is designed for students who have successfully completed their 12-month course of study at a Teen Challenge center. It affords the graduate an opportunity to still live and labor in a protected environment yet slowly transition into the “world.”

Description:

The intern is put in a semi-leadership capacity in one of the various departments of the ministry. As such, he or she is expected to serve the body as needed in the spirit of Christ. The overall purpose is to help the intern further grow in humility and begin to develop his or her spiritual giftings.

Qualifications:

The internship program is by invitation only. The intern must commit to a six (6) month period of service. He or she is expected to abide by godly standards of living and thus demonstrate the character of Christ.

Rules:

One chapel per week
Weekly meeting with Department Supervisor
No TV
10:00 pm curfew weekdays, 11:00pm weekends
No dating (unmarried graduates)
Leaving premises unattended w/o permission of immediate supervisor prohibited (w/ exception of day off)
No more than $5.00 on person or in possessions (remaining monies to be held in TC account)
No keys (including room and building except if approved by Men’s Supervisor)
No driving of LC vehicles or other vehicles during internship with one exception being: driving of H&R Service vehicle may be allowed after 3-months, only on day-off.
No disciplining of students (recommendations to go through staff)
No titles of authority (i.e., “Brother” or “Sister”)
Regular Sunday and Wednesday attendance at church.
Weekly attendance at LC staff / intern prayer & meeting (Wednesdays)
No outside work on time off during first half of internship (1-3 months)
No music to be played during business hours (8:00am-5:00pm)
Dress code is to be both professional and appropriate to the department assigned
No walkmans while working
No students allowed in intern housing
No communication with students of the opposite sex; GO THROUGH RESPECTIVE STAFF

Day Off Privileges:

1-3 months: 1 weekly 16-hour pass (6:00 am - 10:00 pm), Married: 1 night/day weekly pass (e.g., Sunday 9:00am – Monday 8:00pm)
4-6 months: 1 night/day per week (e.g., night = 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; day = 6:00 am - 10:00 pm), Married: 1 night/day weekly pass (e.g., Sunday 9:00am – Monday 8:00pm)

Concluding Remarks:

Serving as intern is “at the will” of Life Challenge. The opportunity may be terminated at any time for any reason. In such case, it will be expected that the intern leave the premises within a 24-hour period.

Serving as an intern is a non-paid position. However, as a supplement to basic needs, the intern will be afforded various material benefits available to staff (i.e., personal toiletries, paper products, food, furniture, etc.)

Those who successfully complete the internship program will be given a $300.00 honorarium at the conclusion of their 6-month commitment. For those interested, permission may be granted for the intern to live in designated housing for two (2) months free of charge. (This is to be discussed with the Assistant to the Executive Director).

Opportunity may be afforded for the individual to join the ranks of Life Challenge as staff. Those interested should consult with the Executive Director.