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Office of Disciples Volunteering

Summer Internship: Job description

Job Description: Generic responsibilities for summer Home Mission Interns

As Hosts you will be the onsite coordinator for workgroups participating in hands-on mission. Your duties might include:

  • Contacting workgroups at least 10 days prior to their arrival to discuss details of their travel, outside activities during their stay, and housing issues.
  • Developing a work task list for summer workgroups.  Procuring materials and tools needed for the projects.  Giving on site guidance to each workgroup.
  • Leading orientation for workgroups in coordination with local partnerships.
  • Leading worship on the first night of the group’s arrival (and when needed throughout the week).
  • Purchasing food, providing menus, and organizing recipes for workgroups.
  • Coordinating daily schedule and maintenance of housing facility.
  • Leading Economic Justice Training.
  • Debriefing groups before they depart.
  • Reporting Incidents as required.
  • Maintaining a working relationship with all partners involved.
  • Compiling, reading, and discussing end of the week evaluations.
  • Other duties as needed.
 

Events

Disciples Hurricane Recovery Initiative
Phase II

Summer Project

Spring Break

F.A.S.T.

Leader development trips

9-11: Respond to the Call

Resources

Office of Disciples Volunteering

Disaster response information

Vision Builders Ministry

2007 ODV report

Be an intern!

Volunteer manuals

Contacts

(888) 346-2631

Carl Zerweck III
Director, Office of Disciples Volunteering
(317) 289-5061

Brenda Tyler
Administrative Assistant
(317) 713-2642

Anne Marie Moyars
Administrative Assistant
(317) 713-2666

Robin Zerweck
Hospitality Coordinator
(317) 370-6349