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UrbanPromise Toronto exists to proclaim the love of Jesus, and to express it through the spiritual , social, and educational development of children, youth and families living in government-housing. To accomplish this purpose our staff, interns, streetleaders and volunteers immerse themselves in the community life of the neighbourhoods where we work and seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus. If you are looking for so much more than just a job, we’d like to hear from you! |
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Currently featured positions:
Site Supervisor – Children’s Program (Download Job Posting) |
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You could be the next intern at UrbanPromise Toronto!
> Are you finished high school or college and unsure of which direction your life should take?
> Do you want to dedicate a portion of your life to making a difference in the world?
> Do you want to experience something radically different?
> Is God calling you to serve children and youth in at risk communities?
Interns come from all over the world including Australia, Scotland, Ireland, South Africa,
and the United States. You will be challenged, stretched, and transformed.
We are now accepting applications for 8 week Summer Interns AND Full Academic Year Interns! |
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2010 Summer Internship: > June 26, 2010 to August 21, 2010
2010/11 Academic Year Internships: > June 26, 2010 to May 21, 2011
> September 12, 2010 to August 20, 2011 > January 17, 2011 to December 18, 2011 |
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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS —
UrbanPromise offers two internships for young adults between the ages of 18-26: |
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1) Summer Internships (June – August)
The Summer Internship is an intense eight-week mission during Toronto’s hot summers. Each intern will be assigned a community to work with and become a vital part of a team comprised of UrbanPromise staff, volunteers and community youth. They will be involved in the planning and running of UrbanPromise’s exciting summer day camps for at risk children and youth. These camps are full of recreation activities, bible studies, arts & crafts, music, science and trips. Interns will receive all necessary training, orientation and ministry preparation both before and during these day camps. Interns live together in a house or apartment and learn the experience of community living with people from around the world. |
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2) Academic Year Internships
(June to May; September to August; OR January to December)
The nine-month ‘academic year’ internship program is a more deliberately paced exposure to urban ministry. The schedule is busy, but not as all-consuming as the summer. It allows interns to participate in a larger range of ministry activities and provides a broader education on urban life and culture. The intern's schedule is divided between four broad areas of ministry: - After-school programs - Education - Community Life - Community Service
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM – Interns are assigned to serve in one neighbourhood for the entire year. They work in an after school program providing homework help, leading small groups in all kinds of activities and investing in the children and their community. Interns play a vital role in creating safe and fun programs where elementary and junior high children are taught to be healthy, responsible and moral individuals. The majority of an intern's time is spent in this area.
EDUCATION – Each intern participates in one class per week during the academic year. These discussion-orientated classes focus on issues related to urban communities and ministry. They have relevant readings and assignments, and lots of guest speakers. Each intern is also given time once a week for journal and reflection and to complete assignments.
COMMUNITY LIFE – Interns live together in a house or apartment and learn the experience of community living. They also participate in weekly group devotions and staff fellowships and periodic all-staff events and retreats. Interns also go on fun, intern-only, weekend retreats at least three times a year.
COMMUNITY SERVICE – Each intern volunteers a few hours a week in the community, usually at a local school or community center.
PROGRAM COSTS – There is no direct cost associated with the intern program. Summer interns are provided with room and board. Academic year interns receive a small monthly stipend in addition. Interns are expected to help UrbanPromise raise the money necessary to support the program. Interns must identify between 20 to 40 individuals or organizations that might be interested in supporting them in prayer and finances. Interns are responsible for contacting those individuals before they arrive and then writing monthly letters to keep them informed of what is going on in their ministry here. (return to top of page) |
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While some may label youth as troublemakers, at UrbanPromise Toronto, we believe that our teens are the leaders of tomorrow! UPT provides opportunities for youth to give back to their communities by becoming leaders-in-training in our children and youth programs. Street Leaders are part of the hope process in at-risk communities. As they learn life management skills, they become role models and leaders to people in their own communities. As they do so, they begin a cycle of healthy community development and positive citizenship.
Youth ages 15-19 are hired to become Street Leaders or junior counsellors in our children and high school after school and summer day camp programs. Street Leaders tutor, prepare games and activities, set up/clean up for program, and participate in many of the decisions made for programming. This program aims to equip teens with leadership training, life management, and employment training skills. |
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Become a Street Leader!
If you are between the ages of 15-19, live in one of the communities where we work and would like to work as a Street Leader, please download our Street Leader Application form (link below) and email it to streetleaders@urbanpromise.com |
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If you would like to bring your group or to find out more information please contact teams@urbanpromise.com |
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> Are you looking for a way to expose your youth group to missions?
> Is your College or University group seeking opportunities to serve?
> Does your small group or home church want the chance to reach out and make a difference?
If you have been thinking about how to get involved in a challenging and rewarding missions experience we have just what you are looking for - come be a part of what God is doing in the heart of Toronto!
Groups come to Toronto from all over North America, and from local churches, schools or agencies.
While you’re here you’ll stay in a local church or community center, participate in an orientation session, and spend the week helping our staff run children and youth programs.
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