Volunteer
Every summer thousands of aspiring young missionaries journey to the home campus of Teen Mania Ministries to be trained and equipped to bring the hope of Christ to nations around the world on a Global Expeditions mission trip.
In addition, hundreds of teens also come to experience life-changing messages at Extreme Camps and, even with all this going on, the Honor Academy Internship is still in progress and every day these young leaders of tomorrow are rising to the challenge of reaching out to their own generation by leading the operations of the entire ministry.
Summer Volunteers are college students, parents, and business professionals who come from all over North America to partner with us to pull off these life-changing events. They are adults who share our love for missions and youth ministry.
Housing
We provide the option of free housing for our Summer Volunteers in bunk houses.
There are lockers available for personal items and community showers are a short walk from sleeping quarters.
Space in our free housing option is limited, so it is assigned to Summer Volunteers on a “first to apply, first to be housed” basis.
It should be noted that there are hotel options available for those who prefer to stay off campus and/or for those who are married and prefer to stay together (we are not able to house married couples together in our bunk houses). The cost of staying off campus is covered by the volunteer, if they choose that option.
Meals
We provide FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinners to our Summer Volunteers.
Meals are served in our campus cafeteria and Summer Volunteers are invited to sit down and enjoy their food with our intern and staff family.
We do ask that Summer Volunteers keep meals out of the bunk houses, and relegate them to the cafeteria only, to ensure the cleanliness of living areas.
Snacks with re-sealable containers or bags are okay for the bunk houses.
As well, please note that due to the high volume of meals that are prepared daily in the cafeteria, we cannot accommodate for special diets and/or meal plans.
There are, of course, several local restaurants that Summer Volunteers are welcome to frequent at their own expense.
Transportation
All Summer Volunteers are responsible for getting their own transportation to and from campus for the time they are accepted to volunteer.
We do provide a shuttle service to and from the Dallas Forth Worth (DFW) airport on the following “designated travel days”:
- June 4, 2012
- June 8, 2012
- June 9, 2012
- June 11, 2012
- June 14, 2012
- June 19, 2012
- June 23, 2012
- June 24, 2012
- June 29, 2012
- July 4, 2012
- July 5, 2012
- July 7, 2012
- July 10, 2012
- July 18, 2012
- July 19, 2012
- July 21, 2012
- July 24, 2012
- July 28, 2012
- July 31, 2012
- Aug 2, 2012
- Aug 4, 2012
- Aug 11, 2012
- Aug 17, 2012
The shuttle does not run after 2pm, so all flights in/out of DFW should be booked to arrive/depart prior to 2pm on that day.
The cost for the shuttle is $49 for either one-way or round trip and can be paid at registration.
Anyone who chooses to drive their personal vehicle to campus will be assigned a vehicle pass and can park in the ‘long-term parking’ area.
Summer volunteers are welcome to go off campus during their break time or off days in their own vehicles, but are responsible to properly check out of the campus safety booth if they are traveling with other volunteers, interns, or staff members.
If traveling with other volunteers, interns, or staff members, “proper check out” includes showing proof of insurance, driving license, providing the group’s destination, and estimating a return time.
Benefits
There are many benefits to becoming a Summer Volunteer and we hope that you will have an opportunity to experience all of them while serving with us!
On some days throughout the summer, you will have the opportunity to attend some of the following:
- Honor Academy Internship Classes
- Teen Mania’s Chapel Services
- Worship and Prayer Events
- Global Expeditions’ Training Sessions
- Here are some other available activities you might experience:
- Swimming pool and water park
- Concerts by VIP guest bands
- Special Speakers
- Summer Movie Nights
- Summer Volunteer Lounge
As a Summer Volunteer you will also be encouraged to grow in your walk with God through daily quiet times and devotions and you will be surprised at how God ministers to you this summer as you reach out to serve!
*Your time can also be considered official volunteer hours for community service needed for High School Graduations and some College courses.
Cost
Because we appreciate the help and your support is an encouragement to our full time staff and interns, joining the summer volunteer program is FREE!
We are able to provide FREE housing and FREE meals during the time you volunteer with us.
The only costs to keep in mind are the following:
- You are responsible for the cost of getting to and from our campus to volunteer.
- There is a mandatory background check which costs $25.00.
- If you decide to use our shuttle service (it is optional), there is a $49 fee.
There is a small campus store to purchase drinks and personal items and we do have missionary and camper merchandise available. For this reason, we recommend bringing a small amount of spending money. This is recommended, but in no way required.
Available Dates
The Summer Volunteer Program runs from June 4, 2012-Aug 17, 2012.
Available volunteer spaces are based on how much help is needed each day and are filled on a first come first serve basis.
Volunteers must plan to serve for at least 5 days and will, on average, receive 1 day off for every 5 days worked.
Volunteer shifts, job assignments, and days are assigned to the Volunteer on the day of their registration and are arranged by the Teen Mania office.
Volunteers must register immediately upon their arrival and should note that registration is only open on weekdays unless it is a “designated travel day.”
Some Volunteers are with us for 1 week and others are with us for the entire summer!
Job Positions
Summer Volunteers are placed according to where we have the greatest need, so as a volunteer you could find yourself plugged into any of the following:
- Custodial – Keeping Campus Clean
- Kitchen Crew – Serve and clean after meals
- Operations – Merchandise and mail room etc.
- Transportation – Load/Unload buses, minor repair work
- Lifeguard – Oversee pool area (must be certified)
- Campus Safety – staffing safety booth, checking people in/out off campus
- Grounds – Maintenance and landscaping
- First Aid – staffing clinic, triage (must be certified)
We do attempt to place volunteers where they prefer, but that is not always possible. Volunteers will serve in positions that have the greatest need at that point in time.