|
SU Camping Internship ProgrammeHow does it work? They will have the choice of studying 1, 2 or 3 years in Sport and Adventure Ministry:
Their studies are done in partnership with the following partners: SATS (South African Theological Seminary) All the study material is provided by SATS and are accredited on NQF level. AFSA (Academy for Sport and Adventure) Based in Stellenbosch they are now accredited as a Facilitation Centre. All the theory and most of the practical adventure and sport SU (Scripture Union) During their time as a SU intern they will receive training regarding SU camps, life skills and community based project through experiential learning activities. They will receive training for 4 months. During these training months they will be based in Wellington and most of the studies will be done in Wellington and Stellenbosch. The 4 months of training are: January’08, February’08, June’08 and November’08. During the months that that they are not at training, the students will be divided into teams, consisting of 4/5 students, and will be working as instructors at one of the SU camp sites in SA. The main function of the team will be to assist the Campsite Manager with the camps. They will be the instructors and will be responsible to run the camps and assist where necessary and applicable with other duties at the campsite and be available for the SU staff in that region, should they need them to assist with a camp, holiday club, etc. This will serve as the practical part of their training, which they would need for successful completion of their training. They will work with churches in the community and will also get involved in some of the schools in the community, as well as possibly some outreach projects in the community.
Aim
Teams
During training the interns will be under the leadership of the Academy and SU staff – Once placed in their teams and at campsites, the interns will have the opportunity to take the responsibility of being Team Leader for a period. At the campsite the Campsite Manager will be the overall leader, but there will be the need for a team leader.
Interns
TrainingThe interns will receive training (theory and practical) and qualifications (where applicable) in the following areas:
CostThe total amount for the first year of studies is: R26,400 This includes the following:
In addition every student will receive R50 per day for every camp that they run.
HolidaysThe students and leaders will have 2 holiday breaks during the year:
SU ResponsibilityScripture Union will be responsible for the following regarding the students:
Church InvolvementWe are inviting and encouraging Churches to identify young people, which they feel comfortable to recommend and support, to take part in our intern program. As a Church you will be sending out one or more interns to be equipped in Sport and Adventure Ministry. The interns will return to your Church and will be able to start sustain a Sport and Adventure Ministry in your Church.
Closing remarksIt is no secret that children are being neglected, abused, abandoned and assaulted on a daily basis. Some children even think that it is how life was meant to be! It is heartbreaking to see what some children have to go through, and sometimes having to face it all alone We are an organization that is passionate about children! We are convinced that Sport, Adventure and Camping are one of the most effective tools to reach children from all kinds of backgrounds. We have developed a range of camping programs ranging from Leadership Development, Life Skills, Sport Development to Adventure Camps, but have seen the need for more Leaders to be trained and equipped into this ministry. For many children the streets have become a “safe place”, and the only way they know how to get something is to use force. It is sad to see what the world is coming to if we cannot even see children being children anymore! Through sport, adventure and camp programs we have the opportunity to take them out of those circumstances and bring them to a place where they experience God on a practical level. As an organization we have always been committed to work with Churches. We are inviting you to work with us in this endeavor as we are all committed to reaching more people for Christ. By identifying and sending one or more interns to attend our SU Camp Intern Program you will be investing not only in the intern, but also in the potential of a Sport and Adventure Ministry in your Church. Contact Mariska de Beer on 021 686 8595 or email her at mariska@su.org.za for more information.
|
Young people (older than 18 years – must have passed Grade 12) with the heart and vision to be involved in Sport and Adventure Ministry can apply to join SU as an intern to study Sport and Adventure Ministry.