SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
a paid internship that develops next-generation ministry leaders
Summer Leadership Program
The Summer Leadership Program is a paid internship that provides a place for young leaders to discover and strengthen their unique talents while building a solid foundation of Godly character and servant leadership. This is a hands-on mission experience with interns impacting and ministering to children in local communities through daily “kids camps”. Students ages 16-24 who want to reach local communities with the gospel while also growing in their leadership skills can apply for the internship in April each year.
Details
- Program runs for 8 weeks from June 16th – August 8th, 2025 (no program on July 4th).
- Activities occur from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday – Friday
- Attend an initial “serve day” on Saturday June 14th at our Adopt-A-Block outreach communities from 9am-1pm.
- Attend mandatory paid orientation days on Thursday June 12th & Friday June 13th from 9am-2pm.
- Breakfast is included each day and interns can bring their own lunch (refrigerator is available).
- A detailed daily schedule provided once intern is accepted into the program.
- Experience in leading local missions (program planning, event oversight, working with local churches, etc).
- Street evangelism (training and experience).
- Direct professional and spiritual training from RDC staff members.
- Completion Certificate for intern’s resume.
- Compensation to intern: $1,110 for full 8 weeks + 2 orientation days ($30 a day/$150 a week). $30 a day will be deducted for any days off.
For additional questions, email us at: serve@raleighdreamcenter.org
Applications open April 1 - May 9, 2025
Outreach Leader Intern (OLI) Positions
An intern serving as an "OLI" can expect to see all of the following included in their time in this role:
- Attend additional paid OLI orientation days, June 9th-13th from 9am-2pm to receive additional evangelism and leadership training prior to main internship program (attending the Saturday “Serve Day” and total of 5 orientations days).
- Skill development in mentorship and leadership among peers.
- Serve as a contact point for the coordinator, communities and church groups who serve.
- Will lead peers and short-term missions groups within the communities.
- Work directly with coordinator in planning, management and progress.
- Compensation to Leader Positions: $1,470 for full 9 weeks ($35 a day/$175 a week). $35 a day will be deducted for any days off.
For additional questions, email us at: serve@raleighdreamcenter.org
Please be sure to complete the primary intern application BEFORE filling out the one for this Leadership Role
Intern Quotes
Interested in sponsoring an intern?
A gift of $150 helps cover the cost for 1 person for 1 week, but any donation towards the Summer Leadership Program will help RDC in the overall cost of the 9 week internship program.
Your gift supports local missions in Wake County and provides a leadership experience that will impact the future of the next generation.
***Be sure to add "Internship Sponsorship" to your donation comments!
Phone: (919) 867-4446
Email: info@raleighdreamcenter.org
Location Address: 4301 Louisburg Rd., Raleigh NC 27604
Mailing Address: 6325 Falls of Neuse Rd. Suite 35-409, Raleigh NC 27615