Hope Internships

We’re looking for people aged 18 and over (but there is no upper age limit!) with a strong Christian faith and a heart to serve, who feel called towards ministry, leadership or community impact. As an intern, you’ll join a supportive team and grow through hands-on ministry, leadership development, and discipleship.

The internship could be for you if you’ve just finished full-time education and are looking for a gap-year opportunity; if you’ve just graduated from university and looking for what’s next; if you study/ work part time; if you’re currently out of work (you can undertake volunteering hours alongside most benefits) or if you’re retired!

The Hope Internship programme is free for all who enrolled. This is not a paid internship and will have no salary. Accommodation, travel and personal devices (i.e laptop/tablet) are not provided. You will receive mentorship, teachings, spiritual guidance and access to the church resources throughout the programme.

The commitment includes three Sundays per month, one set day in the Hope building (development and team time) and then commitment to your stream - set hours can be agreed upon to work best with your schedule.

We also ask that you are a part of a fortnightly Life Group as we grow together in faith and purpose.

Our ministry streams include:

• Hope Hub

• Rising Generations

• Worship / Prayer

• Media

• Operations

More information on these can be found in the next section.

Grow in faith, leadership, and spiritual maturity

Gain hands-on ministry experience across multiple contexts

Develop practical workplace and team skills in church and community settings

Receive mentoring, guidance, and personal support throughout the year

Build networks and relationships within a faith-based community

Opportunity to explore vocation, calling, or future ministry pathways

Step one: Complete initial interest form - contacted by Kate for initial chat & sharing application

Step two: Share further information through application process (Deadline: Sunday 3rd May) 

Step three: Informal interview (Dates: 7th-12th May), internship confirmations by Friday 22nd May)

3 x Sunday mornings/ evenings per month
1 × 8 hour day in the Hope Centre (development, teaching & team time)
Agreed ‘stream’ hours to fit around schedule
Commitment to fortnightly Life Group

Example Weekly Rhythm:

Monday - Daytime -Stream time
Tuesday - Evening - Stream time
Wednesday - DAY OFF
Thursday - DAY OFF
Friday - AM - Staff development/ prayer time PM - Teaching/ Development
Saturday - SABBATH
Sunday - 3 weeks - serve on rotation of teams (morning/ evening). 2 services a month off-duty.