MISSIONS INTERNSHIPS
Serve for six or nine months in another nation
Be trained • Serve overseas • Study along the way
Our vision for the DOVE USA Missions internship program is to see more young people engage in missionary service, serve DOVE missionaries and churches around the world, and develop cross-cultural awareness and communication. To date, fifteen interns have completed internships in South Africa, Germany, Scotland, and Guatemala.
Current intern: Jonathan Royer
Jonathan is serving House of Praise in Cape Town, South Africa.
Learn more about Jonathan here!
“We enjoyed adopting the servant-heart of Christ and serving in any way that we were able.”
Abigail Imchen and Katie Imchen successfully completed a six-month missions internship in Germany. They served an anti-human-trafficking organization in practical ways to increase the capacity of the staff and clients.
We are offering TWO internships in 2026!
South Africa
January to July, 2026
Ministry
- Co-lead the Chain Breakers Cycle Club
- Weekly cycle club activities
- Sports outreach
- Assist leaders of church youth group
- Help residents of boys’ home with after-school study and homework
- Other ministry according to your gifts
Costs (approximate at this stage)
- Startup cost: $2,500
- Monthly cost: $1,600
- More info below!
Language
English is one of the eleven official languages of South Africa. However, we expect that you will be actively learning the basics of Afrikaans.
Guatemala
January to July or October, 2026
Ministry
- Teach English at Getsemani Education Center
- Help plan mission teams and participate in their outreaches
- Participate in and organize youth group activities
- Other ministry according to your gifts
Costs (approximate at this stage)
- Startup cost: $2,000
- Monthly cost: $1,400
- More info below!
Language
Some level of Spanish is preferred, but not required. You will take Spanish lessons during the internship.
The following information applies to both internships.
If you have questions, email us! missions@doveusa.org
“One of the girls likes my class the most because it is making her feel empowered to re-enter the world again.”
“I learned how to measure success by whether I had followed God’s will, not what the results were.”
“I pursued God in the frustrating times and learned how to give everything to him and not try to do things on my own.”
“God has been filling me with overwhelming boldness and confidence.”
Interested in serving, but not quite ready to apply? Send us a message below!
Is six months too long? Check out our short-term opportunities.