Internships are possible in quite a few nations, such as Guatemala

 

MISSIONS INTERNSHIPS

Serve for six months in another nation

Be trained • Serve overseas • Study along the way

Our vision for the DOVE USA Missions internship program is to see young people engage in missionary service, serve DOVE missionaries and churches around the world, and develop cross-cultural awareness and communication. To date, seventeen interns have completed internships in South Africa, Germany, Scotland, the USA, and Guatemala.

 

Barbados

February to July 2027

Your ministry opportunities

  • Help lead a youth camp
  • Children’s Bible club
  • Food delivery ministry
  • Serve in evangelistic outreaches
  • Details available Oct 1!

Costs

  • Watch for details Oct 1!

Guatemala

January to July or October, 2027

Your ministry opportunities

  • Teach English at Getsemaní 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 )

  • Startup cost: $2,000
  • Monthly cost: $1,400

Language: Some level of Spanish is preferred, but not required. You will take Spanish lessons during the internship.

Frequently Asked Questions

High school graduates aged 18+ with pastor recommendation

There are assignments that you will need to submit to DOVE USA Missions before and throughout your internship. These include an initial research paper on your country of assignment, reading and reporting on missions-themed books each month, and a final assignment evaluating your internship experience.

An account will be established at the DOVE USA Missions office, and we will issue receipts to donors. You will receive a monthly stipend from this account. As you prepare for your internship, we will give you fundraising advice.
The startup cost includes round-trip flight, visa, medical insurance, and study materials.
Monthly costs include rent, utilities, groceries, phone, local travel, minor medical needs, personal expenses, and tithe.

Travel insurance will be purchased for you prior to departure.

DOVE USA Missions will assist with obtaining a visa.

This will be arranged after acceptance into the program, as it depends on how many interns serve together.

It is recommended that you do not return to the USA during this program. You will be expected to take a day off each week. Friends or family may wish to visit, but we suggest no more than one such visit during your stay so as not to detract from the purpose of your time.

Please apply at least four months prior to the start of an internship.

Why so early? We want to help you prepare for your internship! This includes pre-departure meetings and training, and it also gives you plenty of time to fundraise.

“One of the girls likes my class the most because it is making her feel empowered to re-enter the world again.”

Grace, intern to Karlsruhe, Germany

“I learned how to measure success by whether I had followed God’s will, not what the results were.”

Maris, intern to Cape Town, South Africa

“I pursued God in the frustrating times and learned how to give everything to him and not try to do things on my own.”

Tim, intern to Cape Town, South Africa

“God has been filling me with overwhelming boldness and confidence.”

Sierra, intern to Peterhead, Scotland

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.