SPO Internship Application

SPO Summer Internship Application

For Summer of 2025
Instructions:

1) This Application will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

2) Read each question carefully and type answers to all that apply.
Personal Contact Information
Applicant Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Primary Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
example@example.com
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Sex*

MaleFemale
Expected Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
What SPO chapter do you belong to? *
If your campus isn't on this list, please type Not Applicable

Before you fill out the application, please consider the following question. Note that a "No" answer may disqualify you from being a candidate for this position. Because the program is only 3 weeks long it is important that all the interns are able to attend the entire time.
1) Are you able to attend the entire 3 week program in June 2025 (June 2nd - June 22nd, each day)?*

YesNo
If "No" please explain

General Questions

In this section use these questions to share with us more about you and why you want to dive deep into what SPO is about.
Please describe your faith journey with the Lord in 200 words or less.*
Why do you want to be an intern with SPO?*

Training Expectations
Commitment to Training Requires Sacrificing Other Good Things

Being part of SPO mission training is a privilege that is often very beneficial for the faith lives of those who come. We want to make sure our interns are ready to embrace the time well so that they are blessed as much as possible, to be a blessing for as many as possible.

We are going to ask that if you come to training, you are present the whole time. Here is some official SPO policy on training, and sacrifices that we ask of from all missionaries and interns who are present.

+For weddings: We ask anyone going to training (including missionaries) to not attend any weddings in the month unless you are in the wedding party.

+For classes: Please let us know ASAP about any classes that you must take in the summer. We would ask that you not take classes to the extent possible, and too many classes might preclude you from coming to training.

+For dating relationships: Know that for this month, you will likely spend significantly less time with your significant other, even if they are also at training. For those whose significant other is in another state, it is likely you might only have one or two connections with them over the month.

+Other (Family vacations, etc.): Please let us know ASAP if there's anything else you think might pull you away from training.
Please check - this question will be used for follow up conversations to make sure there's clarity from us and for you!*

I am taking summer classesI have a wedding during training that I have been asked to be atOtherNoneOther

Mission Partner Development
Raising Financial Support to Fund the Costs Associated with Your Training

Interns are expected to engage in MPD (Mission Partner Development) to establish a team of mission partners for their summer involvement with SPO. We view MPD (in other words, fundraising) as a privilege: an opportunity to invite your friends and family to participate with you and with SPO in God's work. We will train and support you all along the way.
At this point in time, how do you feel about the idea of raising financial support?

I am not open to the idea of raising financial support.I have a lot of concerns or reservations if I am asked to make this commitment.I have some concerns or reservations if I am asked to make this commitment.I have no concerns or reservations if I am asked to make this commitment.
We have found that without a determined goal in mind, many people struggle in fundraising. It's easier to give in to difficulty/not overcome obstacles when you haven't committed to making it happen!! With that, we are asking all who come to training to commit to do what it takes to raise at least $2000 (in one-time gifts) this summer. You can do it!!

I commit to raising at least $2000 should I be accepted for the internship.

Interest in Extending The Internship?
We are exploring the possibilities of extended the SPO internship from 3 weeks to 8 weeks. This program would run alongside our regular staff training and internship, but serve as a pilot program that offers content throughout the months of June and July while creating space to work a local summer job or take online summer classes. If interested, please check the box below and we will keep you updated with further details. You can also view this one minute video for more vision!
Are you interested in extending the SPO internship from 3 weeks to 8 weeks which includes living in Minnesota Households, engaging in training content, and have space for part-time work, classes, etc.?*

YesMaybeNo, I am only interested in the 3 week program

Final Section
Please review your application. (You can navigate through the application by using the "back" and "next" buttons.) Use this opportunity to include anything in the space below that you believe we should know about you and take into consideration.
For ease in organizing our candidates, we ask applicants to include a profile photo of yourself for our records. This photo has no bearing on decisions for the internship.
Profile Photo (Please include your name in the image filename)*

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SPO Summer Internship Application

Personal Contact Information

General Questions

Personal Behavioral Assessment

SPO Experience

Training Expectations

Mission Partner Development

Interest in Extending The Internship?

Final Section