Summer Leadership & Service Ambassador Internship Application
May 26 - July 24, 2026
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Internship Interest
How did you hear about Mission Waco?
How did you hear about the Summer Leadership & Service Ambassador Internship program? (SLSA)
Please select the following programs you are interested in applying for. See website for description: https://missionwaco.org/get-involved/internship/
Children's Program - Summer Day Camp (K-5th Grade)
Youth Program - Summer Day Camp (6th-12th Grade)
Groups Mobilization
Urban REAP - Environmental Justice
Meyer Center Social Services
Clothesline & Fair Trade Market - Merchandising
Please rank the above choices based on your internship interest (1 = most interested and 6 = least interested)
1
2
3
4
5
6
not interested
Children's Program
Youth Program
Groups Mobilization
Urban REAP
Meyer Center
Merchandising
Faith and Church Information
What church do you attend (include location, state & city)
What is your church involvement/past involvement in Christian service?
Education
Please note this internship is for individuals 19 and older!
What high school did you attend?
What years did you attend?
Did you graduate?
Yes
No
Currently Attending
Have you attended college? If so, what College did you attend and/or are attending?
Area of Study
Degree
Date the degree will be granted
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Work Experience
Please list 2-3 employment and/or volunteer experiences you have had.
1. Name of Company/ Organization
Length of Service (Start Date - End Date)
Position/Title
Please specify your responsibilities within that role.
2. Name of Company/ Organization
Length of Service (Start Date - End Date)
Position/Title
Please specify your responsibilities within that role.
3. Name of Company/ Organization
Length of Service (Start Date - End Date)
Position/Title
Please specify your responsibilities within that role.
References
Please list three professional references including the following: 1) A pastor who knows or has known you well in past 2 years, 2) Current/former work supervisor or college professor 3) Reference of your choice. We will reach out to the references to have them complete a reference form with their feedback.
1. Reference 1 - Full Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Relationship
Company
2. Reference 2 - Full Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Relationship
Company
3. Reference 3 - Full Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Relationship
Company
In-Depth Questions
Why do you want to intern with Mission Waco?
Briefly describe your faith journey and relationship with Christ.
Do you feel most comfortable as a group leader or group member? Please explain. Describe a situation where you have been a team leader and a team member. Which role (leader or group member) are you hoping to grow in during your internship?
Briefly describe your strengths and weaknesses. How might they be expressed within a work setting at Mission Waco?
Describe a failure, challenge or conflict that you have experienced. How did you address it, and what did you learn or gain from this experience?
Interns are encouraged to live in our neighborhood, and to seek opportunities to build relationships with program participants, neighbors, staff and other interns outside of program hours. What is your perspective about this "immersion", intentional approach?
Have you lived in a racially diverse, low income neighborhood before?
yes
no
Will you need housing for summer 2026?
Yes
No
All Summer Leadership & Service Ambassador Interns are expected to participate in poverty simulation (dates May 29-31) Would you be willing to commit to go through poverty simulation? Here's a link to learn more: https://missionwaco.org/get-involved/poverty-simulation/
Yes
No
Other
Are there any upcoming/foreseen events or barriers that may impact your ability to intern with us full time in the summer (i.e. wedding, engagement, family member illness, or other important life events)?
Intern Expectations
Mission Waco exists as an organization to glorify Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior over His creation and to compassionately communicate His gospel to the unchurched in Waco and the world. As ministers of that Gospel, those who are associated with Mission Waco are expected to uphold the name of Christ in both word and deed. Therefore, we ask that you consider the following, and sign below only after agreeing to make every effort to abide by the guidelines set forth. I will commit to seeking God’s wisdom regarding applying to become a Mission Waco intern. I will commit to praying for the intern selection committee during the application process. I will endeavor to glorify Jesus Christ in all that I say and do during my internship. I will abide by the policies and procedures set forth in the Mission Waco volunteer manual and staff policies and procedures manual. I will seek to resolve conflict with fellow laborers in a way that honors both them and God. I will seek to be emotionally available to participants, peers and supervisors during the learning process. I will seek to deepen my faith during my internship and will ask for help when faced with struggles. I will have as much fun as I possibly can. I agree to the above statements, and will in every way I can abide by them.
Signature
Please to certify that your answers are true and complete to the best of your knowlege.
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