Abide Spring Internship Application 2024

Abide Internship Application Form

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Until December 31st, 2023
The Abide Internship is an opportunity for hard-working and teachable young adults to develop spiritually, personally, and professionally as servant leaders while serving international conference guests in a Jesus-centered community.

The Conference Center

Schloss Heroldeck is a Christian conference and retreat center in Millstatt, Austria. We host different conferences or retreats almost every week. Among our international visitors are Churches, youth groups, missionary organizations, and more.

The Mission of Schloss Heroldeck

Part of our threefold mission is "Refreshing the Saints" and you will be an active part of fulfilling this mission during your internship at Schloss Heroldeck.

We aim to be a place where Christians can take a break from the busyness of their daily lives.
Our Jesus-centered and hospitality-oriented venue provides a peaceful haven for individuals to recharge and realign their focus on Jesus in a conference or personal retreat setting, free from the distractions that often accompany day-to-day living.

Volunteer Work

As intern you will have the opportunity to lead or be a part of a department. You will work up to 40 hours a week.

Depending on your skills and experience, we will assign you to one of the following departments:

Kitchen/food preparation, dining hall, maintenance/landscaping, hospitality, coffee shop, or dishwashing.

This will be your main department, but please be prepared to be flexible, as you wil have to help out in other areas as needed.

Spiritual Input

During your stay at Schloss Heroldeck, we provide daily devotions that include Bible study, worship, and prayer. Additionally, there will be weekly intern meetings where the focus will be on Abiding in Jesus. On Sunday morning we visit our local Calvary Chapel. We also highly want to encourage you to set aside the time of the internship to spend personal time with Jesus.

Join us in 2024 as we rebuild and strengthen our ministry at Schloss Heroldeck.

At Schloss Heroldeck, we are on a mission to rebuild and strengthen our ministry after the challenges posed by COVID-19.
2024 marks a significant milestone as we open our doors for the first time in spring since the pandemic began.
You'll be an active part of rebuilding the ministry here at the Castle.
While our conference calendar may not be as packed as it is during the summer, this internship presents a unique opportunity for an intentional and transformative experience.
Key Facts
Who is this program suitable for?
1. Young Adults aged 18 – 28.
2. Young Adults that are committed to following Jesus or want to seriously recommit to following Jesus.
3. Young Adults willing to commit to dying to self, serve our conference guests wholeheartedly and represent Jesus well.
4. Young Adults searching for their purpose or calling in life.
Who is this program NOT suitable for?
1. Non-believers.
2. Anyone who is not willing to commit to serving people through, at times, hard practical work.
3. Anyone who is not willing to commit to spiritual growth.
4. Anyone who does not have a teachable heart.
When is the Abide Spring Internship?

29th January thru 28th of April 2024

(Please keep in mind that if you are not an EU citizien you can only stay on a tourist visa for a maximum of 90 days)

Please note: Upon agreeing to be a part of Abide Spring Internship, you are agreeing to stay until the commencement on April 28th. If any prior commitments hinder this, you may not be accepted into the program.

How much does it cost to participate in the Abide Spring Internship 2024?

Participating in this internship comes at no cost to you. We offer accommodation in dormitory-style rooms and provide meals during your stay at Schloss Heroldeck.

Your only financial responsibilities are covering your travel expenses to and from Schloss Heroldeck, as well as securing your own medical insurance for the duration of your stay here. Further details can be found below.

We also highly recommend that you bring some additional funds for personal expenses, such as optional trips, toiletries, and other incidentals.
Additional Information
Please enter the email address of your Pastor at the end. One pastoral reference form is required for the application to be complete.
Travel
Please make sure to arrive at the train station "Spittal-Millstättersee". This is the only place we can offer to pick you up from.

As far as we know you can take a train from any airport you arrive from. The nearest airports are Klagenfurt and Salzburg.
Saving Progress of Application
To ensure you can save your application progress and return to it later, follow these steps:
1. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and locate the "Save" button.
2. Click on "Save," and you will be prompted to create an account.
3. After creating your account, you will receive a link to access your saved application.
Please keep in mind:

The saving feature relies on "cookies," so it's important to accept all cookies for this website. Avoid deleting your browser history, cache, or cookies until you have submitted your completed application. This way, you can securely return to your application and finish it at your convenience.
Information about Applicant
Personal Information
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Age*
Please type in your current age
Place of Birth*
Gender*

MaleFemale
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Country CodePhone Number
Please note that English is Schloss Heroldeck's primary language.
What is the primary language that you speak?*
Do you speak any other languages? If so, which ones?*
Enter "NONE" if this doesn't apply to you.
If you do speak another language, how well do you speak it?*
Enter "NONE" if this doesn't apply to you.
Have you volunteered at Schloss Heroldeck before in the past?*

YesNo
In which year(s)?
Only type in if answer to previous question is "Yes".
In what department did you work?

HousekeepingDining HallKitchen/Food PrepCoffee ShopDishwashingMaintenance / Landscaping
Spiritual Information
Please explain how and when you became a follower of Jesus *

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Please briefly describe your devotional life and your current relationship with Jesus. *
Do you attend church on a regular basis?*

YesNo
Please explain why if you answered "No" to the previous question.
What church do you attend currently?
How long have you been attending this Church?
Have you ever attended another church? If so, for how long?*
If none then type "NONE"
Please describe any current responsibilities you have at your church.*
If none then type "NONE"
Practical Information
Please describe yourself in one sentence*
Why do you want to participate in the Abide Spring Internship, how will you be of value and what are your expectations?*
Please expand on your explanation
Please briefly describe your greatest strengths and weaknesses.*
Do you have any actual hands-on experience or skills in the following?*

Food PreparationFood ServiceBaristaGardeningPaintingMasonryMechanicITA/VCustomer ServiceTranslationTeam LeaderHousekeeping / CleaningChildcareOffice / AdministrationNONE
Please describe any work experience and/or employment you have or had*
If none then type "NONE"
Have you held any positions of leadership? If yes, please describe*
If none then type "NONE"
Can we assign you to lead a department at Schloss Heroldeck? Please explain why or why not.*
Please give an example of when you took initiative when it wasn't expected of you.‍*
What is something you are passionate about outside of school/college/work*
Is there anything else you would like to share with us that we have not asked?
Passport Information
What form of Identification are you using?*

PassportID Card
Please upload a scan of your Passport or ID card*

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Emergency Contact
You must provide 2 emergency contacts.
Name of Emergency Contact #1*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Country CodePhone Number
Relationship to Participant*
Name of Emergency Contact #2*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Country CodePhone Number
Relationship to Participant*
Medical and Background Information
If you are accepted into the Abide Internship 2024 program, please be aware of the following important points:
1. It is your personal responsibility to ensure that you have adequately prepared to manage any known medical conditions you may have. This includes having necessary medications, inhalers, or epi-pens readily available.
2. In accordance with Austrian government regulations, it is mandatory that you obtain and provide your own medical insurance coverage before your arrival. As part of the Abide Spring Internship admission process, we will request proof of your insurance. Please send this verification to us at castle@calvarychapel.com in advance.
These measures are in place to ensure your well-being and compliance with local regulations during your time in the program. Your safety and health are of utmost importance to us.
Medical Information

For your peace of mind (and ours) we feel it is appropriate to ask you to provide the following personal details to allow us to meet your needs to the best of our ability:
Please describe past current medical history and/or allergies. Including mental health.*
Abide Spring Internship requires participation of all events. If you are unable to participate, please describe any physical disabilities or conditions you may have.*
If you are now, or have ever been under psychiatric care please describe the details.*
Please describe any medications you have taken and are currently taking.*
Describe your current health status.*
Please describe any special dietary needs that you have.*
If none then type "NONE"
Do you have a chronic sickness? If so, please describe it.*
If none then type "NONE"
Do you have any difficulty with manual labor? If so please describe why.*
If none then type "NONE"
Do you have difficulty climbing stairs?*
If none then type "NONE"
Do you have any substance abuse struggles or have you had substance abuse struggles in the past? If so, please describe.*
If none then type "NONE"
Do you smoke cigarettes?*
"Yes" or "No" please feel free to add any additional information.
Pastoral Reference Form

Please enter your Pastors email address and we will send him the link to the online Pastoral Reference Form to fill out.
First Name Pastor
Last Name Pastor
Pastor's Phone Number*

Country CodePhone Number
Pastor Email Adress*
example@example.com
Submit Application
I hereby submit my application for the Abide Spring Internship 2024 at Schloss Heroldeck. I assure you that I have provided truthful and accurate information in my application.

I am fully aware of my responsibility to attend punctually and complete all assigned tasks diligently.

I am committed to adhering to all posted rules and guidelines, and I pledge to follow any instructions or directives, whether they are communicated in writing or verbally, as provided by the leadership of Schloss Heroldeck and its staff.

I understand that if I violate any of the established rules, warnings, instructions, directives, or Austrian laws, the leadership of Schloss Heroldeck reserves the right to terminate my participation in Schloss Heroldeck and any associated programs at my own expense.

Furthermore, I am willing to attend the Sunday Church service at Calvary Chapel Spittal as required.
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Abide Internship Application Form

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Key Facts

Additional Information

Travel

Saving Progress of Application

Information about Applicant

Personal Information

Spiritual Information

Practical Information

Passport Information

Emergency Contact

Medical and Background Information

Medical Information

Pastoral Reference Form

Submit Application