Join us in providing hope and healing to children and families!
Each summer, we invite a team of young adults to join us in sharing Christ’s love with hurting children and families. Whether volunteering or serving in one of our summer positions by supporting our programs or connecting with our youth and families, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at Gateway Woods. As you serve, you’ll see God at work, not only in the lives of others, but maybe even in your own.
We currently have several summer opportunities to serve. Reach out to us for more information. It may or may not be what God has for you this summer, but you’ll never know until you take the first step. Will you be the hands and feet that bring the love of Christ to others this summer?
Please call us at 888.443.4283 or 260.627.0220, or email us using the form below.
All applicants must have a Christian belief and demonstrate a lifestyle compatible with the ACCA, as well as the support of his or her local elder or pastor.
Current Openings
Summer Volunteer Coordinator
Duties
Volunteers are an essential part of the mission of restoring hope to hurting teens. They do many things such as beautifying the campus, repairs and maintenance, and interacting with the staff and residents.
As the Summer Volunteer Coordinator, you have the unique opportunity to lead volunteers to accomplish those many different tasks around campus. Responsibilities include recruiting and orienting volunteers, planning tasks around campus, coordinating meals and lodging for volunteers, and set up weekly Bible studies.
Qualities
Good Communicator | Self-Motivated | Team Player | Flexible | Empathetic
Benefits
Seasonal Position
Paid summer opportunity.
Christian Culture
Strong Christian work environment with team-oriented culture.
Summer Education Intern
Duties
Many children come to Gateway Woods lacking in their education. Our on-grounds school is a tremendous resource for them to receive the attention they need to fill in the educational gaps in a place that provides accountability and boundaries. Summer classes are a great opportunity for residents to make up missing credits. Summer classes are also shortened, with no classes scheduled on Fridays.
As the Summer Education Intern, you will help the teachers provide for the educational needs of the students who attend summer classes by working with and supporting the teachers and carrying out additional tasks that further the students’ education.
Qualities
Organized | Self-Motivated | Team Player | Flexible | Empathetic | Good Communicator
Must be at least 19 years old with valid driver’s license and be an education major attending a major accredited university or college.
Benefits
Seasonal Position
Paid summer opportunity.
Christian Culture
Strong Christian work environment with team-oriented culture.
LCPA Summer Intern
Duties
This summer, gain hands-on experience in the world of foster care and adoption through a full-time internship with our LCPA team.
As an intern, you’ll have the chance to ride along with case managers, witnessing firsthand the impactful work they do each day. You’ll help with a variety of tasks, from documentation and case filing to supporting case managers as they visit families and assess needs.
Eligible for college credit.
Qualities
Good Communicator | Team Player | Self-Motivated | Organized | Flexible
Must be at least 19 years old with a valid driver’s license
Benefits
Seasonal Position
Paid summer opportunity.
Christian Culture
Strong Christian work environment with team-oriented culture.
GW Farms Summer Intern
Duties
By employing the teenagers in the Gateway Woods residential program, GW Farms provides a job opportunity through agricultural avenues. Resident-turned-farmers learn real-life job skills (filling out a job application, interviewing, performance reviews, etc.) in a safe environment. Many quickly learn the value of perseverance and resiliency as they see their hard work turn into desired income. We seek to serve our farmers first…we just happen to grow vegetables, too.
As the GW Farms Summer Intern, you will help supervise farmers as needed, report farmer behavior to GW Farms Manager, and support the efficient and therapeutic operation of the farm.
Qualities
Agricultural Acumen | Team Player | Flexible | Empathetic | Resourceful
Must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, with previous agriculture experience preferred.
Benefits
Seasonal Position
Paid summer opportunity.
Christian Culture
Strong Christian work environment with team-oriented culture.
