South Down Internship

Join the South Down family!

Dream with us and further establish our work. Disciple alongside us, building relationships with young people. Deliver a Discipling Community!

A year full of opportunity, a lifetime of legacy.

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Exodus SouthDown

Exodus SouthDown has been working to raise Disciple Making Youth Ministry in the region since 2016. 

Now, based in Banbridge, we work to build a Discipleship community around the centre we call home in the heart of the South Down. Joining the team you'll work alongside Bob, the SouthDown Area Leader, and our great team of volunteers as we get alongside young people; making disciples up close.

More about Exodus South Down

Working alongside the team, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Plan and lead exciting programmes and events from our Banbridge centre and around the region.
  • Deliver our popular schools programme (SOAR) in schools across South Down.
  • Raise awareness of our work using our Instagram account share what we're up to and how people can get involved.
  • Reach the community in Banbridge and partner with some great people as we share the hope of Jesus in the region.
  • Disciple a group of young people on an Exodus team and have an adventure on placement during the Summer.
  • Become a Mentor for young people, opening the bible and praying with them. 
  • Be encouraged through weekly team devotions and prayer times.

Our Emerging Leaders Internships exist to raise up and release the next generation of disciple makers and youth ministry leaders.

Do you want to impact lives of hundreds of young people?

        Develop your leadership skills?

                Grow personally and spiritually? 

                         Work alongside a team of youth ministry leaders?

Our Emerging Leaders Internships are much more than a 'year out', but an opportunity to make a difference and discover your potential. 

Every internship includes:

  • Playing your part to reach and disciple young people with the life changing message of Jesus
  • Working alongside an Exodus staff member
  • 6+ Leadership Development Days, including innovative training from youth ministry leaders
  • 3 'Interns Together' days to connect with and learn alongside interns from other organisations
  • A 3 day residential 'Get Set, Go!' to kick off your internship (late August)
  • A Leadership Development Weekend in the Republic of Ireland
  • A 7-10 day 'Leadership Adventure' in Romania (early May)
  • A £450 subsidy towards any Exodus team
  • An Interns Leadership Development Journal
  • Mentoring from an older Christian

How to Apply

1. Start an application form and select the best internship area for you.

2. The first application window closes on 16th May, with interviews taking place shortly after. There are a limited number of spaces available, and applicants are advised to apply by this deadline where possible to avoid disappointment.

3. Applications will remain open for unfilled positions until 22nd August 2026, with interviews taking place throughout the summer. 

 

What can I expect after I apply?

  1. Confirmation Email.
  2. A call from Exodus!
    • Within a week of the early application deadline (if submitted by 16 May) or of your application submission date (if submitted later)
    • To discuss your application and invite you to an informal interview (where applicable)
  3. Agreement of a role
    • Proposed by Exodus to work around your schedule and gifts.
  4. An invitation to 'Get-Set... Go!'
    • A one-day orientation and welcome to Exodus with other interns
    • Friday 29th August in Coleraine, 10am - 8pm
  5. A start date early in September
    • Agreed with a local line-manager 
  6. To build a plan to raise at least £500 of support.
    • By the 31st October.
 

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