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the opportunity to change lives

Are you looking for an exciting way to serve God and grow in your faith? If so, this is the experience for you!

Being an L&S counselor gives you the opportunity to have an incredible summer working with teenagers from across the US. You'll teach them about living for the Lord, serving Him and growing in their Christian walk.

Being an L&S counselor is challenging physically, mentally and spiritually. Although you will be pushed to the limit at times, you will be equipped and empowered to lead. Through this experience, we want you to learn and grow, too.

If you are interested and would like to come visit the campus or learn more about being a counselor, please contact our L&S staff, learnandserve@sifat.org.

Counselor applications for Summer 2012 are due Jan. 1. Download a counselor application in Word or PDF.

Returning Counselor applications are due Jan. 1. Download a returning counselor application in Word or PDF.

summer staff - worship leader

Worship plays a huge role in the process of inviting L&S students and leaders into a life of service to the world. L&S is very challenging for our participants, so we have found that creating opportunities and investing in meaningful worship affords our participants (and staff) the opportunity to rest or get energized in many different areas on our campus.

Are you interesting in leading worship this summer? Download a worship leader application in Word or PDF. Applications for Summer 2012 Worship Leader are due Jan. 1.

summer staff - flex staff

Are you interested in a volunteer support staff position for L&S 2012? Our Flex Staff will help serve behind the scenes in a variety of ways. If you are 18 or older and interested in working a minimum of two consecutive weeks, apply for our flex staff positions. Download a letter and application for more information in Word or PDF. Applications are due April 27, 2012.

campus interns

Because of the increased participation in retreats, we are now looking for campus interns. These interns will assist, direct and lead retreats during both the fall and the spring. They will model the lifestyle of Jesus to the participants of our Learn & Serve program. Interns will live on our property in community with other staff members. Our fall internship is from for three months, and our spring internship for four months. If you are interested in being an intern or have questions, please contact Addison by email, shocka@sifat.org, or call 256.396.2015. We look forward to working with you!

  • Download a letter and application for more information.
    Fall 2012 in Word or PDF. Applications are due April 2, 2012.
  • Spring 2013 in Word or PDF. Applications are due September 10, 2012.
  • Fall 2012-Summer 2013 in Word or PDF. applications are due April 2, 2012.
Counselor salary and work schedule

Salary Info:
* $175/week for first year counselors
* $185/week for second year counselors
* $195/week for third year counselors
* $205/week for fourth year counselors

Work Schedule:
* Sunday 1 p.m. through Friday afternoon.
* Weekends are usually free!

Important 2012 Dates:
* Counselors Arrive -- May 26
* Service Week -- July 21-28
* Counselors Leave -- July 28