Internship Programs

Christian Venues Association (CVA) has members who are currently running Internship Programs.

An internship is generally a temporary work placement designed to provide a practical experience in a specific field, offering real world insights and skills development. Internships can be paid or unpaid. 

Website links, contact details, and program information about CVA's member Internship Programs is listed here.

 

New South Wales

Venue Contact Program Information
Send email to:
CRU Recruitment Team
(02) 9874 8933

 

CRU SCHOOLS MINISTRY PARTNERS: Schools Ministry Internship

Commenced: 2025
Avg. no. of participants: 3
Usual Duration: 2-4 years

Interns work towards: Completing BTh/BMin subjects and/or Preaching Training Course (Cornhill). Practical ministry and discipleship training as well as experience in schools and on camps.

Send email to:
Jonah Pearson
(02) 4255 0400

 

THE TOPS CONFERENCE CENTRE: Tops Internship

Commenced: 2014
Avg. no. of participants: 4 to 7
Usual Duration: 2 years

Interns work towards: Diploma in Christian Studies through Australian College of Ministry (ACOM). A Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership (SIS30619) is also on offer if appropriate to pathway of a particular student.

Send email to:
Internship Coordinator
(02) 6220 1000

 

WARRAMBUI RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTRE: ARISE - Volunteer Internship Program

Commenced: Before 1994
Avg. no. of participants: 7 to 8
Usual Duration: 11 months

Interns work towards: Growing in faith and leadership while working and living within the Warrambui community. Interns study Theology from the Frontier School of Mission.

Send email to:
Paul Muilwyk
(02) 4255 0400

 

WEDDERBURN CHRISTIAN CAMPSITE: Ministry Internship 

Commenced: 2012
Avg. no. of participants: 1 to 2
Usual Duration: 1 year + optional 2nd years

Interns work towards: Certificate in Christian Ministry for the first year, then Diploma of Ministry in the optional second year.

 

Queensland

Venue Contact Program Information
Send email to:
Chris Erb
(07) 5456 3600

 

QCCC MAPLETON: CAMPFIRE Internship

Commenced: 2016
Avg. no. of participants: 1 to 8
Usual Duration: 2 years

Interns work towards: Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership, and some modules of the Certificate IV. Working with several prominent Aboriginal Christians the QCCC CAMPFIRE program is an attempt to resurrect the legacy of our continent's orginal inhabitants within the context of Outdoor Education and Recreation. The program is an inseparable combination of Aborginal story and training in Outdoor Education and Christian Discipleship. See the Prospectus HERE.

 

Tasmania

Venue Contact Program Information
Send email to:
Recruitment Team
(03) 6425 1893

 

CAMP CLAYTON: PEAK Leadership Program

Commenced: 2015
Avg. no. of participants: 4
Usual Duration: 10 months

Interns work towards: Growing in their faith and leadership skills all while gaining an understanding of themselves and Christian camping.

 

Victoria

Venue Contact Program Information
Send email to:
Recruitment Team
(03) 5156 6511

 

CAMP COOLAMATONG (SU VIC): Internship

Commenced: Early 1980s
Avg. no. of participants: 8 to 12
Usual Duration: 1 year

Interns work towards: Coolamatong Interns live on site, grow in faith, character & leadership, and if they would like can work towards Cert III in Christian Ministry and Theology or Cert IV in Outdoor Laedership.

Send email to:
Joel McCoy
(03) 9801 4588

 

CYC MINISTRIES: Internship

Commenced: 2015
Avg. no. of participants: 6 to 8
Usual Duration: 12 months

Interns work towards: Diploma in Arts (Christian Ministry). The CYC Ministries Internship involves study in a one year Diploma with Eastern College Australia, as well as practical training and involvement with all areas of CYC Ministries Holiday Camps and Events.

 

Western Australia

Venue Contact Program Information
Send email to:
Sally Howe
0409 110 961

 

SCRIPTURE UNION: WA Internship

Commenced: Early 1990's
Avg. no. of participants: 2 to 6
Usual Duration: 1 year

Interns work towards: Growing in Christ-like character and competence across a range of ministry areas, as they undertake a number of short discipleship and leadership training courses. Gain expereince in camping, missions and school ministry and in completing back-office activities. They may also chose to undertake study in Youth Work, Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care or in another area alongside their 2 day/week SU internship. 

 

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