About the role
As a LeaderTreks Trip Leader, you'll manage a mission trip site, mentor college interns, coach student leaders, and create an unforgettable experience for youth groups from across the country. If you're looking for a summer that will stretch your leadership, deepen your faith, and make an eternal impact, this is it.
This role is designed for college-aged young adults, post college grads, and teachers
Your Role As A Summer Trip Leader
- Partner And Communicate With Youth Pastors
- Lead Nightly Bible Studies And Team Discussions
- Develop Students As Leaders And Disciples
- Coordinate Service Projects And Outreach Events
- Mentor Your Summer Intern
Experience Spiritual Growth
- Daily Bible Study
- Develop Your Prayer Life
- Use Your Spiritual Gifts
- Embrace Evaluation
- Initiate Spiritual Conversations
Develop Your Hard Skills
- Teaching
- Facilitating Discussions
- Coaching
- Budgeting
- Planning and Organizing
Hone Your Soft Skills
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Community Building
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
A Day In Your Life As A Trip Leader
BREAKFAST
Connect with the youth worker and volunteers over breakfast. Give them a brief preview of the day ahead.
DEVOTIONS
Study a passage of Scripture, spend time in prayer, and prepare for spiritual conversations throughout the day.
SERVICE PROJECT
Train students to lead various aspects of a service project. Make sure that you've provided the necessary supplies and instruction.
LUNCH
Take a break with the team and refuel with a sandwich.
Check in with adult volunteers and share tips on how they can connect with students.
OUTREACH
Coach students as they lead a VBS or interact with different ministries.
Ensure that the team is meeting the ministry's expectations.
DINNER
Put students in leadership roles as you help prepare dinner. Find ways to energize and encourage your team as a whole.
TEAM TIME
Facilitate discussions about the day, teach through the Bible study, and pass along specific words of encouragement to students.
STAFF MEETING
Debrief the day with the youth worker and adult volunteers. Spend time coaching and encouraging your intern.
Your Summer at a Glance
End of May
Summer kicks off in Chicago, the last week of May with an all-staff training trip.
June And July
You'll head to your mission site!
Every week one youth group team will join you for their mission trip. You'll be facilitating the trip, investing in the students, partnering with local ministries and growing your leadership.
With the help of your intern, you'll lead each week of trips.
Beginning of August
Reunite with all of the interns and staff for a debrief experience.
You'll worship together, tell stories, rest, eat great food, and have a ton of fun.
Summer Fundraising
We ask trip leaders to raise their own salary, up to $6,000. Once you arrive, all of your expenses are covered.
Here's why we ask you to raise support:
This is a missions opportunity and, just like any missionary, you'll be raising funds that will support you and your missions work throughout the summer. Your willingness to raise support reflects your investment in the work God is going to do this coming summer and your part in it!