Kibuye, Burundi Summer Internship
VISION
Since 2013, the Serge team in Kibuye has partnered with Hope Africa University and Kibuye Hope Hospital to bring high-quality, compassionate medical care in the name of Jesus to the poor in rural Burundi. The team also provides clinical training to medical professionals, equipping the next generation of Burundian physicians.
MINISTRY OVERVIEW
Burundi is one of the most beautiful, but one of the poorest and hungriest, countries in the world. The Serge Burundi team is engaged in health outreach, medical care, nutrition programs, education, and mobilizing laborers for the harvest. Interns will be able to participate in team community life, develop relationships with Burundian colleagues, and observe a nation filled with paradox.
Part of the internship will also be assisting through teaching and serving the children of a missionary family on the field two days per week. We are looking for individuals who will love our children and enjoy time with both missionary kids and Burundian children.
We look for interns who are flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to be uncomfortable. Interns that thrive in our context have a team mentality, relational focus, heart to share Jesus in word and deed, sense of humor, adventurous spirit.
EXPERIENCE:
- Relational ministry through interaction with Burundians and team members
- Fellowship with Jesus as you serve Him among the poor
- Shared cooking responsibilities
A chance to study either French or Kirundi
- Sharing the love of Jesus in story and action
- Praying with the team, the sick, and the struggling
- Discipling youth
Serve in one or more of the following areas:
- Medicine/healthcare professions by shadowing a missionary physician or engaging in research work at the hospital
- Youth discipleship, sports outreach, and Bible clubs with community children
- Serving long-term missionary families with childcare and teen activities
Grow and be discipled:
- Interact and work with long-term missionaries
- Develop skills in areas of interest
- Participate in weekly team meetings
- Study the “Gospel-Centered Life” curriculum with a long-term missionary mentor
- Develop a broken heart for suffering
- Experience a new level of growth in your relationship with the Lord
WHERE: Burundi, Kibuye
WHEN: June 4 – July 30, 2019
WHO: 19+ years old
COST: ~$5000
HOW TO APPLY
Fill out an application here!
Early Decision is November 14, 2018
Regular Decision is January 8, 2019
For more information, please contact Danielle Martinelli via email at [email protected]