Saint Laurence, Reading is a vibrant, town-centre church with a heart for young people, especially those who don’t yet know Jesus.

We're looking for an intern to join our team and help us live out our vision: "Living to see unchurched young people come to faith and be shaped as church together with them."

Over the past few years, we have seen the increasing demand and opportunity in our youth work, particularly through outreach at local secondary schools and our growing church-based youth programmes. Hosting an intern would allow us to:

• Increase our relational capacity, ensuring young people are well-supported and discipled

• Build stronger bridges between schools outreach, and church engagement

• Grow our volunteer support and sustainability across midweek groups

• Invest intentionally in the next generation of Christian leaders

• Support our growing children’s ministry

Saint Laurence has previously hosted young people and adults, and these placements have been highly fruitful both for the individuals involved and for the life of the church.

Our Youth and Children’s Intern would primarily serve two weekdays, Mondays and Wednesdays, plus Sundays (when available), as well as occasional weekends and holiday activities. They would work under the supervision of Andrew (Youth Worker) and alongside volunteers and staff.

Their involvement would include:

• Monday Club – supporting our weekly youth group

• The Lounge (Soulscape) – representing Saint Laurence at school lunchtimes on Mondays and Wednesdays

• Wednesday Youth Small Group – helping plan and lead Bible-based discipleship sessions

• Big Questions – participating in open, honest conversations with young people exploring faith

• Sundays - assistanting and supporting the running of services and groups

• Youth Weekends Away – assisting with residential youth trips

• School Holiday Activities – helping with holiday activities and other one-off events 

• Children’s work – support and lead children’s church and other one-off events 

Other areas – contributing to worship, media, and other areas as required

For 2025/26 we are looking for one intern to join our team with the role description below -

YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S MINISTRY ASSISTANT

As our Youth and Children’s assistant, you'll:

• Get stuck into youth and children’s ministry, from messy games to deep conversations

• Help lead weekly groups, Sunday gatherings, schools work, and holiday activities

• Be part of a passionate and supportive staff team

• Receive regular supervision, training, and opportunities to grow in leadership and faith

• Opportunity to gain a certificate in youth work with a recognised youth organisation

This role is perfect for someone exploring a call to ministry, looking for a gap year experience, or wanting to invest a year serving Jesus in a fun, faith-stretching environment.

We’ll support the successful applicant in finding employment that complements the programme, or, where needed, explore additional support to enable their participation.

Start date: September 2025
Duration: 10 months
Allowance: Our ministry placements are not paid positions, however, a contribution would be made towards living expenses, travel costs, and a fully funded place on a training course (the course may require a separate application and interview)
Location: Reading town centre