This is a 3-month, hands-on missions internship for young adults based in Colorado Springs. You will grow spiritually, gain real ministry experience, build community, and wrap it all up with an international missions trip.

Young adults ages 18–26 with a heart for the nations, including high school graduates, college students, or gap-year participants, who have a free summer and desire to grow spiritually, gain hands-on ministry experience, and walk in obedience to the Great Commission.

Yes. Jesus is central to everything we do. Prayer, Scripture, and the Great Commission are at the heart of this internship.

The internship is based at our missions ministry in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Most of your time will be spent here, with an international trip at the end.

Yes. AIMS has four global offices, and interns will go on an international missions trip to one of those locations to serve alongside the international AIMS staff.

The exact location has not been decided yet, but it will be at one of AIMS’ international offices in West Africa, East Africa, or South Asia.

You do not need a passport to apply, but if you are accepted, you will need to obtain one before the internship starts on May 26.

Weekdays include a part-time job of 4 hours, ministry assignments of 3 to 4 hours with AIMS or a local church, and evening classes Monday through Thursday for 2 to 3 hours. Weekends include community activities, rest, and a Sunday church assignment.

Because this is a full-time commitment, outside jobs or classes are usually not recommended.

Not at all. You just need a teachable heart, willingness to learn, and a desire to grow.

You will receive training in missions, evangelism, discipleship, cultural awareness, leadership, and personal spiritual growth, in addition to the skills you will develop at your assigned part-time job in a kingdom business.

This internship is unpaid, but you will gain hands-on missions experience, mentorship, training, and cross-cultural exposure.

Yes. Housing is provided in gender-specific intern homes near AIMS Headquarters. Interns will pay a small amount of rent from income earned in their part-time job.

The program fee is $1,500, which covers a portion of housing and program costs. Additional expenses such as food, gas, and personal needs will be paid by the intern through income earned in their part-time job. A full breakdown will be shared once you are accepted.

Very little, if any. This internship is designed for interns to earn finances for living costs and the international trip through the part-time job.

Applications are submitted online through our internship application page.

To create a safe, focused, and spiritually healthy environment, interns agree to live within clear boundaries and accountability throughout the internship.

• Substances: Alcohol and drug use are not permitted during the internship.

• Dating: Interns are asked not to begin new dating relationships during the 12-week program so they can fully focus on spiritual growth, ministry, and community life. Those already in a relationship are welcome to participate with appropriate boundaries.

• Media: Media consumption is limited to encourage spiritual formation and healthy focus.

• Curfew: Interns follow a nightly curfew to support rest and sustainability.

• Accountability: Interns meet regularly with mentors or supervisors for spiritual and practical guidance.

• Technology and social media: Screen time and device use are limited to support focus, presence, and community.

• Financial stewardship: Interns are encouraged to manage personal finances responsibly and with integrity.

Required items include twin-size bedding, towels, a suitcase for international travel, a laptop, and personal essentials. A personal vehicle is recommended. A full packing list will be provided before the internship begins.