A group of interns at Joni and Friends, wearing green t-shirts with the Joni and Friends logo. Five interns are seated at a wooden table, while seven are standing behind them. In the background, a large tree towers over the scene, surrounded by quaint red houses and lush greenery.

Internship in partnership with Oaks Christian School

July 13, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Joni and Friends Disability Ministry Internship

If you’re looking for an internship that offers hands-on experience and training in disability ministry, join Joni and Friends (in partnership with the Oaks Christian school Joni and Friends Club) at Family Retreat this summer, July 13–18, 2025.
As a participating intern, you will serve as a buddy to a person with a disability at Family Retreat, which provides an accessible, Christ-centered camp experience and place of belonging for families living with disability.
As a volunteer at Family Retreat, you will receive all the guidance you need for the week of service. In addition, participating interns will have access to year-round training through the Joni and Friends Club at Oaks Christian school.

Family Retreat Details:

  • July 13–18, 2025
  • Mission Springs Camp, Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cost: $550.00

Joni and Friends Club Events (optional):

  • Monthly Lunch-N-Learns
  • June Friendship Club Pizza and Game Night
  • Free online Disability Ministry Courses (self-paced)
  • Weekly Storytime Zoom Meeting (through the Joni and Friends Bay Area office)

Apply Now

If all internship positions are filled, your application will be added to our waitlist, and you will be notified if an opportunity becomes available.