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PLEASE NOTE THAT TEARFUND'S YEAR TEAM WILL NOT BE RUNNING FOR 2008-09. THIS MEANS WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY APPLICATIONS. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENT CAUSED.

However, if you would still like to get involved with Tearfund in a less 'formal' way to the Year Team (i.e. helping the Youth Team out at talks or events around the UK and Ireland), then please do send us an email at youthteam@tearfund.org and let us know your name and whereabouts you're based.

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The Year Team is an exciting opportunity to work with Tearfund's Youth Team supporting and resourcing young people and students in the UK for one year, helping to promote concern for the poor among a new generation of Christians.

Work two days a week for Tearfund, as a regional Youth & Students Co-ordinator; networking, communicating and impassioning people about God's heart for the poor.
Work two days a week for a local community project or church.The other day is kept free for personal study or work.
Depending on your placement and interests, you can gain experience in: community development, church and detached youth work, event organising, schools work, recruiting & managing volunteers, prison ministry, campaigning, student work, exhibitions and conferences.
This role requires someone who can inspire, motivate and develop relationships with youth workers, students and church leaders within the region.
Experience of communicating directly with young people and students is desirable. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills are also required.
Training includes:

- A two week overseas trip to visit Tearfund partners in the developing world - A discipleship training course - Tearfund training on issues of poverty; good development practice; time management; child protection; understanding the needs of a community; and presentation skills, amongst others. -

Programme runs from September to August, with placements located across the country.
Cost for the year is £1800, which includes the overseas trip, Tearfund training, the discipleship training course and expenses.
We will seek to find you a placement that suits you and that can offer free accommodation. You will be expected to cover your own living costs and any non-essential expenses.

To find out more about the Year Team in their own words, click here. Still got questions? Then click here for our FAQ section.

Sound good? Then use the links below to fill out your application or contact us on the details provided.

Click here to download an application form (PDF, 71K)
Click here to download an information sheet (PDF, 44K)
Click here to download a reference form (PDF, 66K)

Youth Team, Tearfund, 100 Church Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 8QE.

Email: yearteam@tearfund.org - Tel: 0208 943 7859

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's evangelical Christian beliefs.