Young Life is a Christian mission dedicated to loving and supporting teenagers in their world and encouraging them to know Jesus Christ. We are all about being connected to the next generation - connecting them to trusted adult mentors, to one another, and to Jesus.
As a WyldLife Leader, you have the unique opportunity to walk alongside teens, building authentic relationships rooted in care and trust. You’ll be a consistent, safe presence in their lives, meeting them where they are and helping them discover hope, faith, and belonging.
This is the right role for you if you are someone who:
Is committed and passionate about serving teens (grades 6 to 8)
Has a committed and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Is excited to grow in their leadership abilities
Cares about teenagers, enjoys relating to them, and can meet them ‘in their world.’
Values meetings and working together
Embraces a team mindset for ministry
Will honor the time and schedule commitments of this role
A Young Life Leader’s main tasks are:
Leading teens through school-based contact work, guiding them at Club and Camp
Growing in leadership by joining team meetings, leadership gatherings, trainings, and retreats
Leading and assisting at Club through games, skits, and sharing talks
Taking teens to camp, guiding cabin times, and mentoring through one-on-one conversations
Discipling Campaigners by mentoring new Christians, teaching the Bible, and fostering teen leadership
Training & Experience
Training is provided through regular leadership gatherings, retreats, and ongoing mentorship. No prior ministry experience is required—what matters most is a growing relationship with Christ and a willingness to learn and serve.
Time commitment:
6 to 8 hours per week. This includes:
SNL - Sunday Night Leadership meetings 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kamloops Free Methodist Church (975 Windbreak St.)
WyldLife Club every other Friday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Kamloops Free Methodist Church (975 Windbreak St.)
Additional touchpoints with teens (flexible to fit each leaders schedule)
Volunteering in this role offers you:
• Opportunities to grow in leadership, teamwork, and public speaking
• Deepened personal faith and walk with Christ
• A supportive and vibrant community of fellow leaders
• The chance to see teenagers’ lives eternally changed by Christ
Additional Notes:
This role is highly relational and requires consistency, humility, and a servant heart. Leaders are supported through prayer, training, and a strong community of other Young Life, WyldLife, and Capernaum Leaders.
