Young Life is a Christian mission, loving teenagers in their world and encouraging them to know Jesus Christ. We are passionate about being connected to the next generation—linking them to trusted adult mentors, to one another, and to Jesus.
As a Capernaum Leader, you’ll step into the lives of teens with disabilities, building friendships where they feel valued, included, and loved. You’ll help make sure every Young Life experience—Club, Camp, and Campaigners—is welcoming and accessible, creating spaces where teens can encounter Christ and discover life to the fullest.
This is the right role for you if you are someone who:
Is committed and passionate about serving teens with disabilities
Has a committed and growing relationship with Christ
Is excited to grow in their leadership abilities
Cares about teenagers, enjoy relating to them, and can meet them ‘in their world.’
Demonstrates patience and flexibility
Embraces a team mindset for ministry
Will honor the time and schedule commitments of this role
Can get comfortable with being uncomfortable!
A Capernaum Leader’s main tasks are:
Leading teens through contact work, casual hangouts, and guiding them at Club and Camp
Growing in leadership by joining team meetings, area gatherings, trainings, and retreats with support from Capernaum staff
Leading and assisting at Club through games, skits, and talks, while adapting activities to be accessible for all teens
Supporting Capernaum teens at camp through one-on-one care, cabin times, and mentoring
Discipling Campaigners by mentoring new Christians, teaching the Bible, and helping them grow in faith and leadership
Training & Experience
Leaders receive training, mentorship, and ongoing support from Capernaum staff to help create inclusive and welcoming spaces. No prior ministry or disability support experience is required—just a heart to serve, a willingness to learn, and a growing relationship with Christ.
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.)
Young Life Club Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Kamloops Free Methodist Church (975 Windbreak St.)
ORWyldLife Club teen program, every other Friday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Kamloops Free Methodist Church (975 Windbreak St.)
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.
