general requirements

In order to join our team, you need to meet the following criteria:

• be a born-again Christian
• between 18 and 30 years of age
• with a heart for evangelism
• willing to serve in a practical way
• willing to live in an international Christian community
• desiring to learn more about the Bible, ministry and Christian living
• able to speak and understand English well enough to have conversations
• meeting the visa requirements

starting dates

You can join the Shelter Youth Hostel Ministry for 3 till 12 months at the following starting dates:

January 1^st
March 1^st
June 1^st
September 1^st
December 1^st

During the months of May, August, and September periods of 1 or 2 months are also allowed. Sometimes this is also possible during the rest of the year. Just send us a email and find out. For an internship or Bible school training, please contact us about your specific situation.

costs

During your time of service in the YHM, we will provide you with:

• Accommodation free of costs
• Training (Ministry Training Program) free of costs
• Fee for the residence permit (600 Euro) if applicable

You will have to provide and pay for:

• 60 Euro for each month of your term
• Travel to Amsterdam and back
• Medical insurance
• Extra spending money

Monthly charge

While accommodation at the Community House is provided free of costs, there will be a charge for food. The full amount (number of months x 60 Euro) needs to be paid upon arival. We'd encourage you to raise some support from your church or friends to pay for this.

Medical insurance

It is required that you have medical insurance for the period that you will be serving at the Shelter. This needs to cover medical (emergency) costs of hospitals, doctors, dentist, etc in the Netherlands. You will need to provide for this.