Step into the gap
A year out experience with CAFOD in partnership with St Mary’s College and YMT (Youth Ministry Team) that takes you places the guidebooks don’t
Take an adventure that will change you and those around you - your journey begins and ends in the UK, but takes you to one of the poorest countries in the world to meet amazing people and share their lives. Then use those experiences when you return to lead young people to a better understanding of how their faith helps them take action for change.
Step into the Gap offers a rounded experience, both overseas and in the UK, allowing you to explore and express your faith. It bridges the "gap" between adventure and new experiences while offering something to a wider community.
Find out more
Contact youngleadership@cafod.org.uk
if you need more details or help with the application forms
YMT: PLEASE NOTE EXTENDED APPLICATIONS DEADLINE!
Application deadline - June 29, interviews July 6 (in Allensford, County Durham)
St Marys College: Application deadline - June 12, interviews June 25 (in Blackpool)
Criteria for candidates - you must be:
Aged 18-30, open to new challenges, and prepared to step out of your comfort zone
Committed to social justice, your faith or school community, and to sharing your faith and experiences
Interested in global justice with a passionate desire to do something about it
Self-motivated and willing to work with others - particularly young people
YMT or St Mary's? The choice is yours. You can apply to work alongside the Youth Ministry Team or the chaplaincy team at St Mary's College. Take a look at their links below to see which one feels right for you
A youth service for the Hexham and Newcastle Diocese, working through drama, mime, music and multimedia to present the Gospel for young people in a lively and effective way
A mixed Catholic comprehensive college in Blackpool with students from a wide range of social backgrounds, including some of the poorest communities in the UK
International experience:
A four to six-week placement overseas, on grassroots community projects with others from the UK
Explore a country in a way you never could as a backpacker
Eat, drink, sleep, work, pray, celebrate, and share your life with those you meet
UK experience:
Join the St Mary’s College chaplaincy team, or the YMT diocesan youth team, with close support from CAFOD
Receive training in communicating to young people, particularly on social justice and faith
Work with young people in a variety of settings - school, parish, retreat centre
Bring perspectives from overseas to CAFOD's UK work, sharing the lives of those you meet overseas
We provide:
Travel/preparation expenses, monthly allowance/living expenses, plus accommodation in the UK & overseas
Care and mentoring before, during and after from a wide variety of people
