Gap Year Program

Forest Glen's Gap Year Program serves camp ministry in various capacities. Areas of service may include Program, Hosting Retreats, Facilitating Activities, Kitchen, Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Administration.

• Assist with camp programming, retreats, and guest hospitality.
• Support food service, housekeeping, maintenance, and facility operations.
• Help lead recreational activities, Bible studies, and camper discipleship opportunities.
• Participate in weekly spiritual development, leadership training, and mentoring.
• Represent Forest Glen with a Christ-like attitude and commitment to servant leadership.
• Have a thorough understanding and willful call to action of Forest Glen’s Emergency Action Plans. 
• Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned room and common space. 
• Assist in other areas as needed.   
• Other duties as assigned. 

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must demonstrate a maturing faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; and confidently articulate that faith.
• Must be presentable and personable, with a strongly developed servant heart and mind; ready always to put the needs of others ahead of their own.
• Ability to create and foster positive relationships with guests and team members.
• Must have strong verbal communication skills in front of large audiences for safety briefings, team-building instruction, or debriefs with campers and guests.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to withstand the Texas heat and be comfortable working outdoors.

• Room and board included
• Meals available when retreat groups are present
• Discipleship and spiritual development
• Leadership development
• Learn a wide variety of skills
• Increase problem-solving skills
• Increase confidence
• Improve public speaking and communication skills
• Training events, camp tours, and special trips