JOIN STAFF

Serve, Make Disciples, Reach the Nations

Join our missions community

Short-time volunteer staff: If you have not completed a DTS, and are interested in short-term volunteering, at our missions training campus in California, fill out the application below.

Full-time volunteer staff: Apply to one of our existing missions opportunities or pioneer a new one. Fill out the application and join our missions movement today

Learn More About volunteer staff

    • School Staff: DTS, Outreach leading, Disciple making

    • Missions Coach: Work in our call center and help people take their first step into missions training.

    • Musicians: Use your gift in prayer room, Thursday Night Gatherings, and on the road

    • Media: Video, photography, grapghic designers, content creators.

    • Mobilization: Activate a generation into their missional calling. Go on tours across the US and Nations

    • Campus Operations: All staff will have an opportunity to serve in kitchen, maintenance, hospitality, accounting, etc...

  • Staff are charged $300 each month per person for on-campus or community living (an off-campus “staff house”). If you live off-campus independently, staff fees are $50 each month per person. We ask that you raise enough support to be reasonably livable for your personal expenses, not just the minimum. If you have children, please contact us to find out more information about how much their staff fees would cost.

  • On-campus and staff housing is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Independent housing nearby costs between $850 and $1100 a month for a nice 2-3 bedroom home. We encourage community living with other staff and can help arrange housing before you arrive—just contact us for more details.

    Yosemite National Park is about 20 minutes away from our location in Oakhurst, California.

Join us as we reach the world
with the love of Jesus.

FAQs

Can families join staff?

Absolutely yes! One of our foundational values in Youth With A Mission is our belief that families are called to minister together. Because both you and your spouse will be on staff, both will need to have completed a DTS?

When you join staff as a family, both husband and wife are required to be part of our weekly meetings, community gatherings, and working on-campus throughout the week. If you have questions about this please feel free to contact us.

How much are staff dues?

Staff are charged $300 each month per person for on-campus or community living (an off-campus “staff house”). If you live off-campus independently, staff fees are $50 each month per person. We ask that you raise enough support to be reasonably livable for your personal expenses, not just the minimum. If you have children, please contact us to find out more information about how much their staff fees would cost.

Where will I live?

On-campus and staff community housing is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis.

Independent housing around the area ranges from $850 to $1100 a month for a nice 2-3 bedroom home We encourage community living with other staff and would be happy to work out housing with you before you arrive. Please contact us for additional info.

How close is Yosemite National Park?

We are located in Oakhurst, California which is located approximately 20 minutes from the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park.

What pre-requisites are there to joining staff?

We require that you have already completed a DTS,CRX, or a Every Heart School. If you haven’t done your DTS yet, start here.

How long is my staff commitment?

All staff are required to make an initial two-year commitment. You will work a full-time, 40-hour week (min.) position in one of our available departments. You will also be required to raise a minimum amount of monthly support (communicated to you by our personnel department).

If you are interested in part-time work with us, consider our volunteer program.

What does a typical week look like?

A typical week will include corporate worship and prayer room times, campus work duties, evangelism and community outreaches, staff fellowship and exploring our beautiful area.

Can I volunteer at YWAM Yosemite?

Yes! We are accepting applications for volunteers who are committed to serve with us anywhere between 1-3 months. You can fill out a volunteer application here.