Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Deaf individuals and communities? Join Pioneer Bible Translators as a Deaf Missionary Intern and become a catalyst for inclusivity, communication, and spiritual support. This internship offers you a unique chance to merge your faith, cultural sensitivity, and language skills while impacting the lives of Deaf individuals around the world.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work directly with Deaf communities to provide spiritual guidance, foster inclusivity, and facilitate effective communication.
- Collaborate with experienced professionals in areas like Information Technology and outreach in order to integrate your skills with their expertise.
- Participate in engaging activities with fellow interns to build camaraderie and share knowledge while receiving personalized mentorship in American Sign Language (ASL) and communication strategies.
- Gain exposure to Deaf churches and organizations in the surrounding areas, deepening your understanding of the culture and community dynamics.
Focus:
Community engagement, spiritual support to the Deaf community, growth in sign language and cultural competency, collaboration with local organizations, mission and story documentation
What kind of students are we looking for?
- Humble, teachable, servant leader
- A heart for the Deaf community
- Self-directed individuals who are comfortable taking initiative
- Flexible and adaptable
- Conversational in American Sign Language is beneficial (level 3 ASL ideal)
- Background in sign language, Biblical understanding and experience with different cultures is beneficial