Applications for the 2024/2025 cohort are closed. To apply for the 2025/2026 cohort,

Please complete the application by clicking/tapping here

Following receipt of your application, you will meet with Michael, Intern Program Director, for an initial screening to determine which program may be the best fit for you. An interview with the director of the specific program you are best fit for will interview you. If you have questions, please reach out to Michael at michael@odmdenver.org.

Summer 2025 Internships dates are TBD. Interns are asked to serve for a minimum of 8 weeks.

Yes, as long as the timing works with your particular ministry.

If you have never support raised before, read this best practices document we have created for you to help you get started.

If you would like to support raise during your time here, please reach out to our Staff Fundraising Coordinator, Kat (kat@odmdenver.org), and set up a meeting with her.

We require that summer interns live in Open Door housing. There is no cost for the internship itself; housing is provided at no cost. Interns are responsible for covering the costs of food, travel, toiletries, recreational activities, etc. Fall and Spring interns may or may not be able to live on site.

Summer internships will be a full-time job. Fall and Spring internships can be part-time. Summer interns should plan to work about 40 hours per week between your direct placement, church and other intern activities. If it is longer than a semester, the hours will be discussed with the intern, Internship Director, and supervisor.

In many cases, you can receive credit for your internship. The Internship Director can act as a field supervisor on your behalf. We will do our best to work with the requirements of your school to make this possible. Please let us know how we can best help you. 

No, many interns simply come for the ministry experience.

We ask that summer interns do not work another job because they are required to work a 40-hour work week. For fall and spring interns, please discuss your needs with the internship director and the supervisor for your ministry.

The intern will need to be careful not to be too busy with side responsibilities. It may work out, but it must be approved with the Internship Director first. 

No, although you have the option to raise financial support for yourself. Interns can raise $3,170/month for 3 months, plus travel expenses to and from Denver (must have receipts to be reimbursed). These funds are given straight to you as a salary and are subsequently taxed, like any other income. You will receive a W-2 at the end of the year. Many of our previous interns have come without raising financial support. If you choose to raise funds, please contact the Internship Director for more information.

Typically, interns will need to pay for their own food, gas, bus passes, car insurance, entertainment, etc. Cars are not required, but it may be expected that interns use their cars for ministry purposes if they have one. In those cases, interns will be reimbursed for gas. Summer interns receive housing on the Open Door block free of charge. Housing during Spring and Fall internships may or may not be available.

Summer Interns are required to live on the ODM block. The cost is free during the duration of your internship. You will share a bedroom with other interns. You will have limited personal space, so please pack light!

As you arrive and depart, you will need to arrange transportation to and from Denver. If flying, you can fly in and out of Denver International Airport (DIA). ODM staff will do their best to provide transportation from DIA if needed. Public transportation, Uber/Lyft and other forms of transportation are available. You are also allowed to bring your own vehicle.