Interns are responsible for raising support to cover their internship costs. This typically involves sending support-raising letters and inviting churches and individuals to give toward your internship.

To Every Tribe provides a support-raising guide and a letter template to help you get started. All donations are given to To Every Tribe, and a ministry fund is created in your name. You can then submit ministry-related expenses (travel, lodging, food, etc.) for reimbursement from that fund.

Interns can choose one of two pathways:

1. Volunteer Intern – You serve without weekly compensation, and your total support-raising need is lower.
2. Paid Intern – You are hired as a full-time intern and receive $250 per week, in addition to having all ministry travel and accommodations covered.

In either pathway, you will raise support to fund your internship expenses (and, if applicable, your weekly compensation). You may decide whether to pursue the paid or volunteer option based on how your support raising progresses.

There is no program fee, but interns must raise support to cover their ministry expenses (and compensation if choosing the paid option). Volunteers will need to raise less support overall than paid interns. Costs are different for each internship and can be found in the detailed internship description.

Each internship description lists a target timeframe, but the specific dates are flexible. Our field missionaries often adjust their schedules to make an internship possible, but we must ensure their availability for the timeframe you request.

During the onboarding process, we will work with you and the field team to confirm dates that align well for both sides.

It may count for college or university credit, depending on your school’s requirements. You will need to speak with your academic advisor or registrar to determine whether your institution will approve the internship for credit. Many Christian colleges and universities are familiar with missions-related internships and may be more likely to grant credit.

Yes. Internships are available in multiple countries and ministry contexts. You can view the available locations in the internship descriptions above.

You may personally cover your internship expenses, but most interns choose to raise support.

We will equip you with a sample support letter, prayer card template, and fundraising guidance so you can invite friends, family, and churches to partner with you. Many interns are surprised at how the Lord provides through His people.

Yes. All donations made toward your internship through To Every Tribe are tax-deductible.

The minimum age is 18 years old. We welcome college students, singles, married couples, pastors, and anyone seeking hands-on missions experience as they explore long-term service.

Internships range from four weeks to one year, depending on the specific opportunity and the availability of both you and the field missionary you’ll be serving with.

There is no formal dress code, but interns are expected to dress in a way that reflects a godly testimony and aligns with the local culture. Your field missionary will give you guidance on what to bring as you prepare and pack.

Food varies by field location. Your field missionary will give you detailed guidance on what to expect and how to prepare.

This depends on the country and internship location. Some fields require or strongly recommend certain vaccinations, while others may require none. We will provide guidance during onboarding.

Yes. Internet access is available during the internship, though the speed and reliability may vary depending on the location.

Yes! If two friends of the same gender want to intern together, we actually prefer it when possible as long as both are qualified. Traveling with someone you already know often makes the experience smoother and provides built-in companionship and encouragement during your time on the field.

While this is not required or the norm, we are absolutely open to it and love when it works out.

Yes. We encourage married couples to participate in an internship together, and they will be housed together on the field. However, dating or engaged couples are not permitted to intern together.

No. There is no application fee for any of our internships.

After submitting your application, our Mobilization Department will contact you to begin a conversation, learn about your interests, and request a pastoral/church endorsement. From there, you’ll complete an interview process to help determine whether the internship is a good fit for you.

As part of your internship planning, you will be enrolled in a travel medical insurance plan. This is included in the cost of the internship. The plan covers medical care while you are overseas, as well as emergency medical evacuation if needed.