Project - Gap year opportunities 2011/12

Firstly, Lighthouse Trust gives opportunity for those who wish to volunteer themselves for a year to work with the Lighthouse Team as a link worker.  Please get in touch if you would like to know more about the opportuties Lighthouse Trust could offer you.

Secondly, we are also looking for sponsors who would be willing to help support volunteers in their 'Year Out' internship.  If you are interested to help with sponsorship, please get in touch.  

Every year, many Christians aged 18-25, spend a year from September helping to change things for the better as a volunteer for a Christian organization. Everybody is different, so don’t think you couldn’t be one of them, or that you might not be ‘experienced’ enough.

• If you have a vibrant Christian faith and a genuine desire to serve God, getting involved with Lighthouse Trust (Northampton) will impact the schools and churches in Northampton for Christ. The experience will also prepare you for whatever God has for you in the future - a great decision, a great investment. 
• To receive full details about Lighthouse Trust (Northampton) and a copy of our application pack as a gap year volunteer, please get in contact with us by either phoning, writing or emailing us.  
• If you would like to help sponsor a volunteer for a Gap year, then please get in touch with us.

Lighthouse has a good reputation with the schools in and around Northampton and is seeking to strengthen relationships, to impact children, families and local communities with the love of Jesus. Every volunteer will receive the all the support, training, friendship and the resources necessary to succeed in this exciting project. 

Laura's Story

Let me introduce myself - Hi! Laura here, I’m 18 years old. When I decided to take this year out I had no idea that I’d enjoy it this much, I’m loving every minute! It has its lows but it’s only expected working with Jayne and Richard!! (I’m joking!).

So much has happened already and its not even half way into my year yet, so I’m really excited to what’s left to come. When Richard asked me to write this I thought ‘what on earth am I going to write,’ but with lots of nagging and several cups of coffee, I pulled it all together! So enjoy…

Here’s a quick summery of what I’ve been involved in so far... I’ve had the chance to write material for RE, PSHE and assemblies as well as getting involved in presenting them.  Which is really fun and makes you very popular with the kids!  I’ve also had the chance to do a little bit of travelling. In September I went to to visit and help out at a school in Zambia that has been set up by Arthur and Margaret, a couple that my church is liked with - what an amazing experience that was!

I’m now involved as a link worker in Weston Favell Primary School, so every Wednesday morning I help out in a year three class, which includes supporting PE, RE and singing practice . I’m really enjoying getting to know the children and staff at the school, and it also gives Lighthouse the chance to build relationships with pupils and staff.  Lastly I'm about to help establish an after schools club in one of the villages for key Stage 1 children.  A similar club, started by Lighthouse was such a success that the local community - school, church and parents, requested one for the smaller children... can't wait to get started!