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Join our Mission Team

Are you ready for an adventure? Catholic Gap Year Opportunities from CYMFed on Vimeo.

Are you ready foran adventure?

Check out this video to see what catholic gap years are like by hearing from the young adults who have been involved in youth ministry across the UK.

If you're interested in working with Kenelm at one of our retreat centres, scroll down to find out more.

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What is a Kenelm gap year like?  


​Gap years with Kenelm provide an opportunity for those aged 18-25 to minister to young people whilst living and working with other young Catholics. Our Mission Volunteers work at our retreat centres (Alton Castle and Soli), providing retreat experiences for young people and young adults (ages 9 and up).

During their volunteer year, our volunteers have opportunities to develop skills, to become leaders in outdoor education pursuits (obtaining nationally recognised qualifications), to network with others in youth ministry, and to volunteer abroad, travelling with Kenelm to Lourdes for pilgrimage. (Our volunteers also have the opportunity to work in one or both of our retreat centres. Scroll down to see more information on what each of our centres are like to work in.)

Many of our volunteers stay for second years, or return to help out whenever they can. Once you've been a volunteer for Kenelm, you'll always be part of the Kenelm family.
Download our Gap Years Brochure
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What are we looking for in a volunteer?

We are looking for young adults aged 18-25 who are down-to-earth, are committed to their faith, and who want to work with young people. Our volunteers need to be enthusiastic about work with young people, leading them in times of prayer and reflection as well as in outdoor educational activities. A gap year with Kenelm comes with accommodation in Alton, where our volunteers live in a community of other young Catholics, so we are seeking out volunteers who work well in a team. Sound like it could be you? Find the link to our applications below...
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Come and see what gap years are like

Want to see what life as a Mission Volunteer is like? If you're in Year 12 or Year 13, sign up and join us for our 'Come and See' open retreat. It's a free retreat, so what are you waiting for? 

See what past team have to say...

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So what's the difference between Alton Castle and Soli?

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Apply now!

Think you've got what it takes to be a Mission Team Volunteer? Then apply now!
You can apply for a full gap year, or apply for a January - July placement for 2021.
Click the links below to download a copy of the application form. Once completed, return the email to debbie.woodward@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk

If your application is successful, we will invite you to come and visit us for a taster retreat and interview. On your taster retreat you will get the opportunity to shadow our current mission team who will show you what it's like to lead activities for young people. We can't wait to meet you!

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Download an application form (word doc.)
Download an application form (PDF.)
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  • Quo Vadis
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    • Sample Resources
    • Training Dates
    • Meet the Speakers
    • Quo Vadis Log in
  • Retreat Experiences
    • Alton Castle >
      • Day Retreats
      • Residential Retreats
      • Manage Your Trip
      • Booking Enquiry
      • Contact Us
    • Soli >
      • Residential Retreats
      • Manage Your Trip
      • Booking Enquiry
      • Contact Us
    • Outreach & mission
    • Staff Retreats/Inset
    • Resources
    • Meet the Team
    • Retreat Centre Safeguarding
  • Parish Youth Ministry
    • Training >
      • Bethsaida
      • VITAL
    • Resources >
      • Virtual Ministry
      • BCYS Resource Library
      • Useful links
      • Alpha
      • Life Teen
      • Nightfever
    • Award Schemes >
      • Pope JPII Award
      • Faith in Action Award
      • Outstanding Youth Minister Award
    • Voice of Young People >
      • Synod
      • Kenelm Ambassadors
      • KYT Forum
    • Safeguarding
    • Contact us
  • School Chaplaincy
    • Resources
    • GALLERY
    • DIARY
    • Contact
  • Events & Opportunities
    • Online Groups >
      • Virtual Youth Group
      • Young Adult Social
    • Mission Opportunities >
      • Mission Team Gap Years
      • Mission @ Home
      • Missions Abroad
      • Lourdes Pilgrimage
    • Fearless
    • Come & See
    • Proud to Profess
    • World Youth Day
    • Flame
    • Award Schemes
    • Young Adults >
      • Young Adults Communication Team
    • Family Adventure Holidays
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