Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school and college-aged kids. For more information, please visit the What Is Young Life? page.

Our approach is relational. We go where kids are in order to build friendships with them and earn the right to make a positive impact on their lives. We want them to know that they are loved and valued.

We believe that all kids have the right to know about God, to hear the truth about Jesus Christ and who He said He was. Young Life leaders communicate that truth in casual conversation, at weekly club meetings and through our camping program.

We invite you to read our Statement of Faith.

Young Life is working with teens in more than 800 communities across the United States and in more than 50 countries. More than 3,000 staff members and 26,000 volunteers are working to reach every kid, everywhere, for eternity! For more information, read Facts at Your Fingertips.

Young Life has a Board of Trustees that is responsible for the mission's growth, health and direction, as well as supervising the Young Life president. Senior vice presidents, vice presidents and directors oversee public relations, human resources, camping, finances and specific ministry "divisions." Within each division, there are regional directors who oversee "regions" and then area directors who oversee smaller "areas."

Use our Locator to find the local Young Life office near you.

Use the Locator to help you find Young Life in your area. If the city or town you live in is not listed, please search for the nearest town and call that area office. They will be glad to help you learn more about Young Life in your community.

Our approach is relational. Leaders go wherever kids are to begin building significant relationships with them. Leaders go to  school sporting events, concerts, plays, malls and fast-food restaurants. Leaders are genuinely interested in kids' lives, and they do what they can to show kids they care about them.

Be sure to check out the Press Room if you haven't already and if you need more information or to speak with a Young Life representative, please contact our Communications department at (719) 381-1890.

Young Life is non-denominational and has been from the outset (1941). Therefore, we are not affiliated with any denomination, nor do we encourage one Christian denomination over another. Our staff and volunteers affiliate with a wide range of Christian denominations — both Protestant and Catholic.

There are two ways that Young Life leaders gain access to school grounds. One way is that they are invited by the administration because principals and superintendents are aware of the positive impact Young Life can have on middle and high school kids. The other way is that leaders approach the administration and ask for permission to be on the campus.

We only visit our school-age friends during school hours by invitation or permission from school administrators. Our policy is to respect the authority of the school and work within the guidelines set for campus access.

Young Life has no political agenda whatsoever. We do not get involved with politics in any way. Our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith.

Use the Locator to access contact information and Web sites with additional information on each Young Life camp.

Please read more about Young Life's camping program at Young Life Camping.

Visiting one of our camps as part of our adult guest program is a great way to experience Young Life camps. You’ll stay in a beautiful adult guest lodge, eat delicious meals in the dining hall and get to take part in the camp’s activities as much as you’d like. Learn more about the adult guest program.

Facts at Your Fingertips contains important ministry statistics, including budget, number of staff and volunteers and number of kids reached each year. The Financial Statement features the Young Life financial statement from the 2006 fiscal year.

Visit our online Alumni Database and search for the folks you are looking for. Please register if you have not done so already and stay connected with your Young Life friends.

Young Life is a non-profit organization, funded through the donations of individuals, foundations and businesses. The overwhelming majority of funding for Young Life ministry comes from individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of kids in their communities. Many of our supporters were involved in Young Life as kids, or know someone whose life has been significantly impacted by Young Life ministry. The most recent annual report and 990 give more detailed information about the mission’s fundraising and finances.

You can refer to the YoungLives section or to the FAQs that are specific to YoungLives. You can also contact your local Young Life office or contact the YoungLives divisional coordinators.

You can refer to the Capernaum section or to the FAQs that are specific to Capernaum. You can also contact your local Young Life office or contact the Capernaum divisional coordinators.

The Find Young Life section is updated daily from Young Life's central database. If your city is not listed, you will want to look for the location nearest you and call them. They can give you the most current information on what Young Life is doing in your area.

Yes, our Web site is secure. Please view our privacy policy.

There are several ways to financially support your local area. Please visit the Giving section for giving options, including online gifts, mail-in gifts and more.

Please e-mail our Income Processing department.

Eighty-two percent of any gifts you make to Young Life stay right in your local area to support the ministry to kids there. The other 18 percent, known as the service charge, is sent to the Young Life Service Center and to the area’s corresponding regional office to fund technical and administrative services that serve local field staff.

The 501 (c)(3) designation is given to charitable organizations to grant them exemption from federal income tax.

To change your mailing information or remove yourself from Young Life's mailing list, please e-mail us. You will want to notify your local area as well, to make sure your information is correct or removed from all possible sources.

To add a job posting, please go to the Young Life Staff Job Posting form and submit your posting. To edit or remove an existing posting, please send us an e-mail.

To view available jobs at Young Life, please visit our Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities section.