Numerous individuals end up at a time in their life where the next step is not an obvious one. You might be a student who’s just got your degree, or maybe you are in your 60s and just retired from work. Maybe you’ve been laid off from work and feel disheartened at being unemployed, but every bit as discouraged by the sort of work opportunities out there. During times like these, we frequently look for an alternative course of action. An organization known as DNA (dna-uk.org) are proffering a new option – to spend your youth work gap year volunteering for a Christian church.

DNA offer placements in Christian churches, ranging from October to August. This is seen as a “year in with God, not a year out.”, requiring the participant to live inside a Christian surrounding – either inside your own church if you presently belong to one, or a specified church if you’re not currently a fellow member of a church. Your typical day will require helping out with the day-to-day projects of the church, and to be schooled by its fellow members in bible studies. The course guarantees faith in action, so those who join can expect a rather practical experience of living their faith, and not simply the study of it.

Further plus points of the placements include:-

• faith in action; what you’ll learn is what you’ll do
• your maturation in understanding, character and skills
• relational, non-religious Christianity; it’s fun!

There are 3 types of course available : Track 1 is the most popular access point to DNA – it is the most complete DNA expereince. The vast majority of individuals decide that this is the best option for them. Track 2 is more appropriate to you if taking a full “year-out” is not practically feasible. This could be for reasons like job or family commitments. Track 2 therefore offers some tractability. Track 3 proffers individuals the opportunity of coming in to be with us for as many specific training sessions or days as they wish.