Castlerigg Youth Ministers welcoming a group of young people
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Give a year. Change lives.

Come and live, work and serve in the heart of the Lake District — and help bring young people to Jesus.

Opportunities

Where we're at right now.

Here's what's open at the moment. Even when we're not actively recruiting, we always love to hear from people who feel called to join us.

Open to enquiries

Catholic Youth Ministry Internships

Your chance to live in community and take part in some really vibrant work. Our Youth Ministry Internship programme is designed to provide high quality training and experience which will equip you for your year at Castlerigg and give you an impressive CV for the future.

Not currently hiring

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We don't have any paid positions open right now. When roles do come up, we share them first on our social media — so give us a follow to be the first to know when something opens.

Life on the team

Community first.

Our team is the beating heart of Castlerigg. We live together, laugh together, pray together, go on days out together, and work hard together.

You'll grow in faith, make friends for life, and wake up every day to one of the most beautiful corners of England.

Two team members larking about on a paddleboard on the lake, one leaping into the water

Why join us

What the year offers.

Our Youth Ministry Internship provides some of the best formation out there — here's a taste of what's in store.

World-class formation

Hands-on training in youth ministry, leadership and faith — equipping you for whatever comes next.

Life in community

Live alongside a team who share your faith and your sense of humour — and become friends for life.

The Lakes on your doorstep

Walk the fells, swim in the lakes and call Keswick home for a year you'll never forget.

“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers.

— Matthew 9:37–38

Stay in the loop

Follow the journey.

See team life as it happens, and be first to hear when roles open up.

An autumn woodland path near Castlerigg with sun through the trees

Feel the nudge?

Come and see for yourself.

Whether you're ready to apply or just curious, drop us a line — we're always happy to talk to people or host a visit.