Youth Rush Experience

Grow your relationship with God

Develop skills that will help you navigate workplace challenges and contribute positively to a team and personal development.

Build life-long friendship

Connect with the community with literature that adds value to foster personal and spiritual growth.

FAQ

More information about Youth Rush

  • A: Youth Rush is a summer colporteuring/canvassing program. We distribute Christian literature, door-to-door, on a donation basis.

  • A: 10 weeks

  • A: All students must stay at the church with their assigned program for the entire duration of the program. Students may return home for a “home leave” weekend in the middle of the summer (between weeks 5 and 6).

  • A: We work Sunday–Thursday taking Friday and Saturday off.

  • A: Students earn a 35% commission plus a 15% retroactive commission bonus after completing the 10 week program. Checks will arrive at their designated locations 2-4 weeks after the completion of the summer.

  • A: The I-9, Employment Eligibility Authorization form explains the documents that are required.

  • A: Scholarships are matched by the educational institution you are attending. Matching scholarships are subject to change. Please contact your school for more details.

  • A: Yes, you will still receive your full earnings even if you decide to attend a non-SDA school. However, certain SDA schools provide a matching scholarship in addition to your canvassing earnings.

  • A: Students can elect to receive a “pay advance” on Fridays. Pay advances are subtracted from the student’s final earnings and are discouraged unless necessary.

  • A: Youth Rush is a collaborative effort between the Pacific Union, SOULS Bible College and the Nevada-Utah & Arizona Conferences.

  • A: Yes, students may request at specific location. However, because of the complexities of program balancing (gender, age, experience, territory, etc.), we cannot guarantee that each request will be granted. (Hint: Early applicants get their requests more often!)