WHAT IS SSC?
Salvationist Service Corps is a short-term mission trip that affords Salvationist young adults an opportunity to engage in Christian service to people in other parts of the world and at home. Typically, a Service Corps is made up of 6 to 8 young adults between the ages of 18 and 25. They are active, uniform-wearing Salvationists who have felt a call to service.
Apply For SSC 2025
We are so thrilled that you are considering being a part of Salvationist Service Corps in 2025! It is an exciting opportunity and privilege to learn more about the world, to learn more about yourself, and, most importantly, to serve God.
This year, we will have two international SSC teams, and one stateside team. While you will be able to list which location you would prefer, team assignments will ultimately be decided by the SSC Application Committee.
Requirements for participation in Salvationist Service Corps:
Must be 18 years of age before June 1, 2025
Must be a Salvationist in good standing
Must secure any necessary travel documents (i.e., passports, visas, etc.)
Must raise $750 toward the cost of the trip. Please see item 4 below. We are more than happy to help you brainstorm ways to raise this money!
Must secure transportation to orientation and home following SSC debrief
Must attach a picture of yourself in full uniform to the application
In order to be considered, please complete each of the following steps by the deadlines listed.
January 20th: SSC Applications are due to the territorial youth department (thqyouth@uss.salvationarmy.org). This means that you need to have all your references, as well as the link to your completed interview video, sent into THQ by that date.
January 22nd: Two online questionnaires should be completed and sent into The Lanier Practice, Inc by this date. The Youth Department/SSC Application Committee partners with an outside mental health team, The Lanier Practice, Inc., to help in the review of SSC applications. Once you have submitted your application, a member of their team will contact you to schedule a one-on-one virtual interview. Prior to your interview, they'll ask you to complete two online questionnaires that ask about your style of working and relating to others around you.
February 18th: SSC Teams will be announced.
May 24th: Personal fundraised money is due to THQ’s Youth Department. You will be asked to raise $750 towards the cost of your trip. This is a way to show personal commitment to the mission. It also helps you build a team of people around you who will lovingly pray for you while you are gone.
June 1st: SSC Leaders Orientation in Atlanta, GA. Attendance is mandatory for leaders.
June 2nd – June 6th: SSC Orientation at THQ Attendance is mandatory.
June 6th – June 8th: Commissioning Weekend “Send Off” in Atlanta, GA. Attendance is mandatory.
June 9th – 10th: SSC teams are deployed.
July 19th – 22nd: SSC Team Debrief at THQ in Atlanta, GA.
July 25th – August 1st: Attend Territorial Youth Institute to share your experience with the delegates.
Before you begin filling out the application, please spend time in prayer. If you are chosen, you will be required to do many things which are outside of your comfort zone. Also, please be aware, you are required to meet with the Lanier Practice for an interview during your application process. If you choose not to attend your interview with them, you will not be considered for SSC this summer. We hope that you will choose to join us!
