CIT Program

🔥 THE CIT PROGRAM: YOUR NEXT MISSION STARTS NOW

A life-changing ministry opportunity for high school students and leaders
Ages 14-17

The Caregiver-in-Training (CIT) Program is one of the purest forms of service: serving people with disabilities. Get hands-on missions training that leaves an indelible mark on your life.

💰 MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISING

The CIT Program is a Mission Trip. Students are responsible for raising their Mission Fee, which covers their registration, insurance, meals, and accommodations for the entire week.

Support a CIT • View Fees & Donate

Please pray for and encourage the young person you are sponsoring—this week changes lives.

WHAT YOU’LL GET – SKILLS & SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Through hands-on mentoring from experienced staff, you’ll gain practical ministry skills and expand your heart for service:

  • Increase your commitment to God and develop a heart of servanthood.
  • Expand your ability to minister and share the saving message of Christ.
  • Work directly with people who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
  • Gain valuable leadership and caregiving experience to share with your peers.

CIT Responsibilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

You will be an essential friend and helper to our guests, including:

  • Assisting with supervisory caregiving needs as directed by experienced staff.
  • Helping guests fully participate in recreational activities (swimming, sports, games, crafts).
  • Serving as a dedicated companion and friend to an individual with disabilities.

THE NEED IS GREAT: Every year, guests are turned away because there isn’t enough staff. You can help more people with disabilities attend and hear the message of Christ.

Be an Aaron or a Hur: Hold Up the Hands of Ministry.

Just as Aaron and Hur helped Moses hold up his hands (Exodus 17:10-13), the CIT program is an opportunity to literally be someone else’s hands, arms, legs, or even eyes and ears. You will learn from men and women who live victorious lives for Jesus in the midst of great limitations.

➡️ CIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST

  1. STEP 1: Register & Deposit
    Fill out the online application and submit your $100 deposit for each state you are applying to. START APPLICATION HERE
    Important: Save your log-in details! Add `cpo@specialtouch.org` and `ministry@specialtouch.org` to your safe email list.
  2. STEP 2: Medical Exam
    All applicants must have a medical examination within 12 months prior to the Get Away date. The Physician’s Permission Form is available online (locate the button on this page).
  3. STEP 3: Reference Forms
    Ensure your references promptly complete the online reference form (reference from button is also available on this page).
  4. STEP 4: Final Deadline
    All remaining Mission Funds, medical forms, and references must be received by the program’s specific Lockout Date(s).

REMINDER: ONLY apply if you can COMMIT for the entire week and have arranged your own transportation.