Apply to be a Student Pro-Life Missionary

A pro-life missionary teaches students to change hearts and save lives. By leading multiple pro-life small groups each week, student pro-life missionaries (SPLMs) serve on the front line of building a culture of life on college campuses.

SPLMs commit to one year of part-time missionary work (10-20 hours per week according to your availability). weDignify donors invest to allow this to be a paid position, starting at $17 an hour (higher pay is available based on experience).

Applications are now open for SPLMs for the 2025-2026 school year.

Requirements:

  • Current student on campus where weDignify is already established (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign or Illinois State University).

  • Completed leading a minimum of one semester of small group by January 2025.

Schedule:

  • SPLMs are, by definition, students. You will set your schedule with the Director of Mission Formation to accommodate your class schedule.

  • SPLMs will work with the Director of Mission Formation to determine how many hours you are expected to work on a weekly basis, ranging from 10-20 hours including leading small groups, office hours, meeting with students, and formation with weDignify staff.

  • SPLMs are required to attend summer staff training & leadership bootcamp, but otherwise do not have commitments during the summer. In special circumstances, a SPLM can request to work in Champaign, IL or remotely during the summer.

Job Specifics:

  • SPLMs commit to one year of service, May 19th, 2025 - May 18th 2026.

  • Required Days of Attendance:

    • May 19th - May 30th, 2025: Summer Staff Training in Champaign, IL. Housing provided.

    • July 8th - 13th, 2025: Staff Training & Leadership Bootcamp in Champaign, IL. Housing provided.

    • August 24th, 2025: Quad Day at U of I

Application Process:

  • Step 1: Fill out the questions below. Each question should be answered in about 200-300 words. Application questions are due by 5 PM (Central time) October 30th.

  • Step 2: Ask a mentor in your life to fill out the SPLM Recommendation Form. You make as a current weDignify Pro-Life Missionary, but it is not required. Recommendations are due by 5 PM (Central time) October 30th.

  • Step 3: If invited, you will be asked to interview with the Director of Mission Formation and/or current Pro-Life Missionaries.

Questions? Contact Director of Mission Formation, Maria Ilas, at m.ilas@wedignify.org.

STUDENT PRO-LIFE MISSIONARY APPLICATION