Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) Northwest
Goal of Program
Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) Northwest responds to local community needs in the Northwest by placing volunteers who provide value-centered service grounded in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Each year, more than 100 full-time Jesuit Volunteer (JV)/ AmeriCorps members commit to a year of service focusing on the values of community, simple living, social and ecological justice, and spirituality/reflection. During their year, volunteers support people living on the margins of society and fragile ecosystems throughout the Northwest. JVs are supported by professional staff who provide a week-long orientation at the beginning of the program year; two retreats throughout the year; two site visits; and ongoing support by phone and email. Additionally, the JVs enjoy vast a network of former Jesuit Volunteers and community members who mentor and support them in and after their year of service.
Type of Placement
AIDS Ministry | Arts & Music | Building Trades & Construction | Child Care & Day Care | Communications & Public Relations | Community Organizing, Outreach & Development | Counseling | Education | Elderly Outreach | Environmental | Gardening & Groundskeeping | Health Care | Hispanic Ministry | Housing Issues, Shelter Staff & Group Home | Immigration & Refugee Services | Lawyer, Legal Aide & Paralegal | Library Science | Maternal & Infant Care | Mental Health | Migrant Worker Ministry | Native American Ministry | Parish Ministry & Pastoral Counseling | Peace & Justice Advocacy | Prison Ministry | Recreation, Camp Counseling & Coaching | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Volunteer Coordinator | LGBTQI | Mentoring | Racial Justice Work | Disabilities Ministry | Domestic Violence Ministries
Service Area
Jesuit Volunteers serve in urban, rural, and remote locales across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, including alongside Native American and Native Alaskan communities.
Service Length
Jesuit Volunteers make a service commitment of one year, beginning in August through the end of July, and have the option to reapply for additional years of service.
Requirements
Go to www.jvcnorthwest.org for complete list of requirements.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
Jesuit Volunteers live in intentional community with three to seven other Jesuit Volunteers.
Training
JVs participate in a five-day orientation at the start of the service year. Agencies where JVs serve provide on-site orientation and pertinent training for positions.
Application Deadline
Priority Deadline is in Jan., with applications accepted afterwards until all positions are filled.
Address
PO Box 22125
Portland OR, 97269
Phone: 503 335-8202
Website
https://jvcnorthwest.org/
Primary Contact
Christopher
Affiliations
Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
Secondary Contacts
Christopher Suriano Greg Carpinello Alex Salonga Abby King-Kaiser