Mercy Volunteer Corps
Goal of Program
In partnership with the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, members of Mercy Volunteer Corps (MVC) enter into relationship with people who are experiencing injustices, in any form. In a spirit of mutuality, volunteers cultivate mercy and justice in the world by embracing compassionate service, social justice, spiritual growth, and a simple lifestyle in community.
Type of Placement
Arts & Music | 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 | Maternal & Infant Care | Mental Health | Migrant Worker Ministry | Native American Ministry | Parish Ministry & Pastoral Counseling | Peace & Justice Advocacy | Prison Ministry | Recreation, Camp Counseling & Coaching | Religious Education & Retreat Work | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Therapist (Physical, Speech, etc) | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Volunteer Coordinator | Youth Ministry | Mentoring | Racial Justice Work | Disabilities Ministry | Domestic Violence Ministries | Campus Ministry
Service Area
Continental United States and Guyana, South America.
Service Length
One year commitment that begins in August every year. Mercy Volunteers are welcome to apply for additional years of service. The summer program is 6 -8 weeks beginning at the end of May.
Requirements
Year-long volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and summer volunteers much be at least 18 year of age, single or married with no dependents, hold a high school diploma or GED.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
Mercy Volunteers live together in community.
Training
Mercy Volunteers participate in a week-long orientation at the start of their commitment. Volunteers serving internationally receive cross cultural training.
Application Deadline
January 24 Priority. March 24 Summer Program and International. June 24 Final US.
Address
1012 N. Bethlehem Pike
Lower Gwynedd PA, 19002
Phone: 215 346-6643
Website
https://www.mercyvolunteers.org
Primary Contact
Marie
Affiliations
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
Secondary Contacts
Marian Uba Andrea Haller Keri Gardner Marissa Gonzales MVC Staff Katie Brown Katie Griffith Katie Griffith Marie Schultz-Stebel Keri Gardner Recruitment Mercy