Urban Servant Corps
Goal of Program
Urban Servant Corps is a faith-based, intentional community of full-time volunteers who seek to live simply while serving and accompanying those most in need at non-profit partner agencies in the heart of Denver. USC volunteers commit to engaging with values of intentional community, service, simplicity and spirituality. During a year of service, members also benefit from professional development, vocational discernment, and leadership opportunities.
Type of Placement
Child Care & Day Care | Community Organizing, Outreach & Development | Counseling | Education | Elderly Outreach | Environmental | Fund Raising, Grant Writing & Development | Gardening & Groundskeeping | Health Care | Housing Issues, Shelter Staff & Group Home | Immigration & Refugee Services | Maternal & Infant Care | Mental Health | Peace & Justice Advocacy | Religious Education & Retreat Work | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Volunteer Coordinator | Youth Ministry | LGBTQI | Mentoring | Domestic Violence Ministries
Service Area
Central Denver
Service Length
One year, late-August through the first week in August of the following year
Requirements
A commitment to service, a desire to live in intentional community, 21 years of age or older (no upper limit!), Bachelor of Arts degree (or equivalent) preferred
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
Volunteers live in a large home in the heart of Denver! Private bedrooms, shared common spaces including a dining area, kitchen, living room, game room, laundry area, and fenced backyard space.
Training
One week orientation to community life and to the city of Denver. Retreats and workshops throughout the year. On-site job training and supervision is provided.
Application Deadline
Application priority deadline is March 1. Applications are accepted until all positions are filled
Address
1660 Ogden St.
Denver , 80218
Phone: 303 894-0076
Website
http://www.urbanservantcorps.org
Primary Contact
Krista
Affiliations
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and Reconciling in Christ (welcome and affirm LGBTQ individuals). Applicants from all denominations are welcome.
Secondary Contacts
Krista Kilgus Carolyn Sautter (she/her)