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Goal of Program

Let's go make a Difference! The mission of Vincentian Service Corps West is to provide opportunities for women and men who want to serve those in poverty, live in community with other VSC members, and experience a simple lifestyle. While working directly with the poor, VSC members are called to deepen their faith, grow in charity, work for justice, celebrate life and develop close bonds. Service is geared to helping the most marginalized in society and seeing God in those we serve while helping people help themselves. A year of service makes a lifetime of difference!

Type of Placement

Case work for women in recovery and in transition, transitional shelters for women and children in need, crisis counseling, coordinating health fairs, patient advocacy, work with physically and developmentally challenged, social work, teaching and teaching aides (elementary and high school), and work with emotionally challenged youth. Fluency with Spanish is helpful in some positions.

Service Area

San Francisco, CA.

Service Length

11 months. First week of August to last week of June.

Program Size

The program ranges in size.

Requirements

Single women and men ages 21 to 30. College degree or significant life/work experience. A commitment to service. Interview, application and references. A desire for a challenge and an ability to be flexible.

Financial Arrangements

Room and board, Program covers community expenses. Work-related travel costs are covered. Possible student loan deferment for those eligible and AmeriCorps (if eligible).

Living Arrangements

Members live in an intentional community with other VSC Members.

Training

One-week orientation program focused on: building community, goal setting, and an examination of issues such as social justice, spirituality, diversity. Training at sites. Retreats, formation.

Application Deadline

Taking applications for Program Year 2020-2021. Placements determined first-come first-served basis.

Start Date

First week of August 2020