Brethren Volunteer Service
Goal of Program: Sharing God's love through acts of service; caring for creation; working for peace; advocating justice; serving human need.
Placement Type: All projects fall under one of the following categories: children, youth/young adults, senior citizens, general community services, farm workers, people with disabilities, agriculture, hunger/homelessness, prisoners and the prison system, refugees, peace/justice, housing, healthcare, outdoor ministries, community organizing/development/advocacy, education/training, environment, congregations or miscellaneous.
Program Categories
Countries Served: Brazil; China; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras; Ireland; Japan; Nigeria; Rwanda; Sudan, South; United Kingdom; United States
States Served: AR; CA; CO; FL; IL; IN; IA; KS; ME; MD; MA; MT; NY; OH; OR; PA; TX; VA; WA; WV; DC
Living arrangement: In community with other volunteers; In community with former volunteers; With local people; Alone; At placement site
Length of service: Alternative Breaks; 9-12 Months; 1-2 Years; 2+ Years
Financial arrangement: Room and Board; Stipend; Medical Insurance; Transportation; Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Age Preference: 18-20; 21-30; 31-54; 55 and over
Marital Status preference: Accepts Married couples without dependents
Visa requirement: Accepts applicants from outside the U.S. who secure their own visas; Accepts applicants from outside the USA needing visa assistance
Language(s) Used in Placements: Spanish
Education Preference: High School diploma; Trade school degree; 2-year degree; 4-year degree; Advanced degree
Gender preference: Accepts Men and Women
Accepts Group Opportunities: Program accepts School/Parish groups for short-term opportunities
Accessible Housing: Program has accessible housing/placements for volunteers with physical disabilities