Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC)
Goal of Program
The Lutheran Volunteer Corps motto is “A year of service, a lifetime of commitment.” LVC fellows broaden their knowledge of social justice by being placed in positions at outstanding nonprofit organizations; participating in national, monthly program days learning about social justice topics; and living in community simply and sustainably. Volunteers agree to support and deepen the values around anti-racism/anti-oppression, welcoming of people of color and LGBTQIA+, and exploring diverse religious perspectives. The program offers a learning space necessary for social justice work and leadership and a foundation for living out the values of social justice in the world.
Type of Placement
Business & Administration | Agriculture, Agronomy & Animal Husbandry | AIDS Ministry | Arts & Music | Child Care & Day Care | Communications & Public Relations | Community Organizing, Outreach & Development | Counseling | Education | Elderly Outreach | Environmental | Fund Raising, Grant Writing & Development | 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 | Parish Ministry & Pastoral Counseling | Peace & Justice Advocacy | Recreation, Camp Counseling & Coaching | Religious Education & Retreat Work | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Volunteer Coordinator | Youth Ministry | Black/African American Ministry | LGBTQI | Nonviolence and Conflict Resolution | Mentoring | Racial Justice Work | Disabilities Ministry | Domestic Violence Ministries
Service Area
DC, Baltimore, Twin Cities MN, Pittsburgh, PA
Service Length
12-month term from Sep 1, to July 31, 6-month term from January to July, or Sep to Feb, 40 hours per week
Requirements
Volunteers must be 21 years old. Need not be Lutheran. Married couples and committed partners are welcome to apply.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
Fellows live in intentional communities of three to six people; or in their own housing for virtual-only positions.
Training
Anti-oppression training is the foundation of service; broad exposure to various social justice topics occur monthly; and position-specific training provided by placement orgs.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted from October to June, with priority deadline of Feb 15
Address
1226 Vermont Ave NW
Washington DC, 20005
Phone: 202 387-3222
Website
http://www.lutheranvolunteercorps.org
Primary Contact
Theresa
Affiliations
Lutheran - ELCA, Reconciling in Christ
Secondary Contacts
Shae Agee Jean Ahwesh