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Goal of Program

Becoming a Jesuit Volunteer (JV) is a journey for anyone — across faiths and spiritual backgrounds — looking to dedicate a year of their life to advancing social justice, serving their community, and putting their beliefs into action. JVs find personal transformation through service to others, permanently altering the way they see the world. Jesuit Volunteers commit to a year of service within agencies at the front line of creating social change. JVs live in intentional community with one another, while engaging in the values of spirituality, simple living, social justice, and community. We offer a transformational journey discovered via two paths - Jesuit Volunteer Corps and Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest. Hear from Jesuit Volunteers directly to begin your discernment. Applications for the '25-26 program year open in late September.

Type of Placement

JVC offers a wide range of placement types, most of which typically fall into the following categories; addiction recovery, children and youth services, community development, developmental/physical disabilities, education, employment, environmental stewardship, healthcare services, housing development and social services, hunger relief, immigration and refugee services, legal services, ministry, shelter and transitional housing, and women's issues.

Service Area

JVs serve in nearly 30 cities across the United States.

Service Length

Domestic service requires a minimum commitment of one year and is renewable for an additional year.

Program Size

There are approximately 200 Jesuit Volunteers serving every year.

Requirements

JVC encourages applicants of all races, classes, genders, orientations, religions, and abilities. One must be unmarried without dependents, between the ages 21-30, and preferably possess a degree.

Financial Arrangements

Room and board; food budget; health insurance; stipend; transportation to placement and retreats; loan deferment or forbearance letter; relocation stipend at end of term of service.

Living Arrangements

Volunteers live in community with other Jesuit Volunteers.

Training

All JVs attend orientation with JVC in August. Training and formation continues throughout the year with programmatic retreats and individual formation with both JVC and agency supervisors.

Application Deadline

The priority deadline is typically in November, with additional deadlines offered through April.

Start Date

Service begins August 1st and concludes July 31st of the following year.