QUAKER VOLUNTARY SERVICE INC
Programs
Quaker Voluntary Service Fellowship
QUAKER VOLUNTARY SERVICE, INC. IS DEDICATED TO WORKING WITH LOCAL QUAKER MEETINGS AND CHURCHES IN THE UNITED STATES TO CREATE AND SUPPORT HOUSES OF SERVICE IN ATLANTA, GA, BOSTON, MA,PHILADELPHIA, PA, PORTLAND, OR, AND MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IN THESE HOUSES, YOUNG ADULT VOLUNTEERS (FELLOWS) BETWEEN THE AGES OF 21-30 LIVE IN AN INTENTIONAL QUAKER COMMUNITY WHILE UNDERTAKING 11-MONTH-SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS WITH LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.QVS SEEKS TO FACILITATE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF UNDERLYING STRUCTURAL OPPRESSION THROUGH MEANINGFUL WORK INVOLVING LEARNING & GROWTH. QVS PARTNERS WITH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER DIRECT SUPPORT TO MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES, OR WHICH STRIVE TO TRANSFORM UNJUST SYSTEMS THROUGH SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY. BY PARTNERING WITH QVS, LONG STANDING SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ARE ABLE TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO DO WORK THEY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO WITHOUT THE HELP OF QVS FELLOWS. QVS FELLOWS INTERN FULL TIME AT THESE AGENCIES, WHILE EXPLORINGTHEMES OF SPIRITUAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH WITH LOCAL QUAKERS AND STAFF.FELLOWS RECEIVE HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, SUPPORT FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS (INCLUDING ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE IF NEEDED), AND A SMALL STIPEND, WHILE ENGAGING IN REGULAR WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS THAT ALLOW FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION IN SOCIAL JUSTICE, FAITH, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesAug 1, 2022 – Jul 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$665.9K
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