Be a part of it!
Our volunteers do not fit a specific mold, except that of the desire for service and inner growth.
We answer the call as:
So far ...
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We range in age from 6 months to 80+ years
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We've come from 40 states and 4 countries
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We are people from all walks of life -- teachers, students - undergraduates to Ph.D.s, lawyers, farmers, moms, dads, grandparents, plumbers, religious, professional athletes, business executives, nurses, doctors, military personnel, artists, salespeople, zoo keepers, stenographers, unemployed, retired, federal employees, the list goes on and on!
Volunteer
It's the irony of service: you make the decision to do it because you want to
help by giving your time and effort, but so often you
end up getting so much more from your service than you could
ever give.
Visit the stories section to get a taste of our volunteer life, including a day in the life of a PV Volunteer.
Placements | Requirements | Benefits | Application | Stories
Placements
The summer program starts in West Virginia the third weekend in June and runs for eight weeks. The program serves Wyoming County, in southern W.V.
New volunteers are asked to begin with at least a two-week term of service in West Virginia. Applications are due May 1.
Bedford-Stuyvesant Summer Program
The summer program in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn consists of a two-week peace camp for children every August. The camp is based out of Our Lady of Monserrate Church. New volunteers are asked to begin with a one-week term of service in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Applications are due May 1.
Year-Long Placements
We do not currently have a year-long program, but hope to restart it soon!
Alternative College Breaks
The PV Volunteers are open to running alternative college breaks throughout the year. Currently, we set up a spring break trip with students from Northern Illinois University, and a Christmas break trip with Elms College (Chicopee, Mass.). College ministry or service directors contact Jill Wallace at jill.wallace@pvprogram.org to inquire about a trip.
Requirements
Summer Programs
Prospective volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and be out of high school for one year. Families with children are eligible!
Placements range from 2-8 weeks in West Virginia and 1-2 weeks in Bedford-Stuyvesant. New volunteers are asked to volunteer at least two weeks in West Virginia or one week in Bed-Stuy.
Prospective volunteers must submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, and proof of medical insurance by May 1st.
Alternative College Breaks
College ministry or service directors contact Jill Wallace at jill.wallace@pvprogram.org to inquire about a trip.
benefits
Summer Programs
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iDirect Service
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iRoom and Board
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iGas Reimbursement
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iLeadership Development
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iAbility to work with diverse groups of people
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iPossible Americorps Education Award
(for full-summer volunteers)
APPLICATION
If you are interested in
becoming a PV Volunteer, please begin by emailing pvprogram@gmail.com
The PV Volunteer program does not discriminate its opportunities or services based on race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.