Mercy Volunteer Corps
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Health & Medicine
- Homeless & Housing
- Immigrants & Refugees
- Women
Location
1012 N Bethlehem PikeSuite ILower Gwynedd, PA 19002 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.mercyvolunteers.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
In partnership with the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, members of Mercy Volunteer Corps (MVC) enter into relationship with people who are experiencing injustices, in any form. In a spirit of mutuality, volunteers cultivate mercy and justice in the world by embracing compassionate service, social justice, spiritual growth, and a simple lifestyle in community.
Description
Mercy Volunteer Corps promotes social change by placing and supporting volunteers for one year of service with people who are experiencing injustices, in any form, in the United States and Guyana, South America. Mercy Volunteers work in education, healthcare, and social services while growing spiritually and living simply in community. While serving, volunteers are provided with housing, transportation, monthly stipends, and health insurance.