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Advocacyhttps://rebrand.ly/75fdf, AdvocacyAdvocacy
Teachinghttps://rebrand.ly/c6f2c, TeachingTeaching
Fine artshttps://rebrand.ly/a2e93, Fine artsFine arts
Information technologyhttps://rebrand.ly/6c041, Information technologyInformation technology
Legal aidhttps://rebrand.ly/95e01, Legal aidLegal aid
Manual labor and skilled tradehttps://rebrand.ly/bd9e8, Manual laborManual labor and skilled trade
Marketing and Communicationhttps://rebrand.ly/a8f2f, MarketingMarketing and Communication
Accounting and bookkeepinghttps://rebrand.ly/581e8, AccountingAccounting and bookkeeping
Child care and youth serviceshttps://rebrand.ly/0a7b6, https://www.chooseservice.org/placements#7a395ecf-c242-4ff0-b7df-a70766b02e98={"k":"","r":[{"n":"RefinableString06","t":["\"ǂǂ4368696c64206361726520616e6420796f757468207365727669636573\""],"o":"and","k":false,"m":null}]}Child care and youth services
Fitness and physical educationhttps://rebrand.ly/9c696, FitnessFitness and physical education
Health care serviceshttps://rebrand.ly/3c97b, Health care servicesHealth care services

 

 

Colombia 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/Youth-Venture/684/Colombia-2020Colombia 20202- to 3-week term;2 weeksAges 15–22
Case Aidehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/96/Case-AideCase AideSan Antonio, Texas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Dweller - Denverhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/DOOR/612/Dweller---DenverDweller - DenverDenver, Colorado1 year termAges 13–30;Ages 19-30
Intake and Outreach Paralegalhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/93/Intake-and-Outreach-ParalegalIntake and Outreach ParalegalSan Antonio, Texas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Arizona 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Youth-Venture/686/Arizona-2020Arizona 2020Kykotsmovi, Arizona2- to 3-week term;10 daysAges 15–22
SOOP Jubilee Partnershttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/193/SOOP-Jubilee-PartnersSOOP Jubilee PartnersComer, GeorgiaFlexible termAges 25+
Program Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/671/Program-AssistantProgram AssistantChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
SOOP San Antoniohttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/214/SOOP-San-AntonioSOOP San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasFlexible termAges 25+
Protection Counselorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/630/Protection-CounselorProtection CounselorWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year term;1 or 2 year termAges 20+
School Nursehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/32/School-NurseSchool NurseWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Immigrant Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/257/Immigrant-AssistantImmigrant AssistantAlamosa, Colorado1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Legal Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/94/Legal-AssistantLegal AssistantSan Antonio, Texas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
SOOP Phoenixhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/209/SOOP-PhoenixSOOP PhoenixGlendale, ArizonaFlexible termAges 25+
Administrative and Legal Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/30/Administrative-and-Legal-InternAdministrative and Legal InternWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Volunteer Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/256/Volunteer-CoordinatorVolunteer CoordinatorSan Francisco, California1- or 2-year termAges 20+
SOOP Baltimorehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/168/SOOP-BaltimoreSOOP BaltimoreBaltimore, MarylandFlexible termAges 25+
Health Case Managerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/The-Shalom-Project/583/Health-Case-ManagerHealth Case ManagerLancaster, Pennsylvania1-year term;1 year termAges 20+
Immigrant Resource Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Dean-House/598/Immigrant-Resource-InternImmigrant Resource InternHarrisonburg, Virginia1 year termAges 20+
Dweller - Atlantahttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/DOOR/610/Dweller---AtlantaDweller - AtlantaAtlanta, Georgia1 year termAges 13–30;Ages 19-30
Dweller - Los Angeleshttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/DOOR/613/Dweller---Los-AngelesDweller - Los AngelesLos Angeles, California1 year termAges 13–30;Ages 19-30

 

 

SOOP Puerto Ricohttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/211/SOOP-Puerto-RicoSOOP Puerto RicoAibonito, Puerto RicoFlexible termAges 25+
Chaplain at LCC International Universityhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/lithuania/International-ministries/681/Chaplain-at-LCC-International-UniversityChaplain at LCC International UniversityLithuania3-month to 2-year terms;2 yearsAges 21+;21+
SOOP Camp Squeahhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/179/SOOP-Camp-SqueahSOOP Camp SqueahHope, British ColumbiaFlexible termAges 25+
Elementary Education Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/nigeria/International-ministries/291/Elementary-Education-TeacherElementary Education TeacherNigeria3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
SOOP Koinonia Partnershttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/194/SOOP-Koinonia-PartnersSOOP Koinonia PartnersAmericus, GeorgiaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Laurelville Mennonite Church Centerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/196/SOOP-Laurelville-Mennonite-Church-CenterSOOP Laurelville Mennonite Church CenterMt Pleasant, PennsylvaniaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Maconhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/199/SOOP-MaconSOOP MaconMacon, MississippiFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Menno-Hofhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/202/SOOP-Menno-HofSOOP Menno-HofShipshewana, IndianaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Paxton Ministrieshttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/208/SOOP-Paxton-MinistriesSOOP Paxton MinistriesHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camphttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/213/SOOP-Rocky-Mountain-Mennonite-CampSOOP Rocky Mountain Mennonite CampDivide, ColoradoFlexible termAges 25+
English Teacher and local church liaisonhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/china/International-ministries/307/English-Teacher-and-local-church-liaisonEnglish Teacher and local church liaisonChina3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Medical Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/315/Medical-AdvisorMedical AdvisorMongolia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Ministry Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/bolivia/International-ministries/322/Ministry-InternMinistry InternBolivia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
SOOP Bethany Birches Camphttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/170/SOOP-Bethany-Birches-CampSOOP Bethany Birches CampPlymouth, VermontFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Camp Deerparkhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/174/SOOP-Camp-DeerparkSOOP Camp DeerparkWestbrookville, New YorkFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Camps with Meaninghttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/180/SOOP-Camps-with-MeaningSOOP Camps with MeaningWinnipeg, ManitobaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Crazyhead Springs Mennonite Camphttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/183/SOOP-Crazyhead-Springs-Mennonite-CampSOOP Crazyhead Springs Mennonite CampBusby, MontanaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Crooked Creek Christian Camphttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/184/SOOP-Crooked-Creek-Christian-CampSOOP Crooked Creek Christian CampWashington, IowaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP International Guest Househttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/191/SOOP-International-Guest-HouseSOOP International Guest HouseWashington, District of ColumbiaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Japanhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/japan/SOOP/192/SOOP-JapanSOOP JapanJapanFlexible termAges 25+

 

 

Colombia 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/Youth-Venture/684/Colombia-2020Colombia 20202- to 3-week term;2 weeksAges 15–22
Chaplain at LCC International Universityhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/lithuania/International-ministries/681/Chaplain-at-LCC-International-UniversityChaplain at LCC International UniversityLithuania3-month to 2-year terms;2 yearsAges 21+;21+
Elementary Education Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/nigeria/International-ministries/291/Elementary-Education-TeacherElementary Education TeacherNigeria3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
English Teacher and local church liaisonhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/china/International-ministries/307/English-Teacher-and-local-church-liaisonEnglish Teacher and local church liaisonChina3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Medical Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/315/Medical-AdvisorMedical AdvisorMongolia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Ministry Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/bolivia/International-ministries/322/Ministry-InternMinistry InternBolivia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
SERVE Nazareth https://www.chooseservice.org/middle-east/israel/International-ministries/624/SERVE-Nazareth-SERVE Nazareth Nazareth, Israel3-month to 2-year terms;a few months to a yearAges 21+
SOOP Japanhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/japan/SOOP/192/SOOP-JapanSOOP JapanJapanFlexible termAges 25+
Teachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership Developmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/brazil/International-ministries/321/Teachers-of-Bible,-Theology,-and-Leadership-DevelopmentTeachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership DevelopmentBrazil3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Seminary and Bible school professorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/nigeria/International-ministries/328/Seminary-and-Bible-school-professorSeminary and Bible school professorNigeria3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Regional Mission Intern (PROMINOA)https://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/argentina/International-ministries/319/Regional-Mission-Intern-(PROMINOA)Regional Mission Intern (PROMINOA)Argentina3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Meserete Kristos Collegehttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/ethiopia/International-ministries/337/Meserete-Kristos-CollegeMeserete Kristos CollegeEthiopia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Benin 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/africa/benin/Youth-Venture/64/BeninBenin 2020Benin2- to 3-week termAges 15–22
Regional Mission Intern (Patagonia)https://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/argentina/International-ministries/317/Regional-Mission-Intern-(Patagonia)Regional Mission Intern (Patagonia)Argentina3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Peru 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/peru/Youth-Venture/63/PeruPeru 20202- to 3-week term;2 weeksAges 15–22
Spain 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/europe/spain/Youth-Venture/685/Spain-2020Spain 2020Spain2- to 3-week term;2 weeksAges 15–22
Nazareth Village 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/middle-east/israel/Youth-Venture/683/Nazareth-Village-2020Nazareth Village 2020Israel/Palestine2- to 3-week term;2–3 weeksAges 15–22;Ages 18+
SOOP La Mesahttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/SOOP/466/SOOP-La-MesaSOOP La MesaColombiaFlexible termAges 25+
Medical Doctorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/india/International-ministries/309/Medical-DoctorMedical DoctorIndia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Seminary and Bible school professorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/burkina-faso/International-ministries/327/Seminary-and-Bible-school-professorSeminary and Bible school professorBurkina Faso3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Teachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership Developmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/ecuador/International-ministries/333/Teachers-of-Bible,-Theology,-and-Leadership-DevelopmentTeachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership DevelopmentEcuador3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Teachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership Developmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/paraguay/International-ministries/334/Teachers-of-Bible,-Theology,-and-Leadership-DevelopmentTeachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership DevelopmentParaguay3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Teachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership Developmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/uruguay/International-ministries/335/Teachers-of-Bible,-Theology,-and-Leadership-DevelopmentTeachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership DevelopmentUruguay3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Community Development and Discipleship Workerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/senegal/International-ministries/338/Community-Development-and-Discipleship-WorkerCommunity Development and Discipleship WorkerSenegal3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Community Medical Officer/General Practitionerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/385/Community-Medical-Officer-General-PractitionerCommunity Medical Officer/General PractitionerNepal3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+

 

 

Case Aidehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/96/Case-AideCase AideSan Antonio, Texas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Compassionate Companionhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/670/Compassionate-CompanionCompassionate CompanionWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Intake and Outreach Paralegalhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/93/Intake-and-Outreach-ParalegalIntake and Outreach ParalegalSan Antonio, Texas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Director of After school program and Development Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/95/Director-of-After-school-program-and-Development-AssistantDirector of After school program and Development AssistantSan Antonio, Texas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Early Childhood Instructional Specialisthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/37/Early-Childhood-Instructional-SpecialistEarly Childhood Instructional SpecialistWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Program Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/671/Program-AssistantProgram AssistantChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Housing Program Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/10/Housing-Program-InternHousing Program InternSan Francisco, California1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Protection Counselorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/630/Protection-CounselorProtection CounselorWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year term;1 or 2 year termAges 20+
Legal Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/488/Legal-AdvocateLegal AdvocateSan Francisco, California1- or 2-year termAges 20+
School Nursehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/32/School-NurseSchool NurseWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Program Coordinator and Coachhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/52/Program-Coordinator-and-CoachProgram Coordinator and CoachChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Legal Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/94/Legal-AssistantLegal AssistantSan Antonio, Texas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Supportive Housing Project Associatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/255/Supportive-Housing-Project-AssociateSupportive Housing Project AssociateSan Francisco, California1- or 2-year term;1 or 2 year termAges 20+
Volunteer Communications and Events Associatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/27/Volunteer-Communications-and-Events-AssociateVolunteer Communications and Events AssociateWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Volunteer Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/7/Volunteer-CoordinatorVolunteer CoordinatorSan Francisco, California1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Administrative and Legal Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/30/Administrative-and-Legal-InternAdministrative and Legal InternWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Communications Supporthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/53/Communications-SupportCommunications SupportChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Volunteer Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/256/Volunteer-CoordinatorVolunteer CoordinatorSan Francisco, California1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Conflict Resolution Case Managerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Dean-House/600/Conflict-Resolution-Case-ManagerConflict Resolution Case ManagerHarrisonburg, Virginia1 year termAges 20+
Teacher Assistant/Student Mentorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Dean-House/601/Teacher-Assistant-Student-MentorTeacher Assistant/Student MentorHarrisonburg, Virginia1 year termAges 20+

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¿Hablas español?#F26E5E/* red */https://www.chooseservice.org/placements#k=Spanish%20OR%20%22Latin%20America%22, Spanish¿Hablas español?
Outdoor workTanhttps://rebrand.ly/d5932, https://rebrand.ly/d5932Outdoor work
Peace and justice#179961/* MCUSA-green */https://rebrand.ly/af510, https://rebrand.ly/af510Peace and justice
Environmental work#A9CD4E/* bright-greenish-yellow */https://rebrand.ly/00879, Environmental workEnvironmental work
Immigration and refugee services#FCB749/* orange */https://rebrand.ly/7e025, https://rebrand.ly/7e025Immigration and refugee services
Housing#00B2AC/* blue-green */https://rebrand.ly/50dd4, https://rebrand.ly/50dd4Housing
Food security#CFE290/* light-green */https://rebrand.ly/b2e62, https://rebrand.ly/b2e62Food security
Education and youth#D1CEC2/* light-gray */https://rebrand.ly/93bc5, https://rebrand.ly/93bc5Education and youth

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<div><p><span lang="EN-US">“</span><span lang="EN-US">Because of my time in L.A., I know that I want to work with issues concerning race in the future. I was able to make friends, experience a different place, learn, and just have fun. I would recommend Youth Venture to anyone and everyone.</span><span lang="EN-US">” </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"><br></span></p></div>Elizabeth Eby<p>​<span><span><span lang="EN-US">Elizabeth</span></span></span> served in Youth Venture in Los Angeles.<br></p>
<div><p><span lang="EN-US">“My time in <em>El</em> </span><span lang="EN-US"><em>Oriente</em></span><span lang="EN-US"> (northeastern Ecuador) was an incredible experience. It is truly a different world there, and I know I've only seen a glimpse of it. As we </span><span lang="EN-US">return back</span><span lang="EN-US"> to the city, I know I am returning from Tena, </span><span lang="EN-US">Zábalo</span><span lang="EN-US">, and </span><span lang="EN-US">Huaticocha</span><span lang="EN-US"> a changed person with a greater respect for indigenous people all over the world.</span><span lang="EN-US">”</span></p></div>Quinn Kathrineberg<p>​<span lang="EN-US"></span><span lang="EN-US">Quinn </span><span lang="EN-US">served in Quito, Ecuador, with Mennonite Mission Network's Journey International program.</span></p>
<p>​<span lang="EN-US">“</span><span lang="EN-US">At the Homeless Prenatal Program, more than half the staff are former clients that have gone through the Community Health Worker Training Program and have moved up to be case managers and service providers. I am truly humbled every day by my co-workers' and clients' stories of perseverance, hope and strength, as well as their continued humility and service.</span><span lang="EN-US">”</span><span lang="EN-US"></span></p>Stephan Baumgartner<p>​<span lang="EN-US">Baumgartner serve</span><span lang="EN-US">d</span><span lang="EN-US"> with Mennonite Voluntary Service at the Homeless Prenatal Program in San Francisco.</span></p>