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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
Accounting and bookkeepinghttps://rebrand.ly/581e8, AccountingAccounting and bookkeeping
Manual labor and skilled tradehttps://rebrand.ly/bd9e8, Manual laborManual labor and skilled trade
Marketing and Communicationhttps://rebrand.ly/a8f2f, MarketingMarketing and Communication
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

 

 

Legal Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/632/Legal-AssistantLegal AssistantManhattan, New York1- or 2-year term;1 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 San Antoniohttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/214/SOOP-San-AntonioSOOP San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasFlexible termAges 25+
Immigrant Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/257/Immigrant-AssistantImmigrant AssistantAlamosa, Colorado1- or 2-year termAges 20+
ELAA Program Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/639/ELAA-Program-AssistantELAA Program AssistantTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year term;1 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+
Program Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/671/Program-AssistantProgram AssistantChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Placement with the NIJC-Goshenhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/66/Placement-with-the-NIJC-GoshenPlacement with the NIJC-GoshenGoshen, Indiana1- 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+
Border Education Program Organizerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/2/Border-Education-Program-OrganizerBorder Education Program OrganizerTucson, Arizona1- 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+
SOOP Phoenixhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/209/SOOP-PhoenixSOOP PhoenixGlendale, ArizonaFlexible termAges 25+
Dweller - Atlantahttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/DOOR/610/Dweller---AtlantaDweller - AtlantaAtlanta, Georgia1 year termAges 13–30;Ages 19-30
La Prairie Mennonite Church Community Workerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/france/International-ministries/464/La-Prairie-Mennonite-Church-Community-WorkerLa Prairie Mennonite Church Community WorkerFrance3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Family Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/98/Family-AdvocateFamily AdvocateSan Antonio, Texas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Dweller - Miamihttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/DOOR/614/Dweller---MiamiDweller - MiamiMiami, Florida1 year termAges 13–30;Ages 19-30
SOOP Jubilee Partnershttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/193/SOOP-Jubilee-PartnersSOOP Jubilee PartnersComer, GeorgiaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Baltimorehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/168/SOOP-BaltimoreSOOP BaltimoreBaltimore, MarylandFlexible termAges 25+
Community Orientation Assistant Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/469/Community-Orientation-Assistant-CoordinatorCommunity Orientation Assistant CoordinatorKansas City, Kansas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Ecuador refugee programhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/ecuador/Journey-International/80/Ecuador-refugee-programEcuador refugee programEcuador1-year termAges 18–26

 

 

Teacher Trainers at KISChttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/376/Teacher-Trainers-at-KISCTeacher Trainers at KISCNepal3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
SOOP Paxton Ministrieshttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/208/SOOP-Paxton-MinistriesSOOP Paxton MinistriesHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Pine Lake Fellowship Camphttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/210/SOOP-Pine-Lake-Fellowship-CampSOOP Pine Lake Fellowship CampMeridian, MississippiFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Fraser Valley Gleanershttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/269/SOOP-Fraser-Valley-GleanersSOOP Fraser Valley GleanersAbbotsford, British ColumbiaFlexible termAges 25+
Fraternal Special Assignmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/india/International-ministries/325/Fraternal-Special-AssignmentFraternal Special AssignmentIndia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
SOOP Camp Mennoscahhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/178/SOOP-Camp-MennoscahSOOP Camp MennoscahMurdock, KansasFlexible 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 Highland Retreathttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/190/SOOP-Highland-RetreatSOOP Highland RetreatBergton, VirginiaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Unique World Giftshttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/221/SOOP-Unique-World-GiftsSOOP Unique World GiftsHickory, North CarolinaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Beaver Camphttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/169/SOOP-Beaver-CampSOOP Beaver CampLowville, New YorkFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Fairhaven Ministrieshttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/187/SOOP-Fairhaven-MinistriesSOOP Fairhaven MinistriesVernon, British ColumbiaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Spruce Lake Retreathttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/215/SOOP-Spruce-Lake-RetreatSOOP Spruce Lake RetreatCanadensis, PennsylvaniaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Austinhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/167/SOOP-AustinSOOP AustinAustin, TexasFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Camp Ithielhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/176/SOOP-Camp-IthielSOOP Camp IthielGotha, FloridaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Hesston Collegehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/189/SOOP-Hesston-CollegeSOOP Hesston CollegeHesston, KansasFlexible 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+
SOOP Cachipayhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/SOOP/267/SOOP-CachipaySOOP CachipayColombiaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Woodcrest Retreathttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/225/SOOP-Woodcrest-RetreatSOOP Woodcrest RetreatEphrata, PennsylvaniaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Fraser Lake Camphttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/188/SOOP-Fraser-Lake-CampSOOP Fraser Lake CampStouffville, OntarioFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Tucsonhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/220/SOOP-TucsonSOOP TucsonTucson, ArizonaFlexible termAges 25+

 

 

Community Development Workerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/kenya//679Community Development WorkerKenya3-month to 2-year terms;Internships ranging from 1-3 months; possibly up to a yearAges 21+;21+
Teacher Trainers at KISChttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/376/Teacher-Trainers-at-KISCTeacher Trainers at KISCNepal3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Indonesia 2019https://www.chooseservice.org/asia/indonesia/Youth-Venture/625/Indonesia-2019Indonesia 2019Indonesia2- to 3-week termAges 15–22
Fraternal Special Assignmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/india/International-ministries/325/Fraternal-Special-AssignmentFraternal Special AssignmentIndia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
SOOP Cachipayhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/SOOP/267/SOOP-CachipaySOOP CachipayColombiaFlexible termAges 25+
Benin 2019https://www.chooseservice.org/africa/benin/Youth-Venture/64/Benin-2019Benin 2019Benin2- to 3-week termAges 15–22
Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/International-ministries/302/TeacherTeacherColombia3-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+
Regional Mission Intern (VEMZO)https://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/argentina/International-ministries/320/Regional-Mission-Intern-(VEMZO)Regional Mission Intern (VEMZO)Argentina3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Community peacebuilderhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/south-africa/International-ministries/580/Community-peacebuilderCommunity peacebuilderSouth Africa3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
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+
SOOP La Mesahttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/SOOP/466/SOOP-La-MesaSOOP La MesaColombiaFlexible termAges 25+
Teachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership Developmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/argentina/International-ministries/329/Teachers-of-Bible,-Theology,-and-Leadership-DevelopmentTeachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership DevelopmentArgentina3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
At-risk children's program assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/peru/International-ministries/355/At-risk-children's-program-assistantAt-risk children's program assistantPeru3-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+
Peru 2019https://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/peru/Youth-Venture/63/Peru-2019Peru 20192- to 3-week term;2 weeksAges 15–22
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+
Seminary and Bible school professor (Benin)https://www.chooseservice.org/africa/benin/International-ministries/308/Seminary-and-Bible-school-professor-(Benin)Seminary and Bible school professor (Benin)Benin3-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+
High School or Elementary Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/albania/International-ministries/345/High-School-or-Elementary-TeacherHigh School or Elementary TeacherAlbania3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
La Prairie Mennonite Church Community Workerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/france/International-ministries/464/La-Prairie-Mennonite-Church-Community-WorkerLa Prairie Mennonite Church Community WorkerFrance3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
SOOP Japanhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/japan/SOOP/192/SOOP-JapanSOOP JapanJapanFlexible termAges 25+
Ministry Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/bolivia/International-ministries/322/Ministry-InternMinistry InternBolivia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Accompaniment and Anabaptist Resource Facilitatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/chile/International-ministries/323/Accompaniment-and-Anabaptist-Resource-FacilitatorAccompaniment and Anabaptist Resource FacilitatorChile3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Ecuador refugee programhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/ecuador/Journey-International/80/Ecuador-refugee-programEcuador refugee programEcuador1-year termAges 18–26

 

 

Legal Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/632/Legal-AssistantLegal AssistantManhattan, New York1- or 2-year term;1 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+
Communications and Outreach Assistant (Part-time)https://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/107/Communications-and-Outreach-Assistant-(Part-time)Communications and Outreach Assistant (Part-time)Madison, Wisconsin1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Community Builderhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/109/Community-BuilderCommunity BuilderMadison, Wisconsin1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Communications and Political Outreach Associatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/8/Communications-and-Political-Outreach-AssociateCommunications and Political Outreach AssociateSan Francisco, California1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Seed to Feed Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/673/Seed-To-Feed-AssistantSeed to Feed AssistantElkhart, Indiana1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Case Management, Medical Clinic Personnelhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Dean-House/667/Case-Management,-Medical-Clinic-PersonnelCase Management, Medical Clinic PersonnelHarrisonburg, Virginia1-2 yearsAges 20+
AMBS Bookstorehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/626/AMBS-BookstoreAMBS BookstoreElkhart, Indiana1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Youth Center Assistant Site Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/641/Youth-Center-Assistant-Site-CoordinatorYouth Center Assistant Site CoordinatorTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year term;1 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+
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+
Supported Living Worker, Activity Facilitator, Communityhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/281/Supported-Living-Worker,-Activity-Facilitator,-CommunitySupported Living Worker, Activity Facilitator, CommunityMadison, Wisconsin1- or 2-year termAges 20+
US Policy and Advocacy Volunteerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/283/US-Policy-and-Advocacy-VolunteerUS Policy and Advocacy VolunteerWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Client Engagement Specialisthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/367/Client-Engagement-SpecialistClient Engagement SpecialistElkhart, Indiana1- or 2-year termAges 20+
ELAA Program Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/639/ELAA-Program-AssistantELAA Program AssistantTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year term;1 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+
After School Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/49/After-School-Program-SpecialistAfter School CoordinatorChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Hospitality Monitor and Outreach Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/470/Hospitality-Monitor-and-Outreach-AssistantHospitality Monitor and Outreach AssistantSan Francisco, California1- 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+
Employment Search Assistant Program Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/279/Employment-Search-Assistant-Program-CoordinatorEmployment Search Assistant Program CoordinatorMadison, Wisconsin1- or 2-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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<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>
<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>