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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

 

 

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
Dweller - Miamihttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/DOOR/614/Dweller---MiamiDweller - MiamiMiami, Florida1 year termAges 13–30;Ages 19-30
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+
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+
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 Jubilee Partnershttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/193/SOOP-Jubilee-PartnersSOOP Jubilee PartnersComer, GeorgiaFlexible 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+
Program Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/671/Program-AssistantProgram AssistantChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Family Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/98/Family-AdvocateFamily AdvocateSan Antonio, Texas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Colombia 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia//684Colombia 20202- to 3-week term;2 weeksAges 15–22
Volunteer Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/256/Volunteer-CoordinatorVolunteer CoordinatorSan Francisco, California1- 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+
Arizona 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//686Arizona 2020Kykotsmovi, Arizona2- to 3-week term;10 daysAges 15–22
Immigrant Resource Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Dean-House/598/Immigrant-Resource-InternImmigrant Resource InternHarrisonburg, Virginia1 year termAges 20+
SOOP San Antoniohttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/214/SOOP-San-AntonioSOOP San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasFlexible termAges 25+
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
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
Discover Groups - Miamihttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/DOOR/620/Discover-Groups---MiamiDiscover Groups - MiamiMiami, FloridaWeekend or Week-Long termAges 13–30;Ages 13+

 

 

SOOP Ottawahttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/207/SOOP-OttawaSOOP OttawaOttawa, OntarioFlexible 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+
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+
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+
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+
Teachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership Developmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/bolivia/International-ministries/330/Teachers-of-Bible,-Theology,-and-Leadership-DevelopmentTeachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership DevelopmentBolivia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Expatriate Support Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/384/Expatriate-Support-AdvisorExpatriate Support AdvisorNepal3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Teachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership Developmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/chile/International-ministries/331/Teachers-of-Bible,-Theology,-and-Leadership-DevelopmentTeachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership DevelopmentChile3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
SOOP Camp Deerparkhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/174/SOOP-Camp-DeerparkSOOP Camp DeerparkWestbrookville, New YorkFlexible 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+
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+
SOOP Japanhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/japan/SOOP/192/SOOP-JapanSOOP JapanJapanFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Jubilee Partnershttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/193/SOOP-Jubilee-PartnersSOOP Jubilee PartnersComer, GeorgiaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Navajo BIC Missionhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/270/SOOP-Navajo-BIC-MissionSOOP Navajo BIC MissionBloomfield, New MexicoFlexible termAges 25+
Skills and Therapy Trainer for Childrenhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/313/Skills-and-Therapy-Trainer-for-ChildrenSkills and Therapy Trainer for ChildrenMongolia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
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+
Ministry Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/bolivia/International-ministries/322/Ministry-InternMinistry InternBolivia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
English Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/312/English-TeacherEnglish TeacherMongolia3-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+
SOOP Fraser Lake Camphttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/188/SOOP-Fraser-Lake-CampSOOP Fraser Lake CampStouffville, OntarioFlexible termAges 25+

 

 

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+
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+
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+
Teachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership Developmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/bolivia/International-ministries/330/Teachers-of-Bible,-Theology,-and-Leadership-DevelopmentTeachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership DevelopmentBolivia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Expatriate Support Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/384/Expatriate-Support-AdvisorExpatriate Support AdvisorNepal3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Teachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership Developmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/chile/International-ministries/331/Teachers-of-Bible,-Theology,-and-Leadership-DevelopmentTeachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership DevelopmentChile3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Benin 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/africa/benin/Youth-Venture/64/BeninBenin 2020Benin2- to 3-week termAges 15–22
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+
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+
Skills and Therapy Trainer for Childrenhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/313/Skills-and-Therapy-Trainer-for-ChildrenSkills and Therapy Trainer for ChildrenMongolia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
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+
Ministry Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/bolivia/International-ministries/322/Ministry-InternMinistry InternBolivia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
English teaching internshiphttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/china/International-ministries/645/English-teaching-internshipEnglish teaching internshipChina3-month to 2-year terms;1 yearAges 21+
English Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/312/English-TeacherEnglish TeacherMongolia3-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+
Nazareth Village 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/middle-east/israel//683Nazareth Village 2020Israel/Palestine2- to 3-week term;2–3 weeksAges 15–22;Ages 18+
Peru 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/peru/Youth-Venture/63/PeruPeru 20202- to 3-week term;2 weeksAges 15–22
SOOP Cachipayhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/SOOP/267/SOOP-CachipaySOOP CachipayColombiaFlexible termAges 25+
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+
Spain 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/europe/spain//685Spain 2020Spain2- to 3-week term;2 weeksAges 15–22
Colombia 2020https://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia//684Colombia 20202- to 3-week term;2 weeksAges 15–22
Teacher and Counselor at Bridge of Hope Girls Schoolhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/liberia/International-ministries/292/Teacher-and-Counselor-at-Bridge-of-Hope-Girls-SchoolTeacher and Counselor at Bridge of Hope Girls SchoolLiberia3-month to 2-year termsAges 21+
Community Development Liaisonhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/benin/International-ministries/310/Community-Development-LiaisonCommunity Development LiaisonBenin3-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+

 

 

Case Aidehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/96/Case-AideCase AideSan Antonio, Texas1- 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+
Food Pantry Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/674/Food-Pantry-AssistantFood Pantry AssistantElkhart, Indiana1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Global Advocacy Campaign Volunteerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/278/Global-Advocacy-Campaign-VolunteerGlobal Advocacy Campaign VolunteerWashington, District of Columbia1- 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+
School Nursehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/32/School-NurseSchool NurseWashington, District of Columbia1- 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+
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/655/Volunteer-CoordinatorVolunteer CoordinatorWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year term;1 or 2 year termAges 20+
Archives Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/676/Archives-AssistantArchives AssistantElkhart, Indiana1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Social Services Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/489/Social-Services-AdvocateSocial Services AdvocateSan Francisco, California1- 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+
Elder Care Program Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/58/Elder-Care-Program-AssistantElder Care Program AssistantChicago, Illinois1- 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+
Staff Associatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/28/Staff-AssociateStaff AssociateWashington, District of Columbia1- 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+
Restorative Justice Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Dean-House/603/Restorative-Justice-InternRestorative Justice InternHarrisonburg, Virginia1 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+
Legal Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/488/Legal-AdvocateLegal AdvocateSan Francisco, California1- 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+

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Outdoor workTanhttps://rebrand.ly/d5932, https://rebrand.ly/d5932Outdoor work
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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
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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>