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All placementshttps://www.chooseservice.org/placements, https://www.chooseservice.org/placementsAll placements
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

 

 

San Antoniohttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/214/SOOP-San-AntonioSan AntonioSan Antonio, TexasFlexible termAges 25+
CASAS Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/guatemala/International-ministries/693/CASAS-InternCASAS InternGuatemala3-month to 2-year terms;1 week - 1 yearAges 18+;Ages 18+ (Families are welcome)
Legal Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//752Legal AdvocateChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Jubilee Partnershttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/193/SOOP-Jubilee-PartnersJubilee PartnersComer, GeorgiaFlexible termAges 25+
Phoenixhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/209/SOOP-PhoenixPhoenixGlendale, ArizonaFlexible termAges 25+
Immigrant Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/257/Immigrant-AssistantImmigrant AssistantAlamosa, Colorado1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Quitohttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/ecuador/SOOP/695/SOOP-QuitoQuitoEcuadorFlexible term;Flexible termsAges 25+
Baltimorehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/168/SOOP-BaltimoreBaltimoreBaltimore, MarylandFlexible termAges 25+
Christ at the Borders Pilgrimagehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//758Christ at the Borders Pilgrimage8 daysyouth groups, family groups, intergenerational groups, friend groups,...
Maria Skobtsova Househttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/france//768Maria Skobtsova HouseFranceFlexible termAges 25+
CASAS Sabbaticals, short-term service, language learning and personal growthhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/guatemala//745CASAS Sabbaticals, short-term service, language learning and personal growthGuatemala3-month to 2-year terms;1 week - 1 yearAges 18+;Ages 18+ (Families are welcome)
SEMILLA Opportunitieshttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/guatemala//746SEMILLA Opportunities3-month to 2-year terms;1 week - 1 yearAges 18+;Ages 18+ (Families are welcome)
Site and Volunteer Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//722/Site-and-Volunteer-CoordinatorSite and Volunteer CoordinatorTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year term;1 or 2 year termAges 20+
Immigration Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//734Immigration AdvocateChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Legal Orientation and Administrative Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//735Legal Orientation and Administrative AssistantTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year termAges 20+

 

 

San Antoniohttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/214/SOOP-San-AntonioSan AntonioSan Antonio, TexasFlexible termAges 25+
SEMILLA Guest House Hosthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/guatemala/International-ministries/702/SEMILLA-Guest-House-HostSEMILLA Guest House HostGuatemala3-month to 2-year terms;3 mo - 6 moAges 18+;Ages 21+
CASAS Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/guatemala/International-ministries/693/CASAS-InternCASAS InternGuatemala3-month to 2-year terms;1 week - 1 yearAges 18+;Ages 18+ (Families are welcome)
Fairhaven Ministrieshttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/187/SOOP-Fairhaven-MinistriesFairhaven MinistriesVernon, British ColumbiaFlexible termAges 25+
Fraser Lake Camphttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/188/SOOP-Fraser-Lake-CampFraser Lake CampStouffville, OntarioFlexible termAges 25+
Hesston Collegehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/189/SOOP-Hesston-CollegeHesston CollegeHesston, KansasFlexible termAges 25+
Highland Retreathttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/190/SOOP-Highland-RetreatHighland RetreatBergton, VirginiaFlexible termAges 25+
Japanhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/japan/SOOP/192/SOOP-JapanJapanJapanFlexible termAges 25+
Jubilee Partnershttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/193/SOOP-Jubilee-PartnersJubilee PartnersComer, GeorgiaFlexible termAges 25+
Koinonia Farmhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/194/SOOP-Koinonia-PartnersKoinonia FarmAmericus, GeorgiaFlexible termAges 25+
Lakewood Retreat Centerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/195/SOOP-Lakewood-Retreat-CenterLakewood Retreat CenterBrooksville, FloridaFlexible termAges 25+
Laurelville Mennonite Church Centerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/196/SOOP-Laurelville-Mennonite-Church-CenterLaurelville Mennonite Church CenterMt Pleasant, PennsylvaniaFlexible termAges 25+
Maconhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/199/SOOP-MaconMaconMacon, MississippiFlexible termAges 25+
MCC Appalachia Buildhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/200/SOOP-MCC-AppalachiaMCC Appalachia BuildPike County, KentuckyFlexible termAges 25+
Menno-Hof Mennonite-Amish Visitor Centerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/202/SOOP-Menno-HofMenno-Hof Mennonite-Amish Visitor CenterShipshewana, IndianaFlexible termAges 25+
Mennonite Heritage Villagehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/204/SOOP-Mennonite-Heritage-VillageMennonite Heritage VillageSteinbach, ManitobaFlexible termAges 25+
Okanagan Gleanershttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/205/SOOP-Okanagan-GleanersOkanagan GleanersOliver, British ColumbiaFlexible termAges 25+
Ontario Gleanershttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/206/SOOP-Ontario-GleanersOntario GleanersCambridge, OntarioFlexible termAges 25+
Paxton Ministrieshttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/208/SOOP-Paxton-MinistriesPaxton MinistriesHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaFlexible termAges 25+
Phoenixhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/209/SOOP-PhoenixPhoenixGlendale, ArizonaFlexible termAges 25+

 

 

Open Door Mennonite Churchhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//741Open Door Mennonite ChurchJackson, MississippiFlexible termAges 25+
SEMILLA Guest House Hosthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/guatemala/International-ministries/702/SEMILLA-Guest-House-HostSEMILLA Guest House HostGuatemala3-month to 2-year terms;3 mo - 6 moAges 18+;Ages 21+
CASAS Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/guatemala/International-ministries/693/CASAS-InternCASAS InternGuatemala3-month to 2-year terms;1 week - 1 yearAges 18+;Ages 18+ (Families are welcome)
Christliche Dienstehttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/germany//769Christliche DiensteGermany3-month to 2-year terms;1 yearAges 18+;Ages 21+
Die Villa Mannheimhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/germany//770Die Villa MannheimGermany3-month to 2-year terms;1 yearAges 18+;Ages 21+
Familienzentrum Bammentalhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/germany//771Familienzentrum BammentalGermany3-month to 2-year terms;1 yearAges 18+;Ages 21+
Japanhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/japan/SOOP/192/SOOP-JapanJapanJapanFlexible termAges 25+
Cachipayhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/SOOP/267/SOOP-CachipayCachipayColombiaFlexible termAges 25+
Finance Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/293/Finance-AdvisorFinance AdvisorNepal3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 21+
General Surgeons and ENT Surgeonshttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/296/General-Surgeons-and-ENT-SurgeonsGeneral Surgeons and ENT SurgeonsNepal3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 21+
English Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/hong-kong/International-ministries/300/English-TeacherEnglish TeacherHong Kong3-month to 2-year terms;Flexible TermAges 18+;Ages 21+
Disaster Management Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/301/Disaster-Management-AdvisorDisaster Management AdvisorNepal3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 21+
Teacher or assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/International-ministries/302/Teacher-or-assistantTeacher or assistantColombia3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 21+
Match your skills opportunityhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/306/Match-your-skills-opportunityMatch your skills opportunityMongolia3-month to 2-year terms;Flexible TermAges 18+;Ages 21+
Community Development Liaisonhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/benin/International-ministries/310/Community-Development-LiaisonCommunity Development LiaisonBenin3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 21+
English Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/312/English-TeacherEnglish TeacherMongolia3-month to 2-year terms;Flexible TermAges 18+;Ages 21+
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 terms;Flexible TermAges 18+;Ages 21+
Sports Ministry Trainerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/314/Sports-Ministry-TrainerSports Ministry TrainerMongolia3-month to 2-year terms;Flexible TermAges 18+;Ages 21+
Medical Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/315/Medical-AdvisorMedical AdvisorMongolia3-month to 2-year terms;Flexible TermAges 18+;Ages 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 18+;Ages 21+
Ministry Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/bolivia/International-ministries/322/Ministry-InternMinistry InternBolivia3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 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 18+;Ages 21+
Bible and Theology Instructorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/india/International-ministries/324/Bible-and-Theology-InstructorBible and Theology InstructorIndia3-month to 2-year terms;Flexible TermAges 18+;Ages 21+
Special Assignmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/india/International-ministries/325/Special-AssignmentSpecial AssignmentIndia3-month to 2-year terms;Flexible TermAges 18+;Ages 21+
Seminary and Bible school professorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/ghana/International-ministries/326/Seminary-and-Bible-school-professorSeminary and Bible school professorGhana3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 21+

 

 

Urban Sproutshttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//776Urban SproutsSan Francisco, California1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Legal Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//752Legal AdvocateChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Intake and Clinic Assistant plus Legal Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//763Intake and Clinic Assistant plus Legal 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+
After School Program Specialisthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/49/After-School-Program-SpecialistAfter School Program SpecialistChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Program Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/52/Program-Coordinator-and-CoachProgram CoordinatorChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Pantry Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/687/Pantry-AssistantPantry AssistantChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year term;1 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+
Adult Basic Literacy Program Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/717/Adult-Basic-Literacy-Program-AssistantAdult Basic Literacy Program AssistantTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year term;1 or 2 year termAges 20+
Kaleidoscope Program Coordinator https://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//749Kaleidoscope Program Coordinator Chicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Site and Volunteer Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//722/Site-and-Volunteer-CoordinatorSite and Volunteer CoordinatorTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year term;1 or 2 year termAges 20+
Communications Coordinator and Indigenous Solidarity Organizerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//733Communications Coordinator and Indigenous Solidarity OrganizerTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Immigration Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//734Immigration AdvocateChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Legal Orientation and Administrative Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//735Legal Orientation and Administrative AssistantTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year termAges 20+
San Francisco Parks Alliancehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//777San Francisco Parks AllianceSan Francisco, California1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Friends of the Urban Foresthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//778Friends of the Urban ForestSan Francisco, California1- or 2-year termAges 20+
ESL or youth program assistant https://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//736ESL or youth program assistant Chicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
After School Program Teacher (K-5th)https://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//779After School Program Teacher (K-5th)San Francisco, California1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Library Volunteer Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//756Library Volunteer CoordinatorTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year termAges 20+
After School Program Assistant https://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//750After School Program Assistant Chicago, Illinois1- 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
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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>