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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

 

 

Familienzentrum Bammental team memberhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/germany//720Familienzentrum Bammental team memberGermany3-month to 2-year terms;1 yearAges 18+
SOOP Phoenixhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/209/SOOP-PhoenixSOOP PhoenixGlendale, ArizonaFlexible 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)
SOOP Jubilee Partnershttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/193/SOOP-Jubilee-PartnersSOOP Jubilee PartnersComer, GeorgiaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP San Antoniohttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/214/SOOP-San-AntonioSOOP San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasFlexible termAges 25+
Family Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/98/Family-AdvocateFamily AdvocateSan Antonio, Texas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
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+
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+
Case Aidehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/96/Case-AideCase AideSan Antonio, Texas1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Building communities of peacehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Youth-Venture/684/Colombia-2020Building communities of peace2- to 3-week term;9 daysAges 15–22
Program Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/671/Program-AssistantProgram AssistantChicago, Illinois1- 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+
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 Baltimorehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/168/SOOP-BaltimoreSOOP BaltimoreBaltimore, MarylandFlexible termAges 25+
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+
Trail of Death learning tour 2021https://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Youth-Venture/686/Arizona-2020Trail of Death learning tour 2021Elkhart, Indiana2- to 3-week term;9 daysAges 15–22
Site and Volunteer Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//722Site and Volunteer CoordinatorTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year term;1 or 2 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+
SOOP Quitohttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/ecuador/SOOP/695/SOOP-QuitoSOOP QuitoEcuadorFlexible term;Flexible termsAges 25+

 

 

SOOP Austinhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/167/SOOP-AustinSOOP AustinAustin, TexasFlexible 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+
Mission Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/argentina//707Mission InternArgentina3-month to 2-year terms;3 mo - 2 yrsAges 18+;Ages 21+
SOOP Brightwood Ranchhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/172/SOOP-Brightwood-RanchSOOP Brightwood RanchEvansburg, AlbertaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Camp Mennoscahhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/178/SOOP-Camp-MennoscahSOOP Camp MennoscahMurdock, KansasFlexible termAges 25+
Seminary and Bible school teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/burkina-faso/International-ministries/327/Seminary-and-Bible-school-teacherSeminary and Bible school teacherBurkina Faso3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 21+
Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/ethiopia/International-ministries/337/TeacherTeacherEthiopia3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 21+
SOOP Williamsburg Christian Retreat Centerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/224/SOOP-Williamsburg-Christian-Retreat-CenterSOOP Williamsburg Christian Retreat CenterToano, VirginiaFlexible termAges 25+
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 terms;1 - 2 yearsAges 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+
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 Drift Creek Camphttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/185/SOOP-Drift-Creek-CampSOOP Drift Creek CampLincoln City, OregonFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Welcome Innhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/canada/SOOP/222/SOOP-Welcome-InnSOOP Welcome InnHamilton, OntarioFlexible termAges 25+
Elementary Education Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/nigeria/International-ministries/291/Elementary-Education-TeacherElementary Education TeacherNigeria3-month to 2-year terms;1-2 yearsAges 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+
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+
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 18+;Ages 21+
Teachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership Developmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/International-ministries/332/Teachers-of-Bible,-Theology,-and-Leadership-DevelopmentTeachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership DevelopmentColombia3-month to 2-year terms;1 month or moreAges 18+;Ages 21+
Community Peacebuilderhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/south-africa/International-ministries/580/Community-peacebuilderCommunity PeacebuilderSouth Africa3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 20+
Service Adventure Johnstown Unit Leaderhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Service-Adventure/609/Service-Adventure-Johnstown-Unit-LeaderService Adventure Johnstown Unit LeaderJohnstown, Pennsylvania10-month term;2-3 year termAges 17–20;Ages 24+

 

 

Familienzentrum Bammental team memberhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/germany//720Familienzentrum Bammental team memberGermany3-month to 2-year terms;1 yearAges 18+
Mission Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/argentina//707Mission InternArgentina3-month to 2-year terms;3 mo - 2 yrsAges 18+;Ages 21+
Seminary and Bible school teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/burkina-faso/International-ministries/327/Seminary-and-Bible-school-teacherSeminary and Bible school teacherBurkina Faso3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 21+
Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/ethiopia/International-ministries/337/TeacherTeacherEthiopia3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 21+
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 terms;1 - 2 yearsAges 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+
Elementary Education Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/nigeria/International-ministries/291/Elementary-Education-TeacherElementary Education TeacherNigeria3-month to 2-year terms;1-2 yearsAges 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+
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+
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 18+;Ages 21+
Teachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership Developmenthttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/International-ministries/332/Teachers-of-Bible,-Theology,-and-Leadership-DevelopmentTeachers of Bible, Theology, and Leadership DevelopmentColombia3-month to 2-year terms;1 month or moreAges 18+;Ages 21+
Community Peacebuilderhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/south-africa/International-ministries/580/Community-peacebuilderCommunity PeacebuilderSouth Africa3-month to 2-year termsAges 18+;Ages 20+
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+
Medical Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/315/Medical-AdvisorMedical AdvisorMongolia3-month to 2-year terms;Flexible TermAges 18+;Ages 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 18+;Ages 21+
Community Development Workerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/kenya/International-ministries/679/Community-Development-WorkerCommunity Development WorkerKenya3-month to 2-year terms;1-3 months; possibly up to a yearAges 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)
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 18+;Ages 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 18+;Ages 21+
Community Medical Officer or General Practitionerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/385/Community-Medical-Officer-General-PractitionerCommunity Medical Officer or General PractitionerNepal3-month to 2-year termsAges 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+
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 18+;Ages 21+
SOOP La Mesahttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/SOOP/466/SOOP-La-MesaSOOP La MesaColombiaFlexible term;Flexible termsAges 25+
English Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/312/English-TeacherEnglish TeacherMongolia3-month to 2-year terms;Flexible TermAges 18+;Ages 21+
Funding and Communications Management Directorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/704/Funding and Communications Management DirectorFunding and Communications Management DirectorMongoliaLong-TermAges 21+

 

 

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+
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+
Digital Literacy Assistant Instructorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/36/Digital-Literacy-Assistant-InstructorDigital Literacy Assistant InstructorWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Grant Writerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Dean-House/602/Grant-WriterGrant WriterHarrisonburg, Virginia1 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+
Communications Volunteerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/48/Communications-VolunteerCommunications VolunteerWashington, District of Columbia1- 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+
ELAA Program Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/715/ELAA-Program-AssistantELAA Program AssistantTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year term;1 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+
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+
Family Advocatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/98/Family-AdvocateFamily AdvocateSan 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 Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/52/Program-Coordinator-and-CoachProgram CoordinatorChicago, Illinois1- 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+
Staff Associatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/28/Staff-AssociateStaff AssociateWashington, District of Columbia1- 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+
Case Aidehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/96/Case-AideCase AideSan 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+
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+

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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>