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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

 

 

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+
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+
SOOP Phoenixhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/209/SOOP-PhoenixSOOP PhoenixGlendale, ArizonaFlexible termAges 25+
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
SOOP San Antoniohttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/214/SOOP-San-AntonioSOOP San AntonioSan Antonio, TexasFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Quitohttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/ecuador/SOOP/695/SOOP-QuitoSOOP QuitoEcuadorFlexible term;Flexible termsAges 25+
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+
Immigrant Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/257/Immigrant-AssistantImmigrant AssistantAlamosa, Colorado1- or 2-year termAges 20+
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)
Program Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/671/Program-AssistantProgram AssistantChicago, Illinois1- or 2-year termAges 20+
La Casa Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//729/La-Casa-InternLa Casa InternSan 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
Public Ally Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//727/Public-Ally-InternPublic Ally InternAlbuquerque, New Mexico10-month termAges 17–20
Immigrant Resource Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Dean-House/598/Immigrant-Resource-InternImmigrant Resource InternHarrisonburg, Virginia1 year termAges 20+
Immigrant Ministry Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states//728/Immigrant-Ministry-InternImmigrant Ministry InternSan 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+
Familienzentrum Bammental team memberhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/germany//720/Familienzentrum-Bammental-team-memberFamilienzentrum Bammental team memberGermany3-month to 2-year terms;1 yearAges 18+

 

 

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+
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 18+;Ages 21+
Expatriate Support Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/384/Expatriate-Support-AdvisorExpatriate Support AdvisorNepal3-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+
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 - 1 yrAges 18+;Ages 21+
SOOP Hesston Collegehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/189/SOOP-Hesston-CollegeSOOP Hesston CollegeHesston, KansasFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP Camp Deerparkhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/174/SOOP-Camp-DeerparkSOOP Camp DeerparkWestbrookville, New YorkFlexible 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 18+;Ages 21+
SOOP Phoenixhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/209/SOOP-PhoenixSOOP PhoenixGlendale, ArizonaFlexible 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+
SOOP Ten Thousand Villages (Brownstown, Pennsylvania)https://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/217/SOOP-Ten-Thousand-Villages-(Brownstown,-Pennsylvania)SOOP Ten Thousand Villages (Brownstown, Pennsylvania)Brownstown, PennsylvaniaFlexible termAges 25+
SOOP The Hermitagehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/SOOP/219/SOOP-The-HermitageSOOP The HermitageThree Rivers, MichiganFlexible 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+
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+
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+
Medical Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/315/Medical-AdvisorMedical AdvisorMongolia3-month to 2-year terms;Flexible TermAges 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+
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+
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+

 

 

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 18+;Ages 21+
Expatriate Support Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/384/Expatriate-Support-AdvisorExpatriate Support AdvisorNepal3-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+
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 - 1 yrAges 18+;Ages 21+
Summer Language Institute English Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/lithuania/International-ministries/680/Summer-Language-Institute-English-TeacherSummer Language Institute English TeacherLithuania3-month to 2-year terms;1 monthAges 18+;Ages 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 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+
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+
Medical Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/mongolia/International-ministries/315/Medical-AdvisorMedical AdvisorMongolia3-month to 2-year terms;Flexible TermAges 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+
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+
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+
SOOP La Mesahttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/colombia/SOOP/466/SOOP-La-MesaSOOP La MesaColombiaFlexible term;Flexible termsAges 25+
Registrarhttps://www.chooseservice.org/africa/ghana//694/RegistrarRegistrarGhana3-month to 2-year terms;1 - 2 yearsAges 18+;Ages 21+
Teacherhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/south-korea//697/TeacherTeacherSouth Korea3-month to 2-year terms;1-2 year termsAges 18+;Ages 21+
Companion for disabled individuals living in a L'Arche communityhttps://www.chooseservice.org/europe/germany//721/Companion-for-disabled-individuals-living-in-a-LArche-communityCompanion for disabled individuals living in a L'Arche communityGermany3-month to 2-year terms;1 yearAges 18+
Volunteerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/middle-east/israel/International-ministries/624/VolunteerVolunteerIsrael3-month to 2-year terms;a few months to a yearAges 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+
SOOP Quitohttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/ecuador/SOOP/695/SOOP-QuitoSOOP QuitoEcuadorFlexible term;Flexible termsAges 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 18+;Ages 21+
SOOP Japanhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/japan/SOOP/192/SOOP-JapanSOOP JapanJapanFlexible termAges 25+
Finance Advisorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/asia/nepal/International-ministries/293/Finance-AdvisorFinance AdvisorNepal3-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+
Mission Internhttps://www.chooseservice.org/latin-america/argentina//707/Mission-InternMission InternArgentina3-month to 2-year terms;3 mo - 2 yrsAges 18+;Ages 21+

 

 

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+
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+
Staff Associatehttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/28/Staff-AssociateStaff AssociateWashington, District of Columbia1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Housing Organizerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/701/Housing-OrganizerHousing OrganizerSan Francisco, California1- or 2-year termAges 20+
Marketing and Operations Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/677/Marketing-and-Operations-CoordinatorMarketing and Operations CoordinatorSan Francisco, California1- or 2-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+
Development, Marketing and Communications Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/716/Development,-Marketing-and-Communications-AssistantDevelopment, Marketing and Communications AssistantTucson, Arizona1- or 2-year term;1 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+
Volunteer Coordinatorhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/7/Volunteer-CoordinatorVolunteer CoordinatorSan Francisco, California1- 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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
Communications Volunteerhttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/48/Communications-VolunteerCommunications VolunteerWashington, District of Columbia1- 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+
Early Childhood Teacher Assistanthttps://www.chooseservice.org/north-america/united-states/Mennonite-Voluntary-Service/51/Early-Childhood-Teacher-AssistantEarly Childhood Teacher AssistantChicago, 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+
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+

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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
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>