We invite you to explore the many service and mission opportunities available to students across the United States and around the world. We have tried to gather as much information as possible, but it is by no means complete. If you would like to submit additional information about service or mission opportunities, please contact our web administrator at web@higheredmin.org.
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DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE LINKS
American Baptist Churches, U.S.A.
Board of National Missions - US and Puerto Rico Projects
Board of International Missions - Volunteers
Board of International Missions - Career Appointments
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Step Network Service and Internship Opportunities
Episcopal Church
Young Adult Mission Programs
Young Adult Service Corps
Presbyterian Church (USA)
National Volunteers Office
United Church of Christ
Volunteer Ministries
The United Methodist Church
Mission Volunteers
SERVICE and INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES...
Break Away's
Break Away's® mission is to promote service on local, regional, national and international levels through break-oriented programs which immerse students in often vastly different cultures, heighten social awareness and advocate life-long social action. This site offers: programs, services and a alternative break "site bank".
www.alternativebreaks.org
Catholic Network of Volunteer Service
Catholic Network of Volunteer Service (CNVS), a national association of faith-based volunteer programs, provides marketing, training, networking and technical assistance in order to help member programs accomplish their missions. CNVS promotes opportunities for men and women of all backgrounds and skills to response through domestic and international volunteer service to people in need.
http://www.cnvs.org
Council of Religious Volunteer Agencies
Are you interested in volunteering? CRVA is a broad, faith-based coalition of North American organizations (promoters, planners, users) of voluntary service. With roots in the religious community, CRVA is an independent, non-profit association. Members include local, community-based organization using small numbers of volunteers and national agencies placing thousands of volunteers annually.
www.religiousvolunteers.org
DOOR - Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection
Denver Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection (DOOR) began coordinating short-term urban educational experiences in Denver in 1986 under the auspices of the Mennonite Central Committee and Mennonite Urban Ministries. Their mission is to provide opportunities which help inform, educate, challenge, and motivate individuals to respond to the issues and concerns facing an increasingly urban world.
www.city missions.org/index.htm
Habitat for Humanity International Collegiate Challenge Program
Collegiate Challenge is Habitat for Humanity's year-round alternative break program for groups of five or more students ages 16 and older. Students spend a week of their school break working on construction with a Habitat for Humanity affiliate in the United States.
www.habitat.org/ccyp/cc.html
Peacework
Campus Ministry Volunteer Groups Needed Worldwide
Peacework offers a variety of rewarding global service projects for campus ministries, college service programs, and chaplaincies in countries all around the world. Since 1988, Peacework has arranged projects and partnerships for campus ministries and other groups in locations where short-term humanitarian service is integrated into the local culture and community and where projects help address critical social needs.
www.peacework.org.
The Pilgrimage
The Pilgrimage believes that God’s creation is in need of justice and liberation. Justice must be experienced. Justice must be lived out by a way of life. The Pilgrimage is centrally located in the business and residential district of Dupont Circle, which is in the heart of Washington, DC. The Pilgrimage is a place where one exchanges gifts, stories, lives, and experiences with those of us who are hungry and oppressed. The Pilgrimage is also a place where one can learn about other major religions, or how to shape public policy.
www.thepilgrimage.org
Project Transformation
Charlottesville or Waynesboro, Virginia
SUMMER INTERNS -
Project Transformation is excitedly approaching some deadlines for our 2007 summer program.
Summer Interns: If you know a college student that may be interested in a summer of study, service, and worship, encourage the student to apply for a once in a lifetime experience. Project Transformation interns serve in Blackstone, Charlottesville, or Waynesboro from June 10 through August 10. Application materials are attached. The deadline for completed applications is March 15, 2007. Interns will be selected and notified by April 1, 2007.
Partner Churches: If your congregation is considering support the children at one of our three camps through time, talent, or treasure, feel free to contact Shaunna at shaunna@ptva.net for more information, presentation to the congregation, or a chat with your mission team. The deadline for Partner Church Commitments are March 1, 2007.
Contact Shaunna at: shaunna@ptva.net or 434-295-2790 for more information.
Click here: Position Description
Quaker Information Center
Internships are generally part or full-time positions of six to twelve-month's duration which offer subsistence salaries or no salary in return for the opportunity to gain skills and to learn about an organization's programs by doing useful, productive work.
www.quakerinfo.org/service/index.html
Rivers of the World (ROW)
Rivers of The World is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that targets remote river basins. Their goal is to serve with people who live in these river basins and those they serve determine their projects. They ask them what makes up their greatest challenges and covenant with them to meet and overcome those challenges together. ROW projects run the gamut of human, physical and spiritual needs. Academics, research, education and medical/dental concerns go hand in hand with church planting, construction, evangelism and Bible distribution.
www.row.org
Sojourners Internship Program
Sojourners strives to provide an internship program of Christian discipleship, with a focus on life and faith, prayer and formation, and work and mission.
www.sojo.net/index.cfm?action=get_connected.internships
Westmoreland Volunteer Corps
This is an opportunity for college graduates to engage in community service and advocacy opportunities in Washington, D.C through "The Westmoreland Volunteer Corps" sponsored by the Westmoreland United Church of Christ in Bethesda MD, 301-229-7766 or Volcorps@westmorelanducc.org
Through this program, students can:
- work at a DC area service or advocacy agency for one year
- give aid to the homeless, the elderly, battered women, runaway youth, disabled persons
- be involved in a bilingual placements
- advocate to promote justice and peace, to end hunger, racism, poverty
- live in Christian community with other s committed to service
Witness for Peace
Witness for Peace international programs — based in Mexico, Cuba, Nicaragua and Colombia — are staffed with committed individuals who serve as WFP International Team (IT) volunteers. International Team members commit to a two-year term of service with the organization, akin to service with the US Peace Corps. International Team members design and implement the international programs of Witness for Peace, which include documentation, accompaniment, and facilitating educational programs for delegations of US citizens. Programs focus on the impact of US policies and corporate practices on the poor majorities of Latin America and the Caribbean.
www.witnessforpeace.org/work
RESOURCES...
Break Away's
Break Away's® mission is to promote service on local, regional, national and international levels through break-oriented programs which immerse students in often vastly different cultures, heighten social awareness and advocate life-long social action. This site offers program resources and publications for those interested in alternative breaks.
Publications
"When God's People Travel Together: A Trip Leader's Planning Manual." (#7027099009)
Order from Presbyterian Distribution Service Center at 1-800-524-2612
Leadership Development Events for Coordinators of Group Mission Trips
The Leadership Development Events are jointly sponsored by the United Church of Christ Volunteer Ministries and the Disciples Home Missions Office of Disciples Volunteering. The focus is on leadership for adult, youth or intergenerational mission trip groups within the United States.
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