MVS Now an Offical Alternative Service Option

On April 20, 2010, Mennonite Voluntary Service and the Selective Service entered into an agreement making MVS the first faith-based organization to become an officially recognized employer for conscientious objectors, should the draft ever be reinstated.  See the full story here.

Jubilee North

Jubilee North is home to talented volunteers aged 20 and older who commit to a year of service at social justice and community-building organizations in Rochester, N.Y . In this cooperative living experience, participants explore the transformative power of service in a supportive environment that encourages spiritual growth and creative approaches to faithful Christian living.

Jubilee North is a program of Mennonite Voluntary Service, administered locally by the Rochester Area Mennonite Fellowship.  (Read their press release about our new program.)

Andrew, Nathan, Ben and Sylvia -- members of Rochester Area Mennonite Fellowship


Join us!  Applications are now being considered for service terms beginning August 2011, in the following areas:

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
   * Program Assistant for Partners in Restorative Initiatives 
    * Program Assistant for the Gandhi Institute 

ADVOCACY FOR MIGRANT FARM WORKERS
   * Bilingual Community Health Worker/Educator
  
HOSPITALITY FOR THE HOMELESS
   * Shelter Staff at Saint Joseph's House of Hospitality

HEALTH CARE FOR THE UNDERSERVED
   * Community Outreach Worker for Jefferson Family Medicine

FOOD ACCESS AND SUSTAINABILITY
   * Policy and Social Justice Asst for Northeast Organic Farmers Assn
   * Communication and Event Planning Asst for Northeast Organic Farmers Assn
   * Food & Farm Education and Outreach Asst for Northeast Organic Farmers Assn
   * Nutrition Education Program Assistant for Foodlink 

LEGAL ISSUES
   * Parent Advocate for Monroe County Family Law Bureau
   * Sentencing Mitigation Specialist at Public Defender's Office



What's your passion?  Tell us your interest and talents, and we'll find you a service placement.

For more information or to apply, go to the Mennonite Voluntary Service web site
or contact Roger Kurtz, 585-831-6724.