Post Grad Service Updates
Information and updates from Campus Ministry
Happy July!
Some folks who have committed to a year (or more) of service are heading out to their communities or will be soon! Please know that we hold you in our prayers.
Others are still considering options (Or just beginning)! Wherever you are on your journey, know that we in Campus Ministry are here to support you. And by here, we mean physically on campus (yay!), over Zoom (or Google, or GroupMe), over email, or even bat signal (JK, unless you actually have one)! Please feel free to reach out in anyway that works for you with any questions or concerns. If we can't answer them, we will work to find who can!
To help you with your process, please find our discernment booklet directly below!
Events & Opportunities
Anti-Racism Education – Mercy Critical Concern Challenge
In response to recent events, Mercy Volunteer Corps staff is committing to providing educational resources to our Mercy community. We've made a five-week challenge to focus on the Mercy critical concern of anti-racism. The idea is to take the next five weeks to watch, listen, learn, act, and pray - completing one task in each category throughout the week (each box is linked to the resource).
Employment and Immediate Openings
Al Otro Lado is hiring and has internship opportunities!
Al Otro Lado is currently looking to hire three new staff members! If interested, please take a moment to check out the links below:
Additionally, Al Otro Lado has internship opportunities!
While Al Otro Lado continues to provide legal orientation and advocacy to asylum seekers in Tijuana and Mexicali, Mexico, including asylum seekers trapped in México, under the “Remain in México” policy, we have transitioned to an entirely remote service delivery model and we have remote internship opportunities available.
Internship assignments and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
- Conducting legal intakes
- Helping to prepare asylum applications
- Researching and compiling country condition reports
- Communication with sponsors to gather case documents
- Drafting motions and briefs
- Contacting clients to confirm appointments and updates
- Special projects related to transnational movement building
- Special projects related to impact litigation
- Assembling evidence packets
- Assisting with coordination of translation of evidence
- Interpreting for client appointments
- Producing social media content
- Assisting to draft grant applications
- Other administrative duties
All training will be provided by Al Otro Lado and incorporated into the internship. Al Otro Lado also regularly hosts outside speakers, experts in the fields of immigration law, human rights, civil rights, criminal law, and transnational movements to expose remote interns to the many tools at our disposal in the fight for justice.
Our fall internship begins on August 31st, runs for 12 weeks, and requires 15 hours a week of service. Spanish fluency is preferred, but certainly not required.
CATHOLIC VOLUNTEER NETWORK is hiring
Digital Outreach Associate
Catholic Volunteer Network is now accepting applications for a part-time Digital Outreach Associate. As an integral member of the Catholic Volunteer Network Recruitment Team, the Digital Outreach Associate will bring creativity, strategy, and innovation to our volunteer recruitment efforts. Through various online channels, this individual will grow our engagement with prospective volunteers, CVN member programs, and service partners, including our campus partners. The main goal of this role is to increase awareness about faith-based service opportunities to a broader, more diverse audience. As part of Catholic Volunteer Network’s commitment to recruiting and retaining a just and representative work and volunteer force, we encourage people of color and individuals with disabilities to apply. For a full job description, please click here.
Those interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume to: Mike McCormick, mmccormick@catholicvolunteernetwork.org. No phone calls please.
Post Grad Service Opportunities
Lydia's House
Lydia’s House of Cincinnati, OH is seeking to fill our Live-In Advocate positions to oversee and maintain our main shelter property. We offer two advocate positions, Family and Housing Advocate and the Maternal and Postpartum Advocate. The general duties of each Advocate contains much overlap, but each offer opportunities to specialize either in more traditional case management work or doula/ maternal support through the birth process.
Each Advocate receives a monthly stipend of $500, housing on-site at our Norwood property, all food, transportation, and a generous self-care allowance. All Lydia’s House community members are encouraged to participate in continuing education opportunities and funding is also available for continuing ed. Advocates should be passionate about engaging in personal and reflective Anti-racism work and living simply. Applications are currently being accepted for an August, 2020 start. To receive more information or the application, please send a letter of inquiry and resume to volunteer@stlydiashouse.org
Augustinian Volunteers
The Augustinian Volunteers invite you to apply for their 2020-2021 class! Positions are still available in Education, Campus Ministry, and Nursing. Benefits include health insurance, living expenses, and personal and spiritual growth. Learn more at www.augustinianvolunteers.org.
Mission Year Philadelphia
Mission Year is an invitation for 18-30 year olds (single and married) to embody love and justice for a year in community in Philadelphia.
As a Mission Year team member, you will be rooted in the neighborhood, become part of the local community, worship and serve alongside your neighbors, and live into being an advocate for solidarity and justice.
HELP ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDING NATIONAL SERVICE!
On April 22, several U.S. Senators introduced legislation to expand national service programs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. CVN joins other national service organizations – including Voices for National Service, America’s Service Commissions, and The Corps Network – in supporting this effort. More information is HERE.
Deadlines Approaching!
You may also find more information on programs including application deadlines on the Catholic Volunteer Network website. They also have a Youtube Channel with helpful videos for navigating Post Grad Service in this time!
Franciscan Volunteer Ministry
The Franciscan Volunteer Ministers are committed to a simple lifestyle that promotes solidarity with the poor and builds a Christian community with one another.
Volunteers will spend time working in either a local parish, with those experiencing homelessness in a community, or working with ministry in a school setting. To Find out more follow the link. https://franciscanvolunteerministry.org/
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all volunteer placements are filled or until mid-July
Center for FaithJustice
The program runs annually from September – June. Fellows will receive housing, a monthly stipend, and health insurance, while serving at a partner organization in/around Trenton, New Jersey. Work placement options are with a variety of faith-based non-profits that specialize in: social services, youth ministry, non-profit administration, and education.
For more information follow this link
https://faithjustice.org/explore/worx/faithjustice-fellowship/
The application is rolling! Please send a cover letter outlining your qualifications and motivations for applying, resume, 2 references (contact, email, phone), and any questions to Maggie Smith, msmith@faithjustice.org.
JVC NorthWest
Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) Northwest responds to local community needs in the Northwest by placing volunteers who provide value-centered service grounded in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.
Following Deadline: Until all spots are filled.
Mercy Volunteer Corps
Mercy Volunteer Corps promotes social change by placing and supporting volunteers for one year of service with people who are poor and marginalized in the United States and South America. Mercy Volunteers work in education, healthcare, and social services while living together in community and growing spiritually.
In partnership with the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, lay women and men of Mercy Volunteer Corps (MVC) enter into relationship with people who are economically poor and marginalized. In a spirit of mutuality, volunteers cultivate mercy and justice in the world by embracing compassionate service, social justice, spirituality and a simple lifestyle in community.
To find out more click here : https://www.mercyvolunteers.org
Applications are rolling until all spots are filled.
Augustinian Volunteers
The Augustinian Volunteer Advisory Board meets monthly, beginning in February and continuing throughout the spring and early summer or until all positions are filled.
The domestic volunteer experience begins with Orientation at the end of August 2020 and concludes at the end of June 2021. The international experience beings in January 2021 and concludes in December 2021.
Thank you!
If you have thoughts on what type of material you would like in these newsletters or what sort of programming would be helpful, please send an email to vucmserviceandsocialjustice@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Kate Giancatarino
Director of Service and Social Justice
Campus Ministry
Holy Cross Associates '04-'05
Email: catharine.giancatarino@villanova.edu
Website: https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/mission/campusministry/service/postgrad.html
Location: St. Rita hall 112
Phone: (610) 519-6285