THE APPLICATION FOR THE 2025-2026 VOLUNTEER YEAR IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Thank you for your interest in serving with Mercy Volunteer Corps! This page contains the full application packet and links to the online application and reference form for Mercy Volunteer Corps as well as important information about deadlines and start dates.
If you need to access this information at a later time, you can do so by bookmarking this page or by visiting mercyvolunteers.org/application. If you have trouble opening the documents, please contact Keri at kerigardner@mercyvolunteers.org or 215.346.6643.
Application Materials
Year of Service Placement
- Application for Year of Service
- Online Reference Form for Year of Service (applicants should send this form to their references)
- Application FAQs
- Medical Form for Year of Service
Short-Term Placement
- Application for Short-Term Summer Placement
- Online Reference Form for Short-Term Summer Placement (applicants should send this form to their references)
- Application FAQs
- Medical Form for Short-Term Summer Placement
Application Deadlines
Mercy Volunteer Corps accepts applications on a rolling basis. Submit your application early for priority in selecting your service site and city!
The priority for all placements is January 24. The final deadline for international and short-term summer placement is March 24. The preferred deadline for U.S. placement is March 24. The final deadline for U.S. placement is June 24.
Start Dates
U.S. Placements: The one-year, full-time commitment begins August 12, 2025
International Placements: Volunteers serving in Guyana also attend cross-cultural training held online in late July.
Short-Term Summer Placements: Volunteers serving at Mercy Ecospirituality Center will begin May 28, 2025. Volunteers serving at ARISE Adelante will begin June 4, 2025.
Medical Forms
Please email your medical forms following acceptance to forms@mercyvolunteers.org.
If you prefer to mail your medical forms, please send to:
Mercy Volunteer Corps
1012 N. Bethlehem Pike
Suite I
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
Those serving in one of our U.S. locations will likely be eligible for the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. The award can be used to repay qualifying student loans, such as subsidized and unsubsidized loans backed by the federal government, or for future educational expenses at eligible schools. Currently the amount of the award is $7395 for 1700 hours of service. Volunteers will also be eligible for loan forbearance during their year with MVC. For more information about the education award, click here.
Other Resources
- Service Sites
- FAQ
- Mercy Volunteer Corps Handbook 2024-2025
- Federal Student Loan Options
- Volunteers are strongly encouraged to talk to their loan providers about which relief option is the best fit for them. Some private loan lenders offer deferment and forbearance. These options, as well as the penalties associated with each option, would be outlined in the terms and benefits of the loan contract.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward an extraordinary experience! If you have any questions about the application process or Mercy Volunteer Corps, please do not hesitate to reach out to Andrea at andreahaller@mercyvolunteers.org or 215.346.6643.
DEIB Statement: Mercy Volunteer Corps, in alignment with our mission statement, denounces all forms of hatred and oppression. We commit to dismantling racism and acting against systems which marginalize, dehumanize, disenfranchise, and oppress. With full support of the staff, Board of Directors, and the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, MVC commits to be an anti-racist institution and to foster a sense of belonging that leads to a just and peaceful world community and the liberation of all beings.
EEO Statement: Mercy Volunteer Corps does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, age, ability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. In addition, to ensure full equality of opportunity in all operations and activities of MVC, every person who is employed by, volunteers with, or is associated in any capacity with MVC shall be selected under fair procedures that provide equitable opportunities to all people.
Read our full statement and learn more here.