Stories from Mercy Volunteers in NYC, New York
I make my way into the blinding sunlight in the South Bronx after a 50-minute commute through the dark subway tunnels of New York City. The unshaven, hard-working Puerto Rican man stands on the corner beginning his business for the…
Looking back at my time as a volunteer with Mercy Volunteer Corps, I can honestly say that joining MVC was one of the best decisions I ever made. I was fortunate enough to serve in NYC from 2011-2013 with the…
A year of service...a year of giving back to the ones that need it the most, a year of sacrifices, a year of growth, a year of challenges, and a year of valuable experiences. A year of service is so much…
Above and beyond expectations. That is the phrase I would use to describe this year so far. However, to be completely honest, I didn’t really have established expectations. I had a slight idea of what my job would entail, working…
My placement is at Catholic Migration Services in Queens, New York. Luckily my commute is just a 15-minute walk down the road! My position title is an immigration counselor. At first, it was super overwhelming, as it is a very…