Looking for a professional placement to use your education skills?
MVC OFFERS EDUCATION PLACEMENTS IN THE USA & SOUTH AMERICA.
Mercy Volunteers serving in the education field are placed either in a classroom or at an enrichment program. Classroom experience is available for elementary, high school, paraprofessional, workforce development, and special education.
Some volunteers serving in the education field apply for graduate school during their year of service. Other volunteers are offered full-time positions at their service sites following their year of service. Make sure to check out our education discounts for MVC alumni!
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submit your application by January 24 for priority in selecting your service site and city!
“Each day, I was called to cultivate mercy and justice in the world uniquely as I endeavored to meet students where they were and simply be present to their realities. These ‘small’ and mundane mercy moments were perhaps the most sacred of my experience.”
-Catherine Lundstrom: Detroit, Michigan
Mercy Volunteer Corps offers
PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENTS
Mercy Volunteers serving in the education field gain professional experience at accredited institutions across the U.S. and South America. Each of these positions is supported by a site supervisor who ensures that our volunteer is gaining professional experience and is fully immersed in their service site. To view our service sites by city please click here.
IGNITE PEACE
Cincinnati
Advocacy: The volunteer will research and prepare educational materials on core issues, plan programs and prayer services, and engage in grassroots organizing with various collaborating groups.
ST. BONIFACE SCHOOL
Cincinnati
Classroom: A volunteer will support grades 3-5 classroom teachers with preparation of lessons and materials and engage students in one-on-one and small group instruction.
MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES
Philadelphia
Enrichment: A volunteer is needed to support the Pre-K program and provide academic support and implementation of activities for children 3-5 years old.
CRISTO REY
HIGH SCHOOL
Sacramento
Academic Support: A volunteer will tutor individuals and small groups and assist students with executive functioning skills.
BOSCO
ACADEMY
Guyana, South America
Classroom: Volunteers are needed to serve as teachers, tutors, and cocurricular activities coordinators at Bosco Academy, an elementary school connected with St. John Bosco Boys’ Orphanage.
MERCY WINGS ACADEMIC FOUNDATION
Guyana, South America
Classroom: Volunteers are needed as teachers in the Adolescent Development Program (ages 14-19) and in remedial subjects (math, reading, or computer literacy).
Are you ready to volunteer in the education field?
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MVC staff members are here to answer all of your questions and help find a placement that matches your skills and professional goals. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Recruitment Coordinator Andrea at ContactUs@mercyvolunteers.org with all of your questions!
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