MVC Short Term Application : Mercy Volunteer Corps

APPLY FOR A SHORT TERM VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

We are accepting applications to volunteer in summer 2024 at our two short-term locations: Mercy Ecospirituality Center in Benson, Vermont and ARISE Adelante in Alamo, Texas. The priority deadline is January 22 and the final deadline is March 22. A full position description for Mercy Ecospirituality Center can be found here. A position description for ARISE can be found here.

All questions should be directed to MVC staff member Andrea Haller at andreahaller@mercyvolunteers.org. Follow these three steps to apply:

Complete and submit the online application form below.
Email both of your references the link to the online reference form found here.
Following your acceptance, download the medical form here and submit it via email to kerigardner@mercyvolunteers.org.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone
Email
Birthdate
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Marital Status
- Single
- Married*
- Separated*
- Divorced*
*Has it been within the last year?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Have you applied to Mercy Volunteer Corps before?
If yes, what year did you apply to Mercy Volunteer Corps?
PLACEMENT INFORMATION
I am applying for:
- Mercy Ecospirituality Center: Benson, Vermont
- ARISE Adelante: Alamo, Texas
COMMITMENT
The eight-week, full-time commitment begins in late May/early June, 2024. A member of Mercy Volunteer Corps must be a high school graduate, 20 years of age or older, able to work 40 hours per week, have health insurance, be able to live in an intentional community and share spirituality, and able to commit to living on a small stipend provided for personal and communal expenses. Are there any financial, family, or personal obligations or situations which may interfere with you completing this term with Mercy Volunteer Corps? Please explain.
SHORT ANSWERS
Mercy Volunteer Corps desires to partner with individuals who are committed to personal reflection and discernment in preparing to serve as a Mercy Volunteer. With this commitment in mind, we ask you to please share more about yourself in the following written responses.
If applying to Mercy Ecospirituality Center: Why do you want to be a member of Mercy Volunteer Corps at Mercy Ecospirituality Center? How does Mercy Ecospirituality Center’s mission to, “Inspire reverence for Earth and to work toward the sustainability of life by acting in harmony with all creation,” resonate with your values and life experiences? If Applying to ARISE Adelante: Why do you want to be a member of Mercy Volunteer Corps at ARISE Adelante? How does ARISE Adelante’s mission to, “promote the personal development and empowerment of the immigrant community, especially women and children through educational programs that strengthen their organized community and civic participation,” resonate with your values and life experiences?
During this experience volunteers will have the opportunity to live in community with other volunteers and share in weekly spiritual reflections. Why do you feel drawn to live in a community and share spirituality? Please share an example of recent experiences in each area.
Please share an experience of a role that required you to be a self-starter and work independently. How did you navigate this role? How did you remain flexible as the role developed?
RESUME
please attach an up-to-date resume
Max. file size: 32 MB.
REFERENCES
List below the two references whom you've asked to complete this form. These individuals should include: 1) a person who knows you in a supervisory capacity from a professional/volunteer role and 2) a peer or friend. Please do not ask relatives.
Name of Professional Reference:
First Last
Name of Peer Reference:
First Last
AUTHORIZATION
I understand that securing a placement with Mercy Volunteer Corps is contingent upon a medical examination by a physician and a criminal background check performed by Mercy Volunteer Corps. I also understand that having medical insurance is a requirement of the program and I will be medically insured during the term of service. My typed name or signature attests that the enclosed information is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. While this application places no binding obligation on me or Mercy Volunteer Corps, it does indicate a serious intention on my part to join Mercy Volunteer Corps.
Signature (typed):
Date:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email
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