APPLY FOR A SHORT-TERM VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

We are accepting applications to volunteer in summer 2025 at our two short-term locations: Mercy Ecospirituality Center in Benson, Vermont and ARISE Adelante in Alamo, Texas. The priority deadline is January 24 and the final deadline is March 24. The 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 Keri Gardner at kerigardner@mercyvolunteers.org. Follow these three steps to apply:

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

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name*
Current Address*
Birthdate*
Marital Status*
Do you have a valid driver's license?*
Have you applied to Mercy Volunteer Corps before?*

PLACEMENT INFORMATION

I am applying for:*
If applying for both, please select your top placement choice

COMMITMENT

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 both placements, please complete both short answer questions.
If applying to both placements, please complete both short answer questions.

RESUME

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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:*
Name of Peer Reference:*

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.
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