The Value of Service
When I decided to do a year of service at Maryhouse I thought it would be similar to my past jobs working with the homeless population. But, being a Mercy Volunteer at Maryhouse is unlike anything I have ever done…
Lessons Learned: #Growing
There have already been so many ups and downs, realizations, and lessons and I have only been here for 7 months! Wild! Adjusting to different community dynamics as well as starting a new job 3 months into my year of…
Finding Comfort In Being Uncomfortable
“You don’t fear change. You fear the unknown. If you knew the future would be great, you’d welcome change to get there. Well, the future IS great. Proceed.” -Joe Vitale New This Year: City State House Roommates Monthly Budget No…
From Sacramento to Savannah: My 2nd Year with MVC
Savannah sits among the hanging Spanish Moss which presents a haunting glare on the city. In this mysterious haunting city, there lies a free health clinic named St. Mary’s Health Center. It is here that my second volunteer year begins.…
Alumni Spotlight: From Awkward Imposter to Doctoral Student
My name is Ryan Flinn and I am proud to be an alumnus of Mercy Volunteer Corps. I served at Francis House Center in Sacramento, California from 2012-2013. I am currently a doctoral student in counseling psychology at New Mexico…