Social Services Placements
Mercy Volunteers promote social change by working full-time as case managers, program and activities coordinators, housing specialists, outreach specialists, personal development coaches, and client advocates. Social services experience is available for homeless outreach, women's advocacy, immigration and refugee services, community organizing, youth programming, mental health support, elderly care, and food security.
Mercy Volunteers serving in the social services field gain professional experience at reputable organizations across the U.S. and South America. Each of these positions is supported by a site supervisor who ensures that they are gaining meaningful skills and experience and provides ongoing professional development. After their year of service, a significant number of Mercy Volunteers are offered full-time positions at their service sites or decide to further their education with education discounts for Mercy Volunteer Corps alumni!
All Mercy Volunteers are provided with housing, transportation, monthly stipends, quarterly retreats, and more! Volunteers live together in community with a commitment to social justice, spiritual growth, and a simple and sustainable lifestyle.