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Jesuit Volunteer Corps Give us one year, and we'll give you a sense of purpose to guide every year that follows. or internationally.

Jesuit Volunteer Corps matches young leaders in roles providing vital service for 1-2 years with an organization serving people in need in the U.S. Jesuit Volunteers live in an intentional community with other volunteers, build deep relationships, and gain valuable professional experience while fostering personal growth as leaders committed to faith in action. JVs engage in a year or two of service, framed within four core values of the Jesuit tradition: spirituality, simple lifestyle, community, and social justice. JVC incorporates five programmatic retreats and mentorship from local and national staff to create an experience that further prepares you for a future fighting for what matters. This formation program equips Jesuit Volunteers with a set of leadership tools and access to a network of over 11,000 accomplished alumni supporters. The Jesuit Volunteer Corps draws inspiration and direction from the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers. Better known as the “Jesuits,” the order was founded almost 500 years ago by St. Ignatius of Loyola, who challenged others to live as “contemplatives in action,” balancing between reflective prayer and work for justice.

"Hello JVC Nation! My name is Delaney Hayden, and I spent this past year as a Jesuit Volunteer and paralegal at the Immi...
10/16/2026

"Hello JVC Nation! My name is Delaney Hayden, and I spent this past year as a Jesuit Volunteer and paralegal at the Immigration Outreach Service Center in Baltimore. Little moments with clients, coworkers, and JVC friends, including serving Friday dinners with our St. Vincent de Paul’s faith family, were blessings. The power and beauty of our shared humanity as children of God were alive in every community that welcomed us. Fr. Greg Boyle’s idea of a circle of compassion with no one outside it captures JVC’s mission. Forever grateful, I carry everyone and every moment in my heart every day."

Delaney is generously serving as one of our FJV Ambassadors this year while settling into her first year of law school at Syracuse University. Check out JVC’s LinkedIn page for more insights on the program from Delaney and other recent volunteers - and stay tuned for future content!

Visit jesuitvolunteers.org for a map of JV communities and links to their house Instagram accounts for an inside glimpse at a year of service in community. ✨

In JVC, we often talk about “Faith That Does Justice" as a central idea within Catholic Social Teaching (CST) and Jesuit...
10/08/2026

In JVC, we often talk about “Faith That Does Justice" as a central idea within Catholic Social Teaching (CST) and Jesuit spirituality. But what does that mean?

At the core, it's about acknowledging faith as far more than an inner belief - and something that calls us toward outward, compassionate action. Faith shapes how we show up for others and work for systemic justice. Faith That Does Justice is faith in action, with community.

Wherever you are on your journey, JVC provides the space, community, and experiences that allow you to ask the hard questions and better define what faith in action might mean in your own life during a service year... and well beyond.

Applications for the 2027-28 service year are open! Visit https://jesuitvolunteers.org/ to learn more.

Image features FJV James Shepard working at Part of the Solution, Inc. during his 2025-26 service year in New York as part of the Harlem community.

Considering what's next? Interested in exploring a year of post-grad service? Our amazing team of JVC recruiters is on t...
10/05/2026

Considering what's next? Interested in exploring a year of post-grad service? Our amazing team of JVC recruiters is on the move this fall and would love to connect with you! This week, they'll be visiting the following campuses:

CT: Sacred Heart University (10/6); IL: Saint Xavier University (10/6); MA: Smith College (10/8); MI: University of Detroit Mercy (10/8); MN: St. Olaf College (10/5), Carleton College (10/6), College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (10/7), University of St. Thomas (10/8); NY: Iona University (10/7); WA: Seattle University (10/5-10/6), Gonzaga University (10/7-10/8)

Interested in more details or curious about when a recruiter might be in your area? Drop us a line at [email protected].

Calling all St. Louis FJVs & friends of JVC! 🎃Join us for a JVC Mass & Fundraising Reception on Friday, October 16! Her...
10/02/2026

Calling all St. Louis FJVs & friends of JVC! 🎃

Join us for a JVC Mass & Fundraising Reception on Friday, October 16! Here are the details:

✧ 📍 Where: The Jesuit Center at St. Louis University (St. Louis, MO)
✧ 🕯 5:30 PM: Mass followed by the fundraising reception
✧ 🤝 Connect with JVC President John Giere (Dangriga, Belize 1985-87) and local JVC alumni
✧ 🥐 Refuel: Light food and drinks provided
✧ 👔 Attire: Business casual

Please RSVP at the link in bio or at jesuitvolunteers.org/events so we know how many folks to expect—you’ll find the full address and event details there, too!

September’s FJV spotlight is Dr. Steph Edwards! Steph graduated from Santa Clara University in 2007, and served as a Jes...
09/24/2026

September’s FJV spotlight is Dr. Steph Edwards!

Steph graduated from Santa Clara University in 2007, and served as a Jesuit Volunteer in New Orleans from 2007-2008. She later attended the Boston University Schools of Theology and Social Work (MTS, MSW) and Boston College (PhD). She is now the Executive Director of the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium, as well as a Lecturer at Boston College and author. Read on to hear more about her journey as a JV!

“When I entered SCU I had no idea what a Jesuit was, much less what it meant to embrace a life of service grounded in Catholic Social Teaching. By the time I finished my undergrad, the four values of JVC summarized exactly the type of life I wanted for myself. Then, as now, they are central to who and how I want to be in the world.“
“Post-Katrina New Orleans was hard for solid “placements.” I worked with the local branch of the SEIU through Interfaith Worker Justice on wage theft in reconstruction efforts, helped run short-term volunteer groups through the Jesuit province, and ended up spending at least one day a week at the Harry Tompson Center (2007-2008)”

“As a JV, I learned too many things to name but what comes to mind right now is how joy and tragedy can both be fully true at the same time. In New Orleans I learned how to cultivate moments of celebration even in the midst of some of the most radically unjust and horrific moments. Even in 2007, two years after the storm, very little of the city had even been demolished yet, so we shared a street with FEMA trailers, and the back of our neighbors’ house was fully ripped off, revealing a rotting yet perfectly preserved version of their home. Yet most every night something unexpected and beautiful would disrupt the work of the day: a kid practicing his trumpet, an impromptu parade, or an invite to free food at the corner pub. It was a year of feeling my way through holding silliness and sadness at the same time.”

To our Los Angeles JVC community: Join us for a special day of reflection, reconnection, and impact! We’re gathering on ...
09/24/2026

To our Los Angeles JVC community: Join us for a special day of reflection, reconnection, and impact!

We’re gathering on Saturday, October 3 for Mass at Dolores Mission Church followed by a Fundraising Reception right around the corner at Casa Ita Ford.

Come celebrate with fellow JVs, alumni, and supporters across generations. Meet JVC President John Giere (Dangriga, Belize ‘85–‘87) 🎃

📍When & where: 11AM Mass Dolores Mission Church (171 S Gless St, Los Angeles) & after mass reception at Casa Ita Ford (DM for address).

Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at jesuitvolunteers.org/events or through link in bio.
so we can get an accurate headcount.

We will see you there! 🧡

There’s a place for you at JVC, YOU belong in this picture! Apply today using the link in our bio!
09/09/2026

There’s a place for you at JVC, YOU belong in this picture! Apply today using the link in our bio!

Calling all Washington DC FJVs and Friends! 📣 staff from JVC and JVC Northwest will be hosting a Happy Hour, and we want...
08/25/2026

Calling all Washington DC FJVs and Friends! 📣 staff from JVC and JVC Northwest will be hosting a Happy Hour, and we want to see you there!!

📍When: September 2, 6-8pm
📍Where: Dacha B**r Garden (1600 Seventh St NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States)

Come for an evening of great conversation and company!

08/20/2026

Wave back! The 2026-2027 JV cohort is officially here.👋✨

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