Tucson Borderlands YAV

Tucson Borderlands YAV We are an ecumenical program affiliated with the PCUSA. As a non-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible.

The Tucson Borderlands YAV site is a non-profit org that hosts volunteers for a year of service in Tucson, offering anti-oppression education, personal development, and vocational discernment. The Young Adult Volunteer Program (YAV) provides an opportunity for young adults, age 18-30, to serve in communities of need for a year, practice simple living in intentional community, and participate in me

aningful vocational discernment. The YAV program is open to any person of faith or good will who wants to partner with the Presbyterian Church to provide valuable community service and learn in a community of volunteers and experienced mentors.

It’s the last week to apply for our delegation on human rights and migration in Mexico City occurring this May. If you a...
03/25/2026

It’s the last week to apply for our delegation on human rights and migration in Mexico City occurring this May. If you are looking for meaningful experiences this summer then the YAV Program would love to hear from you at [email protected] and [email protected]. Or if you are just curious about other summer opportunities or the YAV program itself, we would love to share more with you about the many opportunities for young adults in PCUSA.

Thank you to the amazing Presbyterian Women and Commitee for Peace and Social Justice of Presbytery of Grand Canyon for ...
03/22/2026

Thank you to the amazing Presbyterian Women and Commitee for Peace and Social Justice of Presbytery of Grand Canyon for such a good time around Phoenix, AZ and giving us the opportunity to share about the YAV program on the U.S./Mexico border. And of course to Jay, Olivia, Katherine and Anahí who are amazing about sharing their experience in

Mexico City Delegation Update 🚨: We have changed the dates for the Mexico City Delegation to May 12th to May 18th. So if...
03/02/2026

Mexico City Delegation Update 🚨: We have changed the dates for the Mexico City Delegation to May 12th to May 18th. So if you are a young adult from the ages of 20-26 and are interested in learning more about migration and human rights in this amazing and diverse city with local partners send us email at [email protected] or [email protected] to apply or learn more.

Ya estamos en la convocatoria del programa YAV para 26-27. Y si quieres aprender más sobre el programa YAV,  tenemos una...
02/26/2026

Ya estamos en la convocatoria del programa YAV para 26-27. Y si quieres aprender más sobre el programa YAV, tenemos una plática en zoom para informarles más. Este programa ofrece muchos beneficios como un estipendio, retiros, la oportunidad de hacer amistades con otros jóvenes, conocer nuevas culturas y lugares y descubrir más sobre tu vocación y la justicia social en el mundo y la iglesia. Aparte no tiene ningún costo sólo se requiere un compromiso para servir con organizaciones por un año. Si quiere más información sobre esta plática. Aunque el programa solo es para jóvenes de 18-32 años, todos son bienvenidos para asistir a esta reunión para compartir mas información con jóvenes en tu iglesia o una organización. La reunión de zoom es para 4 de Marzo y inicia a las 6 de la tarde hora de Sonora o 7 de la tarde hora de CDMX. También, puedes comunicarte con los coordinadores del programa en América Latina en los siguientes correos… [email protected] y [email protected]

02/16/2026

This month we are featuring Axel who share about what he likes about his work with CAME and the YAV program here on the border. This is Axel’s second year of YAV, thank you for your service Axel. Este mes les presentamos a Axel que comparte lo que le gusta de su trabajo con CAME y el programa YAV aquí en la frontera. Es el segundo año de YAV para Axel, gracias por tu servicio Axel.

If you are an young adult in between the ages of 21-26 you are invited to join us this spring break in Mexico City! What...
02/03/2026

If you are an young adult in between the ages of 21-26 you are invited to join us this spring break in Mexico City! What can you expect on this delegation, here are five things that make this spring break delegation different than just any trip. So don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] and [email protected]

1. Building new friendships and community with other young adults from the United States and Mexico.

2. Exploring how the Christian Faith calls us to respond with love for migrants and human rights.

3. Witnessing the life and energy of Mexico City from local partners and migrants

4. Experiencing some of the best museums and gastronomy in the world.

5. Knowing that you only need to cover your flights from your personal finances to come on this delegation.

This this we participated in our annual journey with pastor Pedro  to better understand this beautiful place that is now...
01/24/2026

This this we participated in our annual journey with pastor Pedro to better understand this beautiful place that is now called the Arizona, United States, Sonora and Mexico and its history colonization of indigenous people like the Tohono O’odham, Yaqui and Apache peoples. It can be hard to understand the origins of some much of the pain we see in the world but Pastor Pedro is a great teacher of unraveling the layers of colonization that have shaped the places we call home here on the borderlands. Gracias Pastor Pedro por siempre enseñarnos tu conocimiento y esperanza por este región y frontera. Seguimos obrando y orando por una frontera que más se refleja el Reino de Dios.

Feliz cumpleaños Olivia!!! We are so grateful to have your smile, presence and passion for serving others with us this y...
01/17/2026

Feliz cumpleaños Olivia!!! We are so grateful to have your smile, presence and passion for serving others with us this year! Olivia serves with Frontera de Cristo with their children enrichment program and so don’t be surprised if you are with Olivia and kids are always coming up to say hi and give her a hug.

01/16/2026

Ya estamos en un nuevo año y eso significa que ya estamos recibiendo solicitudes para el próximo año del programa YAV en 26-27! Jesús es un joven adulto voluntario (YAV) que sirve en Nogales, Sonora y nos comparte lo que le gusta y ha aprendido en el programa YAV. Si quiere saber mas sobre las oportunidad en el programa YAV, favor de comunicar con nosotros por correo ([email protected]). Igual pueden buscar más información en la página de programa YAV (PCUSA).

We are excited to share this opportunity for a spring break delegation for young adults with the YAV program  If you are...
01/16/2026

We are excited to share this opportunity for a spring break delegation for young adults with the YAV program If you are interested in learning with our partners in Mexico City about human rights and immigration then we hope you can join us March 16-21! Or if you know someone who might be interested as well send this information along! All costs are covered except for airfare as well! Contact either James and Destini for more information and to apply.

Happy New Year from the Borderlands YAV Program! Although, this year has begun with a great political darkness, we are g...
01/13/2026

Happy New Year from the Borderlands YAV Program! Although, this year has begun with a great political darkness, we are grateful to spend this time with and share the the light and love that is found here in the community of faith in Douglas and Agua Prieta. Feliz año nuevo del Programa YAV en la frontera. Aunque este año ha comenzado con mucha oscuridad política, estamos agradecid@s de compartir este nuevo año con univeristari@s de Pres House en Madison, Wisconsin en la luz y amor que se encuentra aquí en la comunidad de fe aquí en la frontera de Agua Prieta y Douglas.

A big thanks to the team, volunteers and our YAV Jesus at Casa de Miscericordia in Nogales who put on an amazing posada ...
12/18/2025

A big thanks to the team, volunteers and our YAV Jesus at Casa de Miscericordia in Nogales who put on an amazing posada today. These past couple of weeks we have got to spend more time with their amazing team at posadas and hiking in Cananea. We are so grateful for all their amazing work and efforts during these difficult times for our migrant siblings.

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