Description
JVC Northwest is seeking Spanish speakers for service positions supporting Latinx communities in Oregon and Washington. Empowering Latinx youth and assist them to grow in leadership skills, advocate for immigrants/refugees in their legal proceedings, or provide companionship for adults who are aging or disabled, there are many ways applicants who are proficient or fluent in Spanish can address pressing community needs!
As part of the service year, Jesuit Volunteer/AmeriCorps members live in community with three to seven other volunteers and explore the values of spirituality/reflection, community, simple living, and social and ecological justice. Benefits include housing, room and board, medical insurance, an AmeriCorps Education Award of over $6,000, support throughout the year, retreats, personal and professional development, and connection to a vast network of former JVs and AmeriCorps alumni.
Our program year runs August 5, 2019 - July 31, 2020. Positions are filling up fast, so be sure to apply today!
JVC Northwest is seeking Spanish speakers for service positions supporting Latinx communities in Oregon and Washington. Empowering Latinx youth and assist them to grow in leadership skills, advocate for immigrants/refugees in their legal proceedings, or provide companionship for adults who are aging or disabled, there are many ways applicants who are proficient or fluent in Spanish can address pressing community needs!
As part of the service year, Jesuit Volunteer/AmeriCorps members live in community with three to seven other volunteers and explore the values of spirituality/reflection, community, simple living, and social and ecological justice. Benefits include housing, room and board, medical insurance, an AmeriCorps Education Award of over $6,000, support throughout the year, retreats, personal and professional development, and connection to a vast network of former JVs and AmeriCorps alumni.
Our program year runs August 5, 2019 - July 31, 2020. Positions are filling up fast, so be sure to apply today!
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Living Allowance
$1044
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$1044 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
JV/AmeriCorps members invest hundreds of hours developing professional and personal skills during their service year. They often discern career and vocational pathways in which to share their gifts and skills beyond the service year. Additionally, they share homes, meals, and the highs and lows of life together, forming deep and often lifelong relationships during their year. Post-service, they join a network of over 7,000 other former JVs who served with our program, and for those who were AmeriCorps members, they join the network of over one million members with whom to network and connect.
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time
Subject to criminal background check