Lutheran Volunteer Corps website
Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) is a one-year domestic volunteer service program founded by Luther Place Memorial Church. It is for people who want to explore their spirituality while working for social justice in various ways, living with other volunteers in Chicago, Milwaukee, Omaha, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Tacoma, Twin Cities, Washington, DC, and Wilmington.
Application/Requirements
- Applications must be received in LVC's DC office by January 15, March 13, or May 1
- Applicants must be 21 or older
- Must be self-motivated, mature, and stable
- LVC is open to persons from all faith backgrounds
- Volunteers do not need to be American citizens
- The chances of being accepted are excellent, if you meet the basic qualifications and are flexible about where you will go
- LVC requires a one-year commitment
- Some programs have specific skill needs, and others look for a bachelor's degree or a few years of related volunteer or job experience
Benefits
- Volunteers receive compensation, up to a certain amount, for travel expenses
- Placement organizations (where volunteers work) provide medical insurance and pay for housing, utilities, food, and transportation to and from work (usually a bus pass)
- Volunteers receive two weeks paid vacation as well as a personal stipend of $100 a month
- Eligible to receive a $4,725 AmeriCorps Education Award
- Federally guaranteed student loans usually can be deferred
