Mission & Values
Aspiring to create a more just and hopeful world, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps engages passionate young people in vital service within poor communities, fostering the growth of leaders committed to faith in action.
Spirituality
Jesuit Volunteer Corps believe in open and honest engagement with spirituality and faith. Jesuit Volunteer Corps strive to perceive God in others, practice personal reflection in daily life, discern and discuss the challenges of living faithful and just lives, and pursue deep attention to the common good.
Simple Living
Jesuit Volunteer Corps value opportunities to live a simple and practical life. Jesuit Volunteer Corps seek to maintain balance and perspective in the presence of consumerism, busyness, ambition, and materialism in our everyday lives and careers. We hope to understand the lives and resource constraints of the communities we accompany and serve, and we evaluate the human and ecological consequences of our choices.
Community
Jesuit Volunteer Corps build intentional communities that broaden our perspectives and confront our boundaries. They practice methods of active listening, consensus building, and conflict resolution, and they value humility, self-reflection, and self-awareness. They are committed to developing mutual relationships across lines of difference, and we assume good will on behalf of those around us.
Social Justice
Jesuit Volunteer Corps advocate for compassion, fair treatment, and structural change that addresses the root causes of injustice. They recognize and move to transcend personal prejudices, stereotypes, and presumptions. And they apply the Jesuit practice of discernment, analysis, reflection, and action as we address current social problems and their impact on human communities.
The "Jesuit" in Jesuit Volunteer Corps
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.
Learn more about Jesuit Volunteers Corps
Hear more about the JVC experience and application process at an in-person event, online webinar, or phone call with a former volunteer. Or hoping to chat with them directly? Email recruiting@jesuitvolunteers.org.