Apply for a Fellowship Year with Quaker Voluntary Service

QVS Application

Thank you for your interest in Quaker Voluntary Service!

The 2023-2024 fellowship year runs from late August 2023 through July 2024. Although the primary applications deadline has passed, you can still apply to be a QVS Fellow now that we’ve moved into rolling admissions. The sooner you apply, the more likely it is that we can place you in your preferred city! If you are just hearing about QVS now — we want to meet you.

If you are a procrastinator — please still apply!

Before you begin your application, please read through our FAQs. If you’re an international applicant, please review our one-pager. You will need to contact your references and send them a link to the reference forms before the application deadline.

The application form below has a “Save and Continue Later” function, however we recommend writing your essays in a separate document before you submit to be safe! Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or trouble with the form.

We recognize that the format of this application, particularly the essays, may present challenges to people who are disabled and/or neurodiverse. If you would like assistance filling out the application or more information about alternative essay options, please contact us at 404-600-1128 or at [email protected].

Ruth Cutcher (she/her)

Recruitment & Marketing Coordinator

Application Form

1Applicant Information

2References

3Essay Questions

4Resume & Checklist

1. Who will you contact to provide a Supervisor reference?
This should be someone who can speak from experience about your work habits and what helps you succeed in the workplace.
Supervisor Name*
First Last
In what context did you work with this person, and for how long?*
Please provide your supervisor reference with this link https://www.quakervoluntaryservice.org/forms/supervisor-reference/ and ask them to complete the questionnaire before February 28; QVS requires a completed supervisor reference before we can process your application.
2. Who will you contact to provide your Roommate/Housemate reference?
This should be someone who can speak from experience about sharing chores, navigating conflict, and what helps you feel at home. If you've never lived with a roommate, you may have a family member complete this reference.
Roommate/Housemate Name*
First Last
What kind of housing did you share? How long were you roommates?*
Please provide your roommate reference with this link https://www.quakervoluntaryservice.org/forms/roommate-reference/ and ask them to complete the questionnaire before February 28; QVS requires a completed roommate reference before we can process your application.
3. Who will you contact to provide a Spiritual Mentor/Companion reference?
This should be someone who can speak from experience about what grounds you and inspires you to push beyond your own comfort zone.
Spiritual Mentor/Companion Name*
First Last
How do you know each other?*
Please provide your supervisor reference with this link https://www.quakervoluntaryservice.org/forms/spiritual-mentor-reference/ and ask them to complete the questionnaire before February 28; QVS requires a completed spiritual mentor reference before we can process your application.

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Resume
Please upload a copy of your current resume.*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, pages, rtf, txt, Max. file size: 30 MB.
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Cumulative GPA

Please write at least one sentence about your willingness/interest to live in each city so that we may better understand your preferences. (Consider the city itself; you will have opportunity to talk about particular site placements later in the application/interview process)
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City Preferences
Please rank the cities you would like to serve in; you may rank multiple cities with the same number. Accurately knowing which cities you are and are not open to living in is a critical step of our application and sorting process. There is additional space below to share more about why each city would or would not be a choice.
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Philadelphia*

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Portland*

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Boston*

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Minneapolis/St. Paul*

Application Checklist
Please ensure you have completed all parts of the application.*
Please remind your references to complete their forms by February 28.
Completed all parts of this application including essays
Uploaded my resume
Asked for reference from SUPERVISOR
Asked for reference from ROOMMATE/ HOUSEMATE
Asked for reference from SPIRITUAL MENTOR/FRIEND
Phone
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QVS Application

Ruth Cutcher (she/her)

Application Form

Applicant Biographical Information

City Feels

1. Who will you contact to provide a Supervisor reference?

2. Who will you contact to provide your Roommate/Housemate reference?

3. Who will you contact to provide a Spiritual Mentor/Companion reference?

Essay Questions

Resume

City Preferences

Application Checklist

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