Fellow Testimonials: Edward Buck-Shannon
Written by Edward Buck-Shannon I came to QVS from Southern Arizona, where migrant justice and the violence of immigration enforcement are central to life and landscape. In college, I studied immigration and briefly worked at a legal aid organization where I worked...
Why Can’t I Worship Like Everyone Else: The ADHD Process in Meeting for Worship
Written by Rachel (Woody) Logan-Wood “I need to do laundry.” “Remember to call a plumber for the dishwasher. And the hot water heater.” “Did I remember to unplug my hair dryer?” “Don’t forget to text your sister back.” “Or to pick up dog food on the way home.” “What...
A Message of Hope Following the Inauguration
We are in a rapidly changing political climate. It seems that many in power hope those working for peace, equity, and justice will be afraid and, if we’re honest, at Quaker Voluntary Service many of us are wondering how we will navigate the next four years. We asked...
Creating Topia Coffee Cooperative
In college I studied Business and Nonprofit Management at Earlham College, where I was lucky enough to be a Quaker Fellow. This allowed me to always have a balance of spiritual deepening and professional development. Following graduation, it made perfect sense to do...
Gratitude for QVS: A Reflection from a Board Member
Above Photo Caption: Elise and other Fellows in her cohort pictured with Congressman John Lewis.In the seven years since my Quaker Voluntary Service Fellowship year, a lot has changed: for myself, for the world, and for QVS. In the spring of 2016, when I applied to...
Supporters’ Briefing: Summer Leadership Lab
On December 12, 2024 Quaker Voluntary Service held a Supporters’ Briefing to update our community about the Summer Leadership Lab. Last year, the board discerned to shorten the Fellowship program to 9 1/2 months, creating an opportunity to pilot a summer program. Made...
Madison Rose: Quaker Career Journey
Photo Caption: The Dappled Light coming through the trees at Pendle Hill Retreat Center. As I came to the end of my time as an undergraduate at Haverford College, I saw two options for my next step. Either I would become a librarian or I could take advantage of a...
Quaker Voluntary Service is an experiment at the intersection of transformational spirituality and activism, a Fellowship program for young adults.