Pausing QVS in the Twin Cities
Read below for a letter from Executive Director Hilary Burgin and Board Clerk Damon Motz-Storey on QVS's decision to pause programing in the Twin Cities. Dear Friends, This is a special time of the year for us in the northern hemisphere, when we get to watch the light...
QVS 4th Annual Supporters Briefing Recap
On June 21st, 2023, QVS held the 4th Annual Supporters’ Briefing. Over 30 QVS supporters joined us to discuss how the program is doing, the challenges we are facing as an organization, and participate in discerning a path forward. It was a rich evening filled with...
4th Fourth Annual Supporters’ Briefing
Come join the fun!QVS invites you to the Fourth Annual Supporters' Briefing! We hope you’ll join us virtually for updates and conversation on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 7pm ET / 6pm CT / 5pm MT / 4pm PT. We’re in a dynamic time at Quaker Voluntary Service—things have...
Spring 2023 Board Epistle
Read below for an Epistle from Board Clerk Damon Motz-Storey on the QVS strategic plan. Dear Friend, My lilacs out back bloomed fragrant and beautiful purple this year, overlooking a garden and sitting spot that I’ve been cultivating in the sunny southern half of my...
Recruitment Update
Ruth Cutcher, Recruitment & Marketing Coordinator, shares a reflection on this recruitment season.Joys It is three weeks until our application deadline and we already have some applications, and many more in progress! That’s a huge joy and relief! After months...
Stipend Increase 2023
This is an update on the reasoning behind the upcoming Fellow Stipend Increase.In December, QVS Staff and Board decided to increase the personal stipend for Fellows to $225/month, up from the stipend of $150/month. Next program year, starting in just 7 months (Sept...
Translating Between Generations
This winter QVS Executive Director Hilary Burgin shares with us her reflections on translating across generations. While my business card might say my job title is "Executive Director" I find myself often in the role of a translator. Many Fellows critique capitalism...
Quaker Voluntary Service is an experiment at the intersection of transformational spirituality and activism, a Fellowship program for young adults.