by Claire Hannapel | Mar 10, 2021 | Alumni, Event, Quaker Service Testimonies, QVS Philadelphia, Video
On March 7th, 2021, the Philadelphia QVS Local Support Committee hosted a special QVS Alumni Panel, which featured four young adults who currently live and work in the Philadelphia area. Panelists shared about the transformational experience of QVS, and how they are...
by Claire Hannapel | Oct 9, 2020 | Alumni, Quaker Service Testimonies, QVS Philadelphia
The following testimonial was written by Lucas Richie, a 2018-2019 Philadelphia QVS Fellow. During his QVS year, Lucas served at Bread & Roses Community Fund. Bread & Roses was one of QVS’ first site placement partners when we expanded to Philadelphia in...
by Claire Hannapel | Sep 10, 2020 | Alumni, National, News, Quaker Service Testimonies, QVS Atlanta, QVS Boston, QVS Minneapolis, QVS Philadelphia, QVS Portland, Recruitment
In Spring 2020, QVS conducted a major outreach survey to gather stories and impact from QVS Alumni. At the time there were 160 young adults who participated in the QVS program. Over two-thirds of these Alumni responded to the survey. (In summer 2020, we surpassed 200...
by Claire Hannapel | Jul 29, 2020 | Alumni, National, News, QVS Atlanta, QVS Portland
Sometimes, it seems to us at Quaker Voluntary Service that we have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to our staff. QVS staff are dedicated to supporting young adults during moments of transition and transformation. The joys and sorrows that come from this...
by Liz Nicholson | Dec 24, 2019 | Alumni, News, QVS Minneapolis
As we come into the holiday season, one of our QVS Alum from the inaugural Minneapolis house, kt glusac, sent a piece of writing from her QVS year. It’s a piece of reflection about Christmas, liberation theology, and spiritual openings she explored in community...
by Liz Nicholson | Oct 29, 2019 | Alumni, News, Quaker Service Testimonies
For the longest time I was fearful to step into faith, even though I felt Spirit stir for so long. Quaker Voluntary Service appeared unexpectedly, and initially I was hesitant. I asked if it was okay that I was not religious, and the answer I received was that faith,...