by Claire Hannapel | Dec 9, 2020 | National, News/Update
Dear Friends, Your loyal support as part of our Quaker Voluntary Service community means so much, especially in light of this turbulent year. As the calendar year nears a close, I am left feeling a mix of emotions – energized, exhausted, surprised, and hopeful — as I...
by Claire Hannapel | Nov 11, 2020 | National, News/Update, Racial Justice/White Privilege
My name is Zenaida and I am a queer artist from Georgia. I have had the privilege to serve on QVS staff as the Recruitment Coordinator since fall of 2017 after my Fellowship year in Boston. This past September I stepped into the role of Director of Equity and...
by Claire Hannapel | Sep 10, 2020 | Alum Update, National, News/Update, 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. (This past summer, we surpassed...
by Claire Hannapel | Jul 29, 2020 | Alum Update, National, News/Update, 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 Claire Hannapel | Jul 9, 2020 | Campaign, National, News/Update
Over the last four years, in order to bolster QVS’s foundation and keep our financials aligned with our program’s growth, we embarked on an ambitious campaign to raise over $2.2M. Your investment in this campaign helped to expand our outreach and...
by Claire Hannapel | Jun 30, 2020 | Event, National, News/Update, Racial Justice/White Privilege, Video
This summer, QVS staff and representatives will be present at virtual Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions across the country! Are you interested in getting to know our staff team better? Are you interested in learning about how Fellows are navigating intentional community...
