by Liz Nicholson | Mar 19, 2020 | Equity, National, News, Resources
Quaker Voluntary Service, like so many around the world, is concerned with the impact that this global pandemic can have on our societies. One of the things we are most concerned about is the anti-Asian sentiment fueled by the ignorance and fear that members of our...
by Liz Nicholson | Mar 13, 2020 | National, News, Recruitment
We understand that many College / University campuses are closing in response to COVID-19. Because of this unexpected disruption, knowing many students will be in transition in the coming weeks, QVS will give equal priority to all applications received by March 18th....
by Claire Hannapel | Feb 21, 2020 | Financials, National, News
Check out our QVS February National Update from Claire Hannapel, QVS Development Coordinator and 2016-17 Atlanta Alum. Dear Friend, Has winter caught up to you, like it has for me? The gray skies and endless rain causing the desire to only stay in your pajamas? I...
by Liz Nicholson | Nov 28, 2019 | Equity, National, News, Quaker Service Testimonies, QVS Atlanta, QVS Minneapolis
As a community grounded in relationships and Spirit-led service, we feel grateful for a day inviting us to give thanks. We also seek to use days like today, and everyday, to consider harmful narratives, complex history, and to examine the impact of colonization on our...
by Liz Nicholson | Sep 10, 2019 | Event, National, News
National Orientation is the only time in the fellowship year when all QVS Fellows and staff participate in a single event. Our time together embodies many of the aspirations we have for the rest of the program year: We build relationships through vulnerability, “try...
by Claire Hannapel | Jul 24, 2019 | Financials, National, News, QVS Boston, QVS Minneapolis
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Friends Foundation for the Aging! In QVS’s current program model, we strive to offer young adults immersive service experience in line with their vocational calling. Our goal isn’t to invent or create new service...
