VIDA ~Volunteers In Direct Action

Description

VIDA VOLUNTEERS are offered a challenging opportunity to explore intentional community living, to work for justice, to live simply, and to put their faith into action.

• Volunteers are chosen on the basis of abilities, desire, and placement needs (a college diploma or equivalent life experience is required).
• VIDA VOLUNTEERS is a service-based program that welcomes any person who can embrace our mission. One's spirituality is an integral part of this service and we welcome the gift of diversity.
  
• All of the basic needs of VIDA VOLUNTEERS are covered.

1. Volunteers receive: Room and board
   
2. A monthly stipend
   
3. Health insurance
   
4. Orientation and retreat
   
5. When available through AmeriCorps:Student loan deferments, AmeriCorps Education Award

• VIDA VOLUNTEERS work in non-profit human service agencies and churches, as teachers in under-funded schools, as nurses in hospitals and clinics, and as advocates for the homeless, victims of domestic violence, refugees, migrants, youth, the elderly, and other under-served groups of people.
  
• The Vida program places volunteers in January and August each year. Applications are processed on an on-going basis. A minimum one-year commitment is required.