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Unlike a typical job application, you won’t apply for a particular role as a Jesuit Volunteer (JV). Instead, you will enter an interview process where we learn about your strengths and interests. With more than 100 positions available each year across 5 states, we get to know you and match you with an agency in a particular locale. A Jesuit Volunteer year is a unique opportunity to gain skills, explore your purpose, take a year before more education, or kick start a future career in non-profits.
Keep in mind that this is a year of service program, so compensation differs from a typical job. All JVs receive food and housing, basic medical insurance and additional health costs, commuter expenses (e.g., bike, bus pass), and a monthly stipend of $100. Read about all the support you will receive here. Distinct from an entry-level job, our program also provides the opportunity to live in community, reflect on your purpose through retreats, and in locale support.
Most Jesuit Volunteer positions with JVC Northwest are also AmeriCorps positions (pending release of funding). AmeriCorps Members receive an education award of more than $7000 towards student loans or future tuition upon completion of their service term.
Service Areas include:
- Ability/Disability Resources
- Arts & Multimedia
- Community Organizing/Advocacy (Non-AmeriCorps Only)
- Criminal Justice/Incarceration
- Disaster Services
- Domestic Violence Intervention/Prevention
- Education (Community)
- Education (K-12 School)
- End of Life Care
- Environmental Stewardship
- Family Services/Abuse Prevention
- Financial Services
- Food & Hunger
- Health & Health Education
- Houselessness/Housing Services
- Legal Services
- Mental Health
- Pastoral Ministry (Non-AmeriCorps Only)
- Refugee & Immigrant Services
- Social Services
- Substance Addiction/Recovery/Prevention
- Teen/At-Risk/Opportunity Youth Services
- Women’s Shelter/Program
Many roles do not require any previous experience or particular majors; other roles may require relevant work or educational experience.
Learn more about what it means to be a Jesuit Volunteer here.
Applications for the '26-27 Service Year are open now and on a rolling admission deadline to begin service during the first week of August 2026. You must be at least 21 years old at the start of service.
Reach out with questions to klangenhorst@jvcnorthwest.org.