Pennsylvania
Story
… IVEPer from Republic of Korea (South Korea) who would be volunteering at Water Street Mission, which is near our home …
Indiana
Story
In August 2021, we welcomed Monica Raharjo into our home as an IVEP participant in Elkhart, Indiana. Monica fully joined in our family life — including a son’s wedding — and she became very dear to us. When she departed in July 2022, we told her that we …
Event
The Dismukes Project provides a unique experience to learn more about Black history and experiences in the coalfields of Appalachia, while also learning the incredible story of Dr. Henry Dodford Dismukes. Dismukes, an African American Physician in …
Indiana, Tanzania, Mozambique
Story
… I didn’t sign up to be an official IVEP host family, we volunteered to be a respite home. Sometimes that resulted in …
Landing page
… active involvement. One must be either an employer (work/volunteer) or academic reference. The last two references can …
Education
Bolivia
Story
… What do cooking and graphic design have in common? For Adi Nugroho, it’s never been about mastering either of these skills. Technical skills are simply the backdrop for developing emotional tools and creating a space for connection, even across …
British Columbia
Story
… - growing every year. We are delighted to have over 400 volunteers serve at the MCC Centre and over 1,000 visitors … and time to make the work of MCC possible. “When I started volunteering at MCC Thrift, it was a way I could tithe my … honour the Lord in a different way.” — Karen Aughtry, volunteer cashier at MCC Centre in Abbotsford (MCC Photo / …
Disaster response
Palestine and Israel
Story
… that amid all that was happening around them, staff and volunteers were already focusing on how they could best aid … a podcast … Header photo caption: Firas Hamlawi, right, a volunteer, and staff member Rifqah Hamlawi, center, of MCC …
Disaster response
Manitoba
Story
… has meant the world. Not only to Sophia, but even to her volunteers. Anne Plett (02:46): Hi, I'm Anne Plett and I work … et cetera, et cetera. Kyle Rudge (03:16): Anne has been a volunteer with material resources, or MR for short, as you'll …
Justice and Equity
Ohio, Great Lakes
Story
Summers for college students can take a variety of forms. For Tylah Cline, participating in MCC’s Summer Service program was a great way to launch into her senior year and build on her passion for racial justice. Cline is dedicated to her home …
Justice and Equity
United States, Pennsylvania
Story
… to me to be here because when I see these people [volunteering], I think of my brother.” … … ChiChi Oguekwe, … in action.” … … For Esther Hong, an MCC International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) participant from Cambodia, …