Migration and Refugees
Arizona
Story
… Arizona, earlier this year. Omar said that the center’s volunteers had been the most welcoming people he had met … country by U.S. immigration officials. I am one of many volunteers at Casa Alitas who greet people who have fled … journey. “The attention at Casa Alitas was phenomenal. The volunteers were charismatic and attentive, providing us with …
Food
United States, Malawi
Story
… In each place, they work together with hundreds of local volunteers to preserve chicken, turkey or pork in cans and … by a USDA official. … … Each year, about 30,000 volunteers help with some part of the process. “We really …
Restorative Justice
Ontario
Story
… The dedication and compassion of countless staff and volunteers have left an indelible mark on communities across … with sadness and disappointment by core members, dedicated volunteers, staff, and community partners. In the coming …
Disaster response
Ontario
Story
… in the MCC world and to each of the nearly 30,000 volunteers who work with it across the US and Canada every … local canning committees over the years in rallying the volunteers, sourcing the meat, the logistics - there’s a lot … engagement activity, bringing in a wide diversity of volunteers. And finally, we will explore canning of other …
Education
Cambodia
Story
… life in the U.S., but also a great opportunity to meet volunteers in the same program from many different countries … part of this. We are having a great time hosting different volunteers. We thank God for the opportunity prepared for us …
Educación, Paz
Colombia, Puerto Rico, Costa Este
Story
In May 2024, a group of pastors and church leaders from Mennonite churches in Puerto Rico embarked on a journey across the Caribbean Sea to listen, learn and grow through a Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) East Coast learning tour encounter with their …
Bolivia, Guatemala
Story
When Vilma Pop left her family and K'ekchi' community in the north of Guatemala, it was the first time she had traveled on her own. She was leaving behind a context where being a woman means, above all else, being a wife and a mother. In her community, …
Event
… welcome. Light meals and snacks will be provided for all volunteers. … The MCC Comforter Blitz at Journey Mennonite …
Peace
New York
Story
… participant, Princess Tshuma, a 2022-2023 International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) participant from Zimbabwe …
Event
… What better way to spend time with your grandchildren than volunteering together to pack kits for MCC? Grandparents are …
Event
… Each year, over 1,500 volunteers share their time, funds, and talent to promote and …