Migration and Refugees
Manitoba, Canada
Story
… was interested in finding a job. He originally applied to volunteer at the thrift shop as a way to earn some experience … an employer would want to see. “When Youssef started volunteering, even though we couldn’t communicate that …
Puerto Rico
Story
… in the United States. … … As the number of Mennonite volunteers at the La Plata Unit increased, they organized … the separation of the church and government. Even so, each volunteer worker was strongly motivated by their religious …
British Columbia
Story
… community. The goal of the Community Connections staff and volunteer team is to come alongside residents and engage them … in life's challenges. Currently, we connect residents and volunteers in ESL classes, seniors’ lunches, social events, …
South Dakota
Story
… … At 100 years old, Alice Graber volunteers twice a week at the Freeman Et Cetera Shoppe in … product on the shop floor to wiping down counters, each volunteer is helping to change the world.” … 165 … 25 … …
Disaster response
Palestine and Israel
Story
… joined by Palestinian human rights lawyer and former MCC volunteer, Jonathan Kuttab, as well as Alain Epp Weaver, …
Volunteer Opportunity
… donation makes a difference. … 113 … 203 … Maintenance volunteers are vital to our work, assisting in the general … day-to-day upkeep of our head office. … Maintenance volunteers … MCC Ontario office and maintenance support …
Virginia
Story
… Visit and talk with Samuel Lasiti, an MCC International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) participant about his experience volunteering on the farm. As the Climate Communications … The farm has five full-time staff as well as several volunteers and interns from the surrounding community. One of …
Peace
Ontario
Story
… human resources, information technology, facilities, volunteer management and administration. Michelle also … effectively supporting the health and wellness of staff, volunteers and program participants through that challenging, …
Conflict
Palestine and Israel
Advocacy Campaign
… of any peace deal Photo above: Firas Hamlawi, a volunteer with Al-Najd Developmental Forum, an MCC partner in …
Climate Change
United States
Advocacy Campaign
July 17, 2024 Background: Agriculture plays a crucial role in our nation's economy and food systems. However, it is also a growing and significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Farmers have long utilized regenerative and sustainable practices such …
Justice and Equity
Ontario
Story
… too." … The next story comes from Barb LeBlanc, a volunteer at MCC's own Thrift on Kent. It’s a great example … to be delivered in Canada. Top image: Thrift on Kent volunteer Barb LeBlanc used her training to turn a potential …