Puerto Rico
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… 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 …
Migration and Refugees
Manitoba, Canada
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… 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 …
British Columbia
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… 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
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… … 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
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… joined by Palestinian human rights lawyer and former MCC volunteer, Jonathan Kuttab, as well as Alain Epp Weaver, …
Ohio
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Editor’s note: Michelle and Greg Steffen of Steffen Farm have been partnering with IVEP for multiple cohorts. This year Steffen Farm has welcomed Erik Warkentin of Brazil as part of their team. When Greg and I started working on his family dairy farm in …
Virginia
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… 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
Ohio
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… what I need to work on… Having an understanding that my volunteer work is contributing to changing someone’s life out … been very present in my life. I have also learned that volunteering should be enjoyable, and rest away from work is …
Manitoba
Story
… But I was determined to make a go of it. Cycle Clear Lake volunteer (06:30): I need to put this, have you done this … support MCC that way. And last but not least, all of the volunteers I know there's a small army of volunteers that …
Event
… so many meaningful ways to jump in and make a difference! Volunteer your time – Be part of the team that brings the …
Peace
Ontario
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… 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, …