2019 Response

AFFILIATIONS: The Vincentian family of laity, religious and clergy; Members of MISEVI-USA (MIssion and SErvice the VIncentian Way) GOAL OF PROGRAM: Compelled by a faith-filled call to service and justice, CVV volunteers participate in a process of companionship with those who are poor and marginalized. We believe in the mutuality of this companionship, and trust that those who are served are teaching each of us something that becomes transformative. As a unique experience in the Catholic and Vincentian tradition, you (the volunteer) fulfill this goal by working in areas of direct service and advocacy, living a life of simplicity in a community supported by prayer, and participating in a reflection process that addresses the relationship between charity and justice. It is through these components that you not only serve those who are struggling with poverty, marginalization and isolation, but you also discover the many ways they reveal the message of the Gospel. Through this year you are challenged to be a risk taker, to be a catalyst for change, to take a leap of faith, and together you become Companions on the Journey. TYPE OF PLACEMENT: Social/community services, health care, emergency assistance, education, child care, job training, youth services, teen pregnancy, runaways, women's services, recreation, homeless services (men, women, teens and seniors), housing/ construction services, immigration and refugees, literacy, senior services, urban gardening/sustainability, developmental disabilities and community organizing. We will work with you to identify your skills and/or interests in relationship to placement. AREA OF SERVICE: Neighborhoods in and around downtown Denver and Aurora. LENGTH OF SERVICE: One year, beginning in early August. REQUIREMENTS: Men and women ages 21 to 30 with four years out of high school, college degree or equivalent work experience. Application/references/interview. Si habla espanol, nos llama. Estamos interesados en ustedes. Aplica, por favor. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Room and board, medical insurance, monthly stipend. Student loan deferments, and forbearance (when available). Education Award for school loans when year is completed. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: You live in community with 8 to 10 volunteers at one of two CVV community houses in Capitol Hill near downtown Denver. SIZE OF PROGRAM: Twenty volunteers in two community houses. TRAINING: You participate in a week-long orientation and receive on- site training and ongoing supervision. A weekly discussion/reflection time provides for ongoing development. This time focuses on themes of the "preferential option for the poor," issues of social justice, and your daily experience of work and community life. Spiritual direction is available. You participate in three retreats throughout the year, a border pilgrimage, as well as local workshops when they are available. You will also learn much from those with whom you work. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted until all placements are filled or July 15, whichever comes first. The priority deadline is April 1 and we process and interview applicants in the order they are received. Program begins in early August. For questions or special circumstances contact us. For more information visit covivo.org . Columba House 611 East Bay St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-236-4279 info@columbahouse.org w columbahouse.org F facebook.com/Columba-House-2123021964591078 L @ColumbaHouse CONTACT: SamMcKean, Missioner to Columba House Savannah AFFILIATIONS: The Episcopal Diocese of Georgia

Ruth, serving with Young Adult Missional Movement, sings for a MLK Day celebration in East Winter Garden, Florida.

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GOAL OF PROGRAM: We cultivate young adults to become disciples and leaders in the Episcopal Church and to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 855). TYPE OF PLACEMENT: The 8-Month Residential Internship will develop young people as Christian disciples and leaders through prayer, communal life, organizing events and connecting to the local community. They commit to following a Communal Rule of Life, doing serve in the city, praying the Daily Office, going on retreats and eating meals together as a house. While living in the Columba House Savannah community, each Intern will work part-time at a local parish or non-profit organization and will have opportunities to engage spiritual direction and study through Education for Ministry, a pre-seminary course of study accredited by Sewanee's School of Theology. Our 12 partner sites include: at-risk childrens' and family services, working with United Way as a fundraising associate, interning with a rape crisis prevention group, work in local Episcopal parishes in Savannah, among others! Applicants interview with potential site partners before choosing their own partner site from which to work during the workday. Applicants are invited to contact our missioners who coordinate visits before, during or after acceptance. Missioners can answersany questions or concerns. For more information, see columbahouse.org/internships/8-months AREA OF SERVICE: Savannah, GA LENGTH OF SERVICE: 8-Month Residential Internship (August 2017 - April 2019) REQUIREMENTS: The Columba House Internship Program is open to all single, unmarried applicants between the ages of 21 and 35 who vow to remain celibate while living in the house. Interns may not attend school or work other jobs while participating and living in the program. Columba House does not discriminate applicants on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or denominational affiliation. Columba House is a residential program of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia and prays using The Book of Common Prayer, 1979. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Interns are provided housing in downtown Savannah, basic health insurance, reimbursements for work-related travel, professional training opportunities during orientation, and a modest living stipend (for food and other basic living expenses). LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Interns live in intentional community, sharing a 6-bedroom house. Each Intern is allotted one bedroom to himself/herself but may share a bathroom with another housemate. SIZE OF PROGRAM: One to four interns TRAINING: Our mission of holy unity and discipleship is carried out through worship, study, and work in the House and surrounding

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