Are you a young adult between the ages of 18-20 seeking a short-term immersive experience in intentional community, social justice, spiritual deepening, and personal growth this summer?
Quaker Voluntary Service (QVS) invites you to participate in the inaugural year of our summer program! With five immersive two-hour spring pre-sessions to make collective decisions about what you hope to achieve during the program, you will learn through practice what values, goals and experiences you want to engage in with your peers.
During the course of this 5-week summer experience, you’ll dive into meaningful community work, build intentional connections, and explore themes of spirituality, personal growth, and social justice. It is a summer program, by young adults for young adults.
About QVS: Quaker Voluntary Service is not just a fellowship; it’s a transformative experience.
As a QVS Summer Fellow, you’ll work on projects with social change agencies, addressing a spectrum of critical issues such as economic justice, racial equity, housing and homelessness, education, immigration, environmental sustainability, human rights, mental and physical disability, and youth justice.
Program Highlights:
- Getting to work with experienced QVS staff member Rai Carter!
- Connecting with local Quakers
- Getting to live in community with other young adults in similar life-stage
- Having the opportunity to make decisions about the kind of experience you’ll have
Program Basics:
- Location: The 2025 summer program will be in Philadelphia, PA in our spacious Philadelphia QVS house complete with kitchen, 2 ½ baths, and in-home laundry.
- Stipend: Summer Fellows will receive a personal stipend for participating in the program.
- Supportive Environment: QVS provides housing, utilities, a public transit pass, summer support committee and groceries in accordance with dietary needs.
- Comprehensive Assistance: From securing healthy food to exploring the city, we’ve got you covered.
- Robust Support: With pre-sessions to support decision making, Orientation week and an exciting closing experience.
Summer program on-site dates: July 7th – Aug 10th 2025 (There will be 5 required virtual pre-service orientation sessions for all fellows before arriving on-site)
How to Apply:
Apply by March 15th at www.quakervoluntaryservice.org/apply.
After March 15th, we will accept applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Please note that this program has space for eight people and is expected to reach capacity early. Please apply on time!
Ensure you have reference forms from a supervisor, a spiritual mentor/companion, and a housemate for a fully considered application. Find the forms on our website: www.quakervoluntaryservice.org/references/.
