BVS is an organization within the Church of the Brethren that provides long-term service opportunities to people over the age of 18.
Volunteer Projects
Emanuel Children’s Home (Hogar de Niños Emanuel)
San Pedro Sula, HondurasEmanuel Children’s Home is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment and assisting with the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of abused, disadvantaged, and homeless children ranging from infants to 18 years of age.
Highland Park Elementary School
Roanoke, VirginiaHighland Park Elementary School serves approximately 300 urban students from preschool through fifth grade.
L’Arche Chicago
Chicago, IllinoisWe are a community where people with and without disabilities share life together in homes, as family.
EYN Secondary School
Kwarhi, NigeriaEYN Comprehensive Secondary School, a Christian school in Kwarhi, Nigeria, needs Secondary School Teachers.
Church of the Brethren, Inc.
Elgin, IllinoisA historic peace church, the Church of the Brethren has ministries that seek to support youth and provide space for them to experience spiritual growth, become advocates for peace and justice, be in community with one another, and serve as the hands and feet of Jesus.
District IV Human Resources Development Council (HRDC)
Havre, MontanaHRDC is a rural nonprofit community action agency whose mission is to partner with people with low income in their effort to achieve economic stability, and to advocate for their social and economic advancement.
Brethren Disaster Ministries
New Windsor, MarylandBrethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) is a program of the Church of the Brethren that repairs and rebuilds homes for survivors of natural disasters across the United States.
L’Arche Kilkenny
Callan, County Kilkenny, Republic of IrelandThe L’Arche Kilkenny Community invites Assistants to come and share life with people with intellectual disabilities, building a community where everyone is valued regardless of ability, creed or culture.
L’Arche Dublin
Dublin, Republic of IrelandThe L’Arche Dublin Community consists of three houses and invites Assistants to come and share life with people with intellectual disabilities, building a community where everyone is valued regardless of ability, creed, or culture.