Are you…
Wanting to make positive change?
Seeking an opportunity to explore your purpose?
Looking for unique experiences that can help build your resume?
18 or older?
Open to learning, growing, and deepening your faith?
Interested in learning more about our world with a community of support?
If you answered “yes” then keep reading!
Overview of how BVS works
BVS has volunteer sites all over the US and abroad. The BVS staff work with you to find a placement that feels right.
Once in BVS, your basic living expenses are covered. This means that you can focus on serving the community where you are placed.
Volunteer placements are typically for 1 year. Some international placements are 2 years, and if you are over 55, then you have the option to serve for 6 months.
All BVS volunteers come to a BVS orientation. This is a training where you meet other volunteers and prepare for a year of service.
Let’s look a bit more in depth…
What’s the COST of being a BVS volunteer? 
How do I get placed at a VOLUNTEER SITE?
What kind of SUPPORT will I receive?
What does the BVS TIMELINE look like?
For other frequently asked questions, check out our FAQ 
Steps to Become a BVS Volunteer
Apply
All volunteers start by filling out an application and completing an interview process. Once accepted, you pick a BVS orientation to attend.
For more info about applying
Orientation
Every BVS volunteer attends a training before starting their year of service. These begin on zoom, where BVS staff work with volunteers to match you with a volunteer site. Then, all new volunteers have a nine day in-person training where you gain skills and build a community of support.
For more info about orientation
Serve
After orientation, BVSers head to their volunteer site for their year of service. BVS staff offer support year round and all domestic volunteers join together for a mid-year retreat.
For more info about your service year
