{"id":1054,"date":"2021-09-23T14:09:06","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T14:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/?page_id=1054"},"modified":"2025-04-14T18:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T18:22:17","slug":"brethren-volunteer-service-test-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/","title":{"rendered":"Brethren Volunteer Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.hero-container {\n  background-image: url('https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/11\/BVS-how-will-you-serve.jpg');\n  background-position: top;\n  background-size: cover;\n  min-height: 50vw;\n}\n.hero-text {\n  background-color: #35084ba8;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n.card-beige {\n  background-color: #fbf3e4;\n}\n.card-background {\n  background-color: #3d0674;\n  border-top: 5px solid #c9b2f6;\n  padding-bottom: 2rem;\n  padding-top: 2rem;\n}\n.card-background .h1 {\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n.card-background > .card {\n  max-width: 500px;\n}\n.breadcrumb {\n  display: none;\n}\n.card-container-background > div {\n  min-height: 50vw;\n}\n@media (min-width:992px) {\n  .card-container-background > div {\n    min-height: 40vw;\n  }\n  .hero-container {\n    min-height: 40vw;\n  }\n}\n.social-media {\n  font-size: 2.5rem;\n}\n.card-info-strip {\n  background-color: lavender;\n}\n\n.container-background-img {\n  background-position: center;\n  background-size: cover;\n}\n.circle-image {\n  border-radius: 50%;\n  -moz-border-radius: 50%;\n  -webkit-border-radius: 50%;\n  -o-border-radius: 50%;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"bg-dark text-white\">\n  <div class=\"hero-container d-flex align-items-end\">\n    <div class=\"position-absolute bottom-0 text-light w-100\"\n         style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)\">\n      <p class=\"h1\" style=\"text-align:center;\">How will you serve? <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card-background\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-xl-6 offset-xl-3\">\n      <p class=\"text-center h4 text-white\">BVS places year-long volunteers with non-profit organizations, across the US and abroad, who are serving those in need and making the world a better place.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;\"><a class=\"text-center btn btn-lg btn-light font-weight-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/volunteer\/apply\/\">Apply now<\/a><\/p>\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-4\">\n      <div class=\"card h-100\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/goals\/#justice\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/Office.jpg\" alt=\"Person wearing purple BVS t-shirt sitting at desk with papers and a laptop\">\n          <div class=\"card-body\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/yellow-arrow.png\" \n                 alt=\"yellow arrow\" align=\"right\"> \n            <h3 class=\"card-title text-center\">Advocate<br>Justice<\/h3>\n          <\/div><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-4\">\n      <div class=\"card h-100\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/goals\/#need\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/Children-playing.jpg\" alt=\"Person leading outdoor play with children\">\n          <div class=\"card-body\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/yellow-arrow.png\" \n                 alt=\"yellow arrow\" align=\"right\"> \n            <h3 class=\"card-title text-center\">Serve Human Need<\/h3>\n          <\/div><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-4\">\n      <div class=\"card h-100\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/goals\/#creation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/planting.jpg\" alt=\"person planting tree\">\n          <div class=\"card-body\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/yellow-arrow.png\" \n                 alt=\"yellow arrow\" align=\"right\"> \n            <h3 class=\"card-title text-center\">Care for<br>Creation<\/h3>\n          <\/div><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-4\">\n      <div class=\"card h-100\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/goals\/#peace\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/Warehouse.jpg\" alt=\"person driving forklift in warehouse\">\n          <div class=\"card-body\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/yellow-arrow.png\" \n                 alt=\"yellow arrow\" align=\"right\"> \n            <h3 class=\"card-title text-center\">Work for<br>Peace<\/h3>\n          <\/div><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-beige pt-4\">\n  <div class=\"container-xl\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-2\">\n        <p class=\"h1\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674;\">WHO:<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n        <p style=\"color:#3d0674; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:50px;\">BVSers want to serve and make a positive difference in our world. We want to live with purpose and seek out experiences that will allow us to learn, grow, and explore. Ages 18+. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/about\/\">Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>   \n\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-2\">\n        <p class=\"h1\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674;\">WHAT:<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n        <p style=\"color:#3d0674; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:50px;\">BVS is a volunteer agency formed by young adults in the Church of the Brethren as a way to put their beliefs into action. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/history\/\">Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>   \n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-2\">\n        <p class=\"h1\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674;\">WHERE:<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n        <p style=\"color:#3d0674; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:50px;\">BVSers serve across the United States and abroad with non-profits committed to advocating justice, serving human need, caring for creation, and working for peace. BVS staff collaborate with each volunteer to select a volunteer location that fits!<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>   \n\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-2\">\n        <p class=\"h1\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674;\">WHEN:<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n        <p style=\"color:#3d0674; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:50px;\">BVS holds 2-3 orientations a year to onboard volunteers for their 1-2 years of service. Applications are taken on a rolling bases. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/volunteer\/orientation\/\">Click here to find out when the next orientation begins!<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>   \n\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-2\">\n        <p class=\"h1\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674;\">WHY:<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n        <p style=\"color:#3d0674; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:50px;\">BVS is a welcoming community where you can discover purpose and have unique experiences that positively change your life &#8211; all while helping others!<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-beige pb-4\">\n  <div class=\"container-xl\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/BVS-map-locations-2023.jpg\" alt=\"map of the world with purple markers\"> \n    <p class=\"h1\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674; text-align:right;\">WHERE WE SERVE<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/projects\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/yellow-arrow.png\" \n                                                          alt=\"yellow arrow\" align=\"right\"> \n      <p style=\"text-align:right; font-weight:bold;\">Find out more about our volunteer sites<\/p><\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card-beige pt-4\">\n  <div class=\"container-xl container-background-img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/garden-produce.jpg');\">\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center d-flex\">\n      <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-lg-6 mt-sm-0 mt-sm-0\" style=\"margin-top: 27rem;\">\n        <div class=\"card my-3\" style=\"background-color: #d7dbd6d9;\">\n          <div class=\"card-body\">\n            <h1 class=\"card-title\">Are you looking to&#8230;<\/h1>\n\n            <ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Have unique experiences<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Learn new skills<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Discover purpose<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Build your resume<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Make positive change<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Grow spiritually<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Build community<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Travel somewhere new<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Become a global citizen<\/li><\/ul>      \n          <\/div><!--\/.card-body-->\n        <\/div><!--\/.card-->\n      <\/div><!--\/.col-xl-4-->\n    <\/div><!--\/.row-->\n  <\/div><!--\/.container-xl-->\n<\/div><!--\/.card-beige-->\n<div class=\"card-beige pb-4\">\n  <div class=\"container-xl container-background-img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/serving-food.jpg');\">\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center d-flex\">\n      <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-lg-6 offset-lg-8 mt-sm-0 mt-sm-0\" style=\"margin-top: 27rem;\">\n        <div class=\"card my-3\" style=\"background-color: #d7dbd6d9;\">\n          <div class=\"card-body\">\n            <h1 class=\"card-title\">BVS also provides&#8230;<\/h1>\n\n            <ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Transport to your volunteer site<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Housing<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Food money<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Monthly stipend<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> In-person volunteer training<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Support year-round<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Mid-year retreat<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Flight back home<\/li>\n              <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/check-mark.png\"> Health insurance<\/li><\/ul>             \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-beige pb-4\">\n  <p class=\"h1\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674; text-align: center;\">Steps to Become a BVS Volunteer<\/p>\n  <div class=\"container-xl\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-6\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/books.png\" alt=\"Person in a BVS t-shirt getting a book off a shelf\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-md-6\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/One.png\" alt=\"One\" >\n        <p class=\"h1\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674;\">Apply<\/p>\n        <p style=\"font-size:1.5em;\">All volunteers start by filling out an application and completing an interview process. Once accepted, you pick a BVS orientation to attend.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/volunteer\/apply\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/yellow-arrow.png\" \n                                                                     alt=\"yellow arrow\" align=\"right\"> \n          <p style=\"text-align:right; font-weight:bold;\">For more info about applying<\/p><\/a> \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-6\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/gathering.png\" alt=\"People sitting in a circle\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-md-6\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/two.png\" alt=\"Two\" >\n        <p class=\"h1\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674;\">Orientation<\/p>\n        <p style=\"font-size:1.5em;\">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.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/volunteer\/orientation\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/yellow-arrow.png\" \n                                                                           alt=\"yellow arrow\" align=\"right\"> \n          <p style=\"text-align:right; font-weight:bold;\">For more info about orientation<\/p><\/a> \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-6\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto text-align:center;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/plants.png\" alt=\"People holding potted plants\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-md-6\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/three.png\" alt=\"Three\" >\n        <p class=\"h1\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674;\">Serve<\/p>\n        <p style=\"font-size:1.5em;\">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.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/volunteer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/yellow-arrow.png\" \n                                                               alt=\"yellow arrow\" align=\"right\"> \n          <p style=\"text-align:right; font-weight:bold;\">For more info about your service year<\/p><\/a> \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"card-background container-fluid\">\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-3 offset-md-1 col-xl-3 mb-4 text-center\">\n\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid circle-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/Clara-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"Person smiling in a kitchen\">\n      <div class=\"card card-beige\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n          <h3 class=\"card-title text-center\">\u201cI am grateful for the friendships I have formed and the memories I have made during this transformative year.\u201d<br><br>Clara &#8211; Unit 332<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-md-3 offset-md-1 col-xl-3 mb-4 text-center\">\n\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid circle-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/Ben.jpg\" alt=\"Person smiling outdoors under evergreen trees\">\n      <div class=\"card card-beige\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n          <h3 class=\"card-title text-center\">\u201cMy time with BVS was filled with personal growth and many incredible opportunities that I am very thankful for.\u201d<br><br>Benjamin &#8211; Unit 331<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-md-3 offset-md-1 col-xl-3 mb-4 text-center\">\n\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid circle-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/Martie.jpg\" alt=\"Person smiling outdoors by cabin\">\n      <div class=\"card card-beige\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n          <h3 class=\"card-title text-center\">\u201cBVS is an experience I will always treasure, and I would recommend it to both the young and the more mature alike. You are never too old to serve.\u201d<br><br>Martie &#8211; Unit 331<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;\"><a class=\"text-center btn btn-lg btn-warning font-weight-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/volunteer\/apply\/\">Apply now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-beige p-4\">\n  <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\n    <p class=\"h1 text-center\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674;\">Sample Volunteer Sites<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-3 mb-4 text-center\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/Larche.png\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-md-9 mb-4 text-center\">\n        <div class=\"card-background container-fluid\">\n          <p class=\"h2\" style=\"font-size 24vw; color:#fbf3e4; text-align: center;\">L\u2019Arche Chicago<\/p>\n          <p class=\"h4\" style=\"color:#fbf3e4; text-align: center;\">L\u2019Arche Chicago is one of the many projects which offers a home for people with disabilities who live in community with volunteers and staff.<\/p>  \n          <p class=\"h4\" style=\"color:#fbf3e4; text-align: right;\">Chicago, Illinois<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-9 mb-4 text-center\">\n        <div class=\"card-background container-fluid\">\n          <p class=\"h2\" style=\"font-size 24vw; color:#fbf3e4; text-align: center;\">Snowcap Food Pantry<\/p>\n          <p class=\"h4\" style=\"color:#fbf3e4; text-align: center;\">SnowCap provides food and clothing to over 9,000 low-income neighbors each month. It\u2019s one of many projects which provides services for the unhoused.<\/p>  \n          <p class=\"h4\" style=\"color:#fbf3e4; text-align: right;\">Portland, Oregon<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-md-3 mb-4 text-center\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/Snowcap.png\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-3 mb-4 text-center\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/Creation-justice.png\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-md-9 mb-4 text-center\">\n        <div class=\"card-background container-fluid\">\n          <p class=\"h2\" style=\"font-size 24vw; color:#fbf3e4; text-align: center;\">Creation Justice Ministries<\/p>\n          <p class=\"h4\" style=\"color:#fbf3e4; text-align: center;\">Creation Justice Ministries is one of our  Washington, DC projects which is advocating justice by working to equip, educate, and mobilize communities.<\/p>  \n          <p class=\"h4\" style=\"color:#fbf3e4; text-align: right;\">Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-md-9 mb-4 text-center\">\n        <div class=\"card-background container-fluid\">\n          <p class=\"h2\" style=\"font-size 24vw; color:#fbf3e4; text-align: center;\">Ferncliff Camp<\/p>\n          <p class=\"h4\" style=\"color:#fbf3e4; text-align: center;\">Ferncliff is one of many camps and conference centers which run summer camps for kids\/youth, outdoor education, and retreats.<\/p>  \n          <p class=\"h4\" style=\"color:#fbf3e4; text-align: right;\">Little Rock, Arkansas<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-md-3 mb-4 text-center\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/Ferncliff.png\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/projects\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/yellow-arrow.png\" \n                                                          alt=\"yellow arrow\" align=\"right\"> <\/a>\n    <p class=\"h1 text-right\" style=\"font-size 32vw; color:#3d0674;\">Check out our volunteer sites here &nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-xl container-background-img p-4\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/short-term-service.jpg'); min-height:50vw\">\n  <div class=\"card-beige\">\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n      <p class=\"h1 card-title text-center\">Interested in Short-Term Service? <\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/faithx\/\"><p class=\"text-center\">Check out our FaithX program for week-long service trips!<\/p><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-xl container-background-img p-4\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/BVS-volunteers.jpg'); min-height:50vw\">\n  <div class=\"card-beige\">\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n          <p class=\"h1 card-title text-center\">Become a site for volunteers? <\/p>\n          <p class=\"text-center\">We partner with non-profits around the globe. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/partner\/\">Find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>   \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-beige pt-4\">\n  <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\n  <h2 class=\"mt-4\" style=\"color:#3d0674;\">BVS updates<\/h2>\n\n  <ul class=\"news-list\"><li><article class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-3 order-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/wfc-hiroshima-seeks-volunteers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/visitors-take-pictures-of-peace-bell-150x150.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/visitors-take-pictures-of-peace-bell-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/visitors-take-pictures-of-peace-bell-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col order-1\"><h1 class=\"article-bg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/wfc-hiroshima-seeks-volunteers\/\">World Friendship Center in Hiroshima seeks volunteer co-directors through Brethren Volunteer Service<\/a><\/h1><p>The World Friendship Center (WFC) in Hiroshima, Japan, is recruiting volunteers for 2026-2028. They are seeking a married couple to serve as co-directors for a two-year placement through Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS). <\/p><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><article class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-3 order-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/faithx-trip-older-adults-to-florida\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/FaithXOlderAdultTrip-PXL_20260226_141529890-600px-150x150.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col order-1\"><h1 class=\"article-bg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/faithx-trip-older-adults-to-florida\/\">FaithX trip takes older adults to Florida for service projects and plenty of fun as well<\/a><\/h1><p>The older adult FaithX trip took place Feb. 22-27 at Camp Ithiel in Gotha, Fla. There was a total of 14 participants alongside Marissa Witkovsky-Eldred and Aly Heckeroth of the FaithX and Brethren Volunteer Service staff, who acted as leaders.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><article class=\"row\"><div class=\"col order-1\"><h1 class=\"article-bg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/interim-co-directors-of-bvs\/\">Witkovsky-Eldred and Rendler begin as interim co-directors of Brethren Volunteer Service<\/a><\/h1><p>Marissa Witkovsky-Eldred and Virginia Rendler have accepted the positions of interim co-directors of Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS), starting Jan. 26.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><article class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-3 order-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/service-sunday-worship-resources\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/2026-Service-Sunday-square-150x150.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col order-1\"><h1 class=\"article-bg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/service-sunday-worship-resources\/\">Worship resources are available for Service Sunday on Feb. 1<\/a><\/h1><p>The Church of the Brethren\u2019s Service Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, Feb 1. Service Sunday is recognized annually on the first Sunday in February. The 2026 theme \u201cLiving with Purpose: Equipping God\u2019s People for Works of Service\u201d is inspired by the scripture text from Ephesians 4:11-13<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><article class=\"row\"><div class=\"col order-1\"><h1 class=\"article-bg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/chelsea-skillen-resigns-from-bvs\/\">Chelsea Skillen resigns as director of Brethren Volunteer Service<\/a><\/h1><p>Chelsea Skillen has resigned as director of Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) effective Feb. 10. She has served in leadership of BVS for more than three years, since Oct. 24, 2022. She plans to move to Portugal and will be joining her husband's publishing business.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How will you serve? 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