{"id":134,"date":"2019-04-15T23:43:16","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T23:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.brethren.org\/bvs\/?page_id=134"},"modified":"2026-02-05T21:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:28:33","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.volunteer-card-background {\n    background-color: #411e7b;\n    padding: 2rem;\n}\n.card-questions {\n    background-color: #fbf3e4;\n     padding: 2rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"card volunteer-card-background mb-3\">\n     <div class=\"row\">\n         <div class=\"col-md-12 col-xl-6 mb-4\" style=\"color:white\">\n<h3>Are you&#8230;<br>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align:center; font-weight: bold; font-size:1.2em\">Wanting to make positive change?<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-color:white\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center; font-weight: bold; font-size:1.2em\">Seeking an opportunity to explore your purpose?<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-color:white\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center; font-weight: bold; font-size:1.2em\">Looking for unique experiences that can help build your resume?<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-color:white\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center; font-weight: bold; font-size:1.2em\">18 or older?<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-color:white\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center; font-weight: bold; font-size:1.2em\">Open to learning, growing, and deepening your faith?<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-color:white\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center; font-weight: bold; font-size:1.2em\">Interested in learning more about our world with a community of support?<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-color:white\">\n         <\/div>\n       <div class=\"col-md-12 col-xl-6 mb-4\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/Volunteers-looking-down.jpg\">\n         <\/div>\n\n     <\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color:white;\" class=\"text-center\">If you answered &#8220;yes&#8221; then keep reading!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"card-questions\" style=\"color:#411e7b; text-align:center\">\n     <div class=\"container-xl\">\n<h2>Overview of how BVS works<br>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n           <div class=\"row\">\n              <div class=\"col-md-2\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/arrow.png\" alt=\"arrow\">\n               <\/div>\n              <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n<h4><br>&nbsp;BVS has volunteer sites all over the US and abroad. The BVS staff work with you to find a placement that feels right.<br>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n               <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\">\n              <div class=\"col-md-2\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/arrow.png\" alt=\"arrow\">\n               <\/div>\n              <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n<h4><br>&nbsp;Once in BVS, your basic living expenses are covered. This means that you can focus on serving the community where you are placed.<br>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n               <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n              <div class=\"col-md-2\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/arrow.png\" alt=\"arrow\">\n               <\/div>\n              <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n<h4><br>&nbsp;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.<br>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n               <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n              <div class=\"col-md-2\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/arrow.png\" alt=\"arrow\">\n               <\/div>\n              <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n<h4><br>&nbsp;All BVS volunteers come to a BVS orientation. This is a training where you meet other volunteers and prepare for a year of service.<br>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n               <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n\n\n\n     <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"card volunteer-card-background mb-3\" style=\"color:white;\">\n<h3>Let&#8217;s look a bit more in depth&#8230;<br>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/cost\/\" style=\"color:#411e7b; font-weight:bold;\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-light\">What&#8217;s the COST of being a BVS volunteer? <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/arrow-right.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<br>&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/how-do-i-get-placed\/\" style=\"color:#411e7b; font-weight:bold;\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-light\">How do I get placed at a VOLUNTEER SITE? <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/arrow-right.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<br>&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/support\/\" style=\"color:#411e7b; font-weight:bold;\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-light\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What kind of SUPPORT will I receive? <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/arrow-right.png\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<br>&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/timeline\/\" style=\"color:#411e7b; font-weight:bold;\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-light\">What does the BVS TIMELINE look like? <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/arrow-right.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h4 style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:20px\">For other frequently asked questions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/volunteer\/faqs\/\"><span style=\"color:#c0abda;\">check out our FAQ<\/span> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/11\/yellow-arrow.png\"><\/a> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"card-questions\">\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<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/BVS-wave.png\">\n<div class=\"card volunteer-card-background mb-3\" style=\"color:white;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center\">If you&#8217;ve checked out our website and still have questions, or if you want to chat with someone in person, then feel free to contact us!<br>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n     <div class=\"row\">\n         <div class=\"col-md-12 col-xl-6 mb-4\" style=\"color:white\">\n            <img style=\"float: left;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/phone.png\" alt=\"phone symbol\">\n                   <h4><br>800-323-8039<\/h4>\n            <\/div>\n       \n         <div class=\"col-md-12 col-xl-6 mb-4\" style=\"color:white\">\n <img style=\"float: left;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/bvs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/01\/email.png\" alt=\"email symbol\">\n                   <h4><br><a href=\"mailto:bvs@brethren.org\">bvs@brethren.org<\/a><\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you&#8230;&nbsp; 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 &#8220;yes&#8221; then keep reading! 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