By Michael Brewer-Berres
Are you a former Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) volunteer? Do you have a fond memory, a story to tell, or words of praise from your time in BVS? Do you love to talk about BVS, but have no one to talk to about it?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, BVS has the perfect opportunity for you!
As a way to promote Brethren Volunteer Service and increase alumni engagement, BVS is seeking testimonies from former volunteers to feature on the BVS website. It will serve as a way for prospective BVSers to see the multitudes of experiences and stories that might come out of BVS. It is also a great way to read the perspectives of other alumni and make a connection through BVS.
All we need from you is a short paragraph describing an anecdote or how you felt about your time with BVS. Please submit testimonies or any questions to the BVS orientation assistant Michael Brewer-Berres at
mbrewer-berres@brethren.org.
— Michael Brewer-Berres is orientation assistant for Brethren Volunteer Service.
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