Quaker Voluntary Service
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Quaker Voluntary Service operates an 11-month program in which young adults work full-time in professional roles at community-based organizations addressing diverse issues. Participants live in a cooperative house and engage in worship and mentorship with local Quakers. The program provides housing, a transportation pass, health and wellness support (including health insurance if needed), a food stipend, and a modest living stipend, along with regular self-led workshops and retreats focused on social justice, faith, and community building. Based in Sanford, North Carolina, Quaker Voluntary Service functions within the non-profit sector, pairing participants with local community-based organizations to address social issues while rooted in Quaker community life. The program serves young adults seeking experiential service that blends spirituality with activism. In January 2024, the organization appointed Melissa McLaughlin as interim Twin Cities Coordinator.