Mennonite Voluntary Service 

Rachel Friesen, Mollie Gunnoe and Melissa Kauffman—2012–2013 members of the Kansas City MVS unit. 
Rachel Friesen, Mollie Gunnoe and Melissa Kauffman—2012–2013 members of the Kansas City MVS unit
Faith into action 

Join one of the many Mennonite faith communities in the US who are working to make a difference in their neighborhood and beyond.


Mennonite Voluntary Service participants serve 1-3 year terms living in intentional community and working in a wide range of fields. Placement options cover the gamut from home repair to public health issues – youth ministry to immigration law – educational to environmental.

 Stories

In Tucson, immigration is more than just a debate
MVSer leads delegations to both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border as a volunteer with BorderLinks.
Allison Schrag
Allison Schrag
Prayer letter exerpt from Mennonite Voluntary Service worker in Manhattan.
Sheri Hartzler at Patchwork Pantry in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Patchwork Pantry celebrates 20 years of feeding the hungry
Sheri Hartzler credits her Mennonite Voluntary Service term with planting the seed that grew into Harrisonburg’s only evening food pantry.
Emma Stahl-Wert
The desert blooms
In Tucson, Ariz., service means harvesting “tangible joy.”
Mission Network service programs kick off new year
More than 100 young adults are serving through DOOR: Dwell, Mennonite Voluntary Service, Service Adventure and Radical Journey.
Nathan Penner, director of MVS
New MVS director has intercultural emphasis
Nathan Penner named new Mennonite Voluntary Service director.

 MVS at a glance

MVS is accepting applications!
The earlier you apply, the more options will be available to you, so apply by March 15 for best results.

Ages: 20+
Length of term: 1-3 years
Location: Cities and towns across the U.S.

 Take action
Compare programs
Compare programs
Use our program comparison chart to find the right voluntary service opportunity for you.
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