Jesuit Volunteer Corps

Jesuit Volunteer Corps Give us one year, and we'll give you a sense of purpose to guide every year that follows. or internationally.

Jesuit Volunteer Corps matches young leaders in roles providing vital service for 1-2 years with an organization serving people in need in the U.S. Jesuit Volunteers live in an intentional community with other volunteers, build deep relationships, and gain valuable professional experience while fostering personal growth as leaders committed to faith in action. JVs engage in a year or two of servic

e, framed within four core values of the Jesuit tradition: spirituality, simple lifestyle, community, and social justice. JVC incorporates five programmatic retreats and mentorship from local and national staff to create an experience that further prepares you for a future fighting for what matters. This formation program equips Jesuit Volunteers with a set of leadership tools and access to a network of over 11,000 accomplished alumni supporters. The Jesuit Volunteer Corps draws inspiration and direction from the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers. Better known as the “Jesuits,” the order was founded almost 500 years ago by St. Ignatius of Loyola, who challenged others to live as “contemplatives in action,” balancing between reflective prayer and work for justice.

JVC GOES SILENT 🤫During the month of May, the JVs stepped away from the noise and entered into a period of silent retrea...
05/31/2026

JVC GOES SILENT 🤫

During the month of May, the JVs stepped away from the noise and entered into a period of silent retreat. In a world always asking us to do… speak… and react… taking time to simply be and listen is an act of faith and community.✊🙏

Through silence, we create space to process the JV experience, deepen spirituality, and listen to the “why” that is guiding our journeys of service.

As Mother Teresa reminds us:

❝We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature, trees, flowers, grass, grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls.❞

a BIG shoutout to our incredible programs staff and the dedicated spiritual advisors who held space, offered guidance, and made this silent retreat possible for our volunteers. We are so glad to welcome our JVs back, grounded and renewed for their journey ahead.

There is nothing quite like looking around and realizing you’ve found your people. The ones who share your values, show ...
05/26/2026

There is nothing quite like looking around and realizing you’ve found your people. The ones who share your values, show up for the community, and always make sure there’s a place for you to lean in.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to join us, this is it. Apply by tonight to serve with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps for the ‘26-‘27 service year. We’ve saved a spot in the circle for you. 🫂

Submit your application at jesuitvolunteers.org/or by clicking the link in bio —— we can’t wait to meet you!

Join us for our JVC Fundraising Reception… this time in BOSTON!Come connect with fellow supporters, meet JVC President J...
05/22/2026

Join us for our JVC Fundraising Reception… this time in BOSTON!

Come connect with fellow supporters, meet JVC President John Giere, and celebrate the incredible impact of our Jesuit volunteers across the country.

• WHEN: Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• WHERE: The Cadigan Atrium at BC High (150 Morrissey BIva, Boston, MA)

Light food and drinks will be provided! RSVP today at jesuitvolunteers.org/events so we know how many folks to expect. See you there!

❝It’s scary not knowing what you want to do after college. By the time I graduated from the University of California, Da...
05/21/2026

❝It’s scary not knowing what you want to do after college. By the time I graduated from the University of California, Davis, I had a resume full of leadership roles and fellowships, but I still wasn’t sure what was next. My journey to the Jesuit Volunteer Corps was a non-traditional one; as a junior, I took a risk on a Spanish Immersion program in Bolivia with the Maryknoll Lay Missioners. While there, I met a couple who were former JVs; their encouragement stuck with me, and I eventually said “what the heck” and applied.

This leap of faith landed me at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee, where I supported the launch of their corporate work-study program. Almost a decade later, that service year remains my foundation. Today, I am the Career Readiness Director at Presentation High School. I’ve dedicated my career to helping early career professionals find their Ikigai—the intersection of what they are skilled in, what they are passionate about, what the world needs, and what they can be paid for.

What I enjoy most is being back on a school campus, engaging with students in-person, and building community with joyful and exemplary faculty. Beyond the professional clarity, my favorite part of being a JV was the lifelong friendships I made with my community. 💖 To anyone feeling unsure about their next step: take the risk!❞

Neal Avery Gutierrez

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During his time as a JV, Neal served in Milwaukee, Wisconsin () as a Corporate Work Study Program Assistant at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.🕊️

Graduating this spring? Put your passion into action.Before diving into your career or heading to grad school, take this...
05/19/2026

Graduating this spring? Put your passion into action.
Before diving into your career or heading to grad school, take this time to lead, serve, and make a tangible difference.

As you prepare to complete your degree, consider the lasting impact of a year of service. This opportunity allows graduating seniors to address critical social needs while developing the leadership skills essential for future career and graduate school success.

Interested in learning more about becoming a Jesuit Volunteer? Visit us at jesuitvolunteers.org/apply for more info. 📝

Holding Our Jesuit Volunteers in Prayer✝️As the spring season unfolds, our JVs enter a sacred time of transition. While ...
05/14/2026

Holding Our Jesuit Volunteers in Prayer✝️

As the spring season unfolds, our JVs enter a sacred time of transition. While the East Region JVs have already completed their time in quiet reflection, those in the Central and West Regions are preparing to enter into their Silent Retreats in the coming days. We invite the wider JVC community to join us in prayer as our volunteers embark on their Regional Silent Retreats!

What is a Silent Retreat? Silent Retreat is more than just a lack of talking; it is a purposeful “slowing down” to create space. During these retreats, JVs engage in:

🥖Unplugging from phones and daily tasks to focus entirely on the present moment.
🕊️Deepening their personal relationship with the divine through quiet contemplation.
🙏Prayerfully considering their next steps beyond JVC with the guidance of spiritual directors.
🏡Rest and Reflect. Finding renewal through prayer, journaling, and the peace of a sacred environment.

Huge congratulations are in order for one of our own! We are thrilled to share Rev. Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, SJ, ha...
05/12/2026

Huge congratulations are in order for one of our own! We are thrilled to share Rev. Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, SJ, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the next bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in classics from Harvard University, Bishop-elect Castori began his journey of dedicated service as a Jesuit Volunteer in Baltimore. It was following his time with JVC he entered the Society of Jesus in 1987, eventually leading to a life of ministry across the South Pacific and Northern California.

❝If you really stay with the promises that our Lord made to us, you will find hope and others who are working together…and try to lift up those who are least in society, mend the brokenhearted. This is our faith.❞ — Bishop-Elect Castori, SJ

Please join the JVC community in celebrating & holding Bishop-elect Castori in prayer as he prepares for his episcopal ordination and installation on July 28. 🌺🙏

Chicago showed up last week!!! We had over 100 familiar faces gather at the lovely Old St. Patrick’s church to generate ...
05/11/2026

Chicago showed up last week!!!

We had over 100 familiar faces gather at the lovely Old St. Patrick’s church to generate excitement & support for our work here at JVC. We heard updates from our recruiting team (shoutout Julia Nelson!) and JVC president John Giere, along with a moving testimony by our very own Chicago JV, Mike McKane.

We were able to raise nearly $20,000!!! We are so grateful to the generosity of everyone who attended and shared their support. 🙏💛🕊️

Weren’t able to attend but would like to give? Help us reach our goal of $25,000 with a gift today! Support our volunteers through the link in our bio or by visiting jesuitvolunteers.org/support. Thank you for walking this journey with us.

Yesterday, JVC President John Giere visited , one of our longest-standing partner agencies in Chicago helping young wome...
05/07/2026

Yesterday, JVC President John Giere visited , one of our longest-standing partner agencies in Chicago helping young women build character and life skills through sport. It was a great opportunity to witness JV Grace Bohl in action alongside her supervisor, Jocabed Levya.

Join us tonight, May 7!🤝 The Chicago celebration continues this evening. John and the JVC team will be making their way to our Fundraiser Reception at Old St. Patrick’s Church, 5:30-7:30pm. If you are in the area, and a supporter of JVC, we would love to see you there.

For more info, visit: jesuitvolunteers.org/events

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