The lodge is looking for people interested in teaching English to the local staff, as well as general maintenance staff. Positions include community outreach, client support, fund raising, and public education. Volunteers will be provided with a living allowance, health care, a post-service cash award or money for school, and the satisfaction of revitalizing communities. Founded in 1956, committed to helping the poor, worldwide. Volunteers serve the homeless, the unemployed, refugees, people with AIDS, the elderly, street youth, abused women and children, the mentally ill, and the developmentally disabled.
Positions are available in teaching, nursing and community service.
Some job placements require specific credentials or licenses, but people who have a general educational background and a willingness to learn new skills can do most JVC jobs. International commitments are for two years and US commitments are for one year. Volunteers should be 21 years old, have a college degree or work experience, flexibility, Christian motivation and a sense of humor. Applicants may be married, but may not bring dependents. Volunteers are full-time employees and live in groups of four.