When volunteers dry clothes outdoors or put on a sweater rather than turning up the heat, they are choosing to save energy, money, and the earth. LVC isn't all work and inner reflection. Friendships develop as volunteers get to know each other and spend time together. Karen and Kristiania are relaxing in Kristiania's room. Each LVC house is unique and usually most furnishings are in place.
Some volunteers have private rooms while others share a room.
Finding ways to share and support each other's values and beliefs is the goal of faith nights, which take many forms. Discussions, attending worship services of different faiths, or creating a 'support ceremony' offer ways for volunteers to share their faith journeys. King House invited other Lutheran Volunteers from Wilmington and Baltimore to help them surprise Sandy Rudrud on her birthday. When you join LVC, your community includes other volunteers in your own city and your region. You will meet them at orientation in August and again at the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer retreats.