There is an increasing need for volunteers with specialized training. There is no salary. Workers are expected to live simply during their assignments. However, MCC workers are fully supported financially. MCC also provides a small monthly stipend, vacation allowance and annual retreat.
Some money is available for non-deferrable college loans.
People who are accepted as volunteers with MCC do not have to raise their own support. Terms of service range from two years for North American assignments to three to five years for overseas assignments. Following receipt of the application form references are gathered and an interview with the applicant is arranged. Based on the application, references and interview, an applicant can be approved for service. This approval process can take six to eight weeks.