by Liz Nicholson | Nov 15, 2019 | News
Leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on 11/20/19, we would like to join the many organizations, communities, and individuals celebrating Transgender Awareness Week. As a community, QVS affirms the lives and experiences of trans folks, and understands that...
by Liz Nicholson | Oct 29, 2019 | Alumni, News, Quaker Service Testimonies
For the longest time I was fearful to step into faith, even though I felt Spirit stir for so long. Quaker Voluntary Service appeared unexpectedly, and initially I was hesitant. I asked if it was okay that I was not religious, and the answer I received was that faith,...
by Liz Nicholson | Oct 14, 2019 | Equity, News
We’re excited to honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day today! The strength and resilience of Native Peoples who have long stewarded the land we live upon is seen and lauded. There is much work to be done in addressing historical and modern harm to...
by Liz Nicholson | Sep 10, 2019 | Event, National, News
National Orientation is the only time in the fellowship year when all QVS Fellows and staff participate in a single event. Our time together embodies many of the aspirations we have for the rest of the program year: We build relationships through vulnerability, “try...
by Liz Nicholson | Jun 20, 2019 | Alumni, News, Quaker Service Testimonies, Video
This summer marks the completion of our seventh program year! Over 160 young adults have spent a year living in community with peers doing justice work in coalition with Quaker Meetings and community based organizations in Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis/St.Paul,...
