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Become a Mercy Volunteer: A Year of Service in Guyana

by: Mercy Volunteer Corps

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Join Mercy Volunteers in Guyana, where you help promote social change through compassionate service in the spirit of mutuality in education, healthcare, and social services. Placements include nursing or quality of life activities coordination in hospitals or long-term care facilities, as well as teaching or mentoring in elementary or high school settings. While serving, you live in an intention...

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Program Highlights

Have access to professional placements and mentors for teachers, nurses, and social workers.

Receive assistance from a support team comprising fellow volunteers, program alumni, staff, and Sisters of Mercy.

Enjoy benefits such as housing, transportation, health insurance, stipend, student loan deferment, and graduate school discounts.

Immerse yourself in social service characterized by mutual relationships.

Engage in spiritual growth and a simple lifestyle with fellow volunteers throughout your service in Guyana.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Georgetown, Guyana
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundGap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
Cost Per WeekNo Costs
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Types:
  • Volunteering
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
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Awards

Catholic Volunteer Network Member Program

Program Details

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Locations

  • Georgetown, Guyana

Types and Subjects

  • Types
  • Volunteering

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Cost per week

No Costs

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Other

Salary & Compensation

Volunteers receive both personal and community stipends to purchase groceries and household items.

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Phone/Video Interview
    • In-Person Interview when Feasible
    • Letters of Reference
    • Physical Exam/Health Records

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