Mercy Volunteer Corps
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Our international placement in Guyana stands out among other international programs namely because of its location, length of service, and community living. In addition, MVC offers one of the few international programs with a one year commitment instead of two years. Our program has the option to renew for a second year if the volunteer feels called. Lastly, we offer community living. While some programs place one volunteer in a country on their own, MVC places four volunteers in Guyana every year. Mercy Volunteers serve in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, South America. Volunteers serve for one year in an International placement with an opportunity to renew for a second year. Mercy Volunteer Corps has four service sites in Guyana. International volunteers can choose to serve at one or two of the sites. It is helpful for the applicants to have an openness to serving where the need is greatest.
Volunteers are needed at the orphanage to serve as teachers and tutors as well as to lead sports and artistic activities, and to aid in the day-to-day activities of the home. Social work and counseling skills are also useful in the holistic development of the boys. Teaching and/or social work background is helpful but not required. Volunteers are also needed at the vocational school as teachers in the Adolescent Development Program and in remedial subjects (math, reading, computer literacy), as counselors, and to assist with music, dance,
- Our international placement in Guyana stands out among other international program.
- MVC offers one of the few international programs with a one year commitment instead of two years.
- Volunteers serve for one year in an International placement with an opportunity to renew for a second year.
- Placements are focused on social services, healthcare, and education.
- International volunteers can choose to serve at one or two of the sites.