Partners in Service
"Love God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength and our neighbor as ourselves."
The Partners in Service program, through solidarity and service with local communities, provides UCC members 19 years of age and up, the opportunity to serve in diverse settings throughout the United States. UCC members put their faith into action, and practice Jesus’ greatest commandment as they act as God’s vehicle of love to those on the margins. The program offers short-and long-term volunteer opportunities with UCC local congregations and non-profit organizations.
Our Mission: Grounded in the core values of social justice, community, love, serving the human need and service, the Partners in Service Program is for individuals interested in walking in solidarity with organizations committed to serving the community, persons dedicated to practicing God’s justice and extending an extravagant welcome.
BENEFITS
Housing
Medical Insurance
Monthly Stipend
GOALS
Practice God’s Justice
Serve Human Needs
Community
Faith into Action
Partner in Service mission sites range from working with refugees, children and youth to serving as a camp director or a health care professional. Volunteer Ministries welcomes and supports volunteers on their volunteer journey. Volunteer Ministry walks with volunteers as the direct point of contact throughout a volunteer’s time with their mission site, provides guidance during the discernment process, and support during your entire experience. We are glad to assist you with finding the right fit for your interests. Please contact Danielle Hickman to learn more about the Partners in Service Program.
Learn about specific mission sites below
Current Mission Site Placements:
Disaster Ministry
+Unhoused Ministries
+Immigration Issues & Refugee Resettlement
+Prisoner Visitation
+Outdoor Ministries/Camp & Conference Settings
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Looking to Serve?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications are reviewed and chosen applicants are invited to a virtual interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Mission Site?
+A mission site is a non-profit organization or church that is committed to hosting United Church of Christ volunteers. The mission site commits to providing the volunteer a job description, expectations, professional development, training, a monthly stipend and housing.
Who Can Serve?
+Adults of all ages who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the community through service, advocacy, social justice and peace can serve with the Partners in Service Program.
How Long Can I Serve?
+Volunteers serve part or full-time for periods of 1 – 12 months with a mission site. Volunteers can renew their volunteer commitment at the end of their term if they are interested.
What Benefits Are Provided?
+Partner in Service volunteers are provided a monthly stipend, health insurance, housing and professional development opportunities.
What Type of Housing is Provided?
+The housing provided for volunteers depends on the mission site selected. Many mission sites provide communal housing, communal housing means the volunteer receives their own bedroom but share a communal kitchen space. Some sites allow the volunteer to reside at home.
Who Chooses My Mission Site?
+You! The volunteer is provided with a list of available mission sites. The volunteer chooses a mission site that aligns with their interests, talents and gifts. The Minister of Volunteer Engagement connects the volunteer with the mission site staff for an interview, after the interview through a mutual discernment process both the organization and volunteer decide if the mission site is a good fit.
Questions?
Please contact Danielle Hickman directly at (hickmand@ucc.org), for more information.