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Yielding to the benevolent purposes of God prepares us for
the yoke of kind, gentle, patient service to others.
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John S. Mogabgab, Alive Now
For not only do people need food, but they need also the touch of a hand, the sound of a voice. For food lasts but a day, but love is for always.
- Mother Teresa
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How to Apply
Minimal eligibility requirements
GraceWorks Community is open to volunteers who are age 18-30 at the beginning of service, who hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and who are unmarried with no dependents. Volunteers must commit to eleven months of full-time service and community
living.
Please note: We are not currently accepting volunteer applications, but will
update this page as soon as that changes.
Documents needed
Please read the following before completing your application to GraceWorks
Community:
You may also find it helpful to learn more about the agencies
that have expressed interest in having a volunteer (included in the placement
information file above), and the requirements and restrictions that come with
participating in the AmeriCorps Education Award
program.
Application and Reference Forms
You can either download, print, and fill out the application form by hand in
Adobe pdf, or fill it out electronically in a Word document. The reference
form is also available in both formats. Application packets may be
submitted by email to kerry at graceworkscommunity.org, or by surface mail
to
GraceWorks Community: The Bishop's Young Adult Initiative
6110 Greenwood Plaza Blvd
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Although our priority deadline isn't until March 31, we appreciate
knowing of your interest in the program as soon as possible in order to plan for
our next program year. Please contact the Director
with any questions.
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Instructions for applying
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Fill out application form electronically or by hand. Give reference forms to four people who know you well and can comment on your personal character, employment record, motivation, and qualifications for the program. Ask these persons to complete the forms and return them to you in a signed, sealed envelope.
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Send application together with reference forms to the address
above by March 31 for priority consideration. After March 31, we will continue to accept
and consider applications as space is available.
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We conduct a national criminal background check on all applicants. If there is anything you would like us to know in advance, please include a separate written statement to address these concerns.
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After reviewing your application and reference forms, if we think you are a good candidate for the program, we will call to schedule an interview. We prefer to interview in person, and staff may be able to travel if you cannot come to Denver. If this is not possible, however, we will plan a phone interview. Our first round of interviews will take place in late March and early April.
- We will make decisions regarding acceptance beginning April 1, and will try to notify you of your acceptance status within two weeks of your interview. If you are accepted into the program, at that point we will arrange for you to connect with an agency that seems a good match for your experience and interests.
If you will need to know your acceptance status prior to April 1, please communicate this as early as possible in the process.
Criteria for selection of candidates
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Commitment to the core values of the Bishop’s Young Adult Initiative
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Willingness to commit one year to full-time service in placement community
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Willingness to live in intentional community and adopt a simplified lifestyle
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Demonstrated maturity for full-time work and communal living
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Experience with volunteer service or working in the fields of social/human services, education,
community organizing, ministry, or other non-profit work
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Skills relating to work in potential placement sites, including but not limited to community involvement, organizing, research, communication, advocacy, and administration
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Experience with or interest in learning about social justice issues
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Openness to new experiences and diverse perspectives
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Amenability to evaluation, training, accountability and group process
- Interest in relating experience in GraceWorks Community with vocational discernment and future leadership in church or community
Preferred characteristics:
 | Age 21 or significant life experience |
| Active in local church or community |
A note to international applicants:
We will consider applications from young adults outside the U.S. who can secure
the funding necessary for international travel. We cannot guarantee
success in the visa process, but we are happy to write the necessary
letter/paperwork.
Please contact us if you have any questions: call 303-325-7053 (Denver area)
or toll-free 800-536-3736, or email byai
(at) rmcumc (dot) com.
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