These components of JVC are formed from Ignatian Spirituality (which is considered a spirituality of "everyday life" ) and the theology of Catholic Social Teaching that strives to serve the common good, respect the human dignity of every person and provide a preferential option for the poor.
JVC sends volunteers to serve at local non-profit organizations, volunteering in roles and positions that save the non-profit, on average, 20,000 dollars per year. This money can instead be directed to enhancing the services provided for the poor and marginalized in the local community.
Jesuit Volunteers serve in 32 cities in the U.S. and in 6 countries abroad (Belize, Chile, The Federal States of Micronesia, Nicaragua, Peru, and Tanzania). There are over 300 volunteers collectively, and over 12,000 Former Jesuit Volunteers.
In a line, the mission that guides Jesuit Volunteers is to accompany and be accompanied by the people of their placement community.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead
