Covenant House
Organization
Founded in 1972
Vision
Mission of Covenant House:
We who recognize God's providence and fidelity to His people are dedicated to living out His covenant among ourselves and those children we serve, with absolute respect and unconditional love. That commitment calls us to serve suffering children of the street, and to protect and safeguard all children. Just as Christ in His humanity is the visible sign of God's presence among His people, so our efforts together in the covenant community are a visible sign that effects the presence of God, working through the Holy Spirit among ourselves and our kids.
Staff
2 full time employees inside North America.
20 field personnel outside North America.
Missions Opportunities
Expected terms of service:
3-18 months
Qualifications for Applicants
Successful applicants will be...
* 21 years of age or older
* A 4-year college graduate in any field (or have commensurate life experience)
* Emotionally mature and in good health (medical exam required)
* Ready to serve at any site and in any position where there is the most need
* Married or single (but with no legal dependents under the age of 18)
* Willing to share stories and/or photos about Faith Community experience with Covenant House
* Open, flexible, and joyful
Application and Candidacy Process
The application process for Covenant House Faith Community includes: submitting a complete application packet; completing an initial phone interview; and attending an Orientation at the Covenant House Faith Community in New York. All applicants must attend a 4-day Orientation ("come and see") prior to be accepted to serve with Faith Community and attending a Formation, pre-service training retreat.
Training Program
All incoming Faith Community volunteers participate in a two week long "Formation" program prior to beginning their service at Covenant House. During Formation, incoming volunteers live at the Faith Community house in New York City, participate in community life there, and attend trainings related to the service, community and prayer/reflection components of the Faith Community program.
Service-related workshops/trainings include: Active Listening; Youth Work; Gender 101 and working with LGBT Youth; Maintaining Balance in Crisis; Unconditional Listening and Suicide Intervention/Adolescent Mental Health; Substance Abuse and Mental Health; Gang Awareness
Community and Prayer/Reflection-related trainings include: Enneagram; Simple Living; Catholic Social Justice; St. Francis and Franciscan Spirituality; Intro the Mission of Covenant House; Community and Growth (readings from Jean Vanier's book of the same name); Business Management; Spiritual Journeys; and Stages of Community (referencing an article by M Scott Peck).
Funding
Covenant House Faith Community volunteers are funded by the Covenant House agencies they serve.
Demographics & Policies
This agency invites:
- Divorced candidates
Statements
No Our agency has standard policies for the education of missionaries? children. Yes Parents make decisions regarding the education of their children. No Children are included in our orientation and on field support. Yes Both spouses are required to apply and qualify for missionary service. No Both spouses are considered paid staff members. No Non-employee spouses are expected to participate in the ministry on a volunteer (non paid) basis. No Non-employee spouses are included in orientation and on field support. Yes Our agency has a sexual harassment policy. Yes Women may hold any position in our organization.
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