Our Partners

A TRUSTED PARTNER

AmeriCorps

An Evolving Story: Our Partnership with AmeriCorps

Notre Dame Mission Volunteers first received an AmeriCorps grant in 1995. AmeriCorps is a national service program that addresses critical community needs across the United States, through volunteer work in education, public health, disaster response, and more.

By fostering civic engagement and equipping participants with valuable skills, AmeriCorps helps build stronger, more resilient communities while offering educational benefits to those who serve.

Since receiving our initial AmeriCorps grant, Notre Dame Mission Volunteers has placed over 8,000 volunteers in oft-marginalized communities across the U.S. Thanks to AmeriCorps’ support, our volunteers make a lasting impact in the communities they serve, while receiving an educational award that can help pay off student loans or further their education.

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We provide AmeriCorps members with the following:

Living Allowance: A modest living allowance is distributed biweekly over the 11 month service period.

Health Care: NDMV members are eligible to enroll in our health insurance plan.

Childcare Assistance: Members are eligible to receive child care assistance, which covers up to the state’s local market rate for child care fees.

Student Loan Forbearance: Members can place qualified student loans into forbearance during their service. The National Service Trust will pay the interest that accrues on qualified loans during the time a person is in service.

Segal Education Award: Upon successful completion of their service, members receive an education award. The Segal Education Award can be applied to qualified student loans or future education.

Development and Training: Team meetings and Sevice Site Placements include regular training on relevant topics each month. We also offer members a Mid-Year Conference in Baltimore, MA in which members participate in workshops, engage in reflections, and hear from keynote speakers.

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A LEGACY OF DEDICATION & VISION

Sister of Notre Dame de Namur

Notre Dame Mission Volunteers was founded in 1992 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, a prophetic women’s religious order with a deep commitment to education, social justice, and service to those affected by poverty.

Since their founding in 1804 by Saint Julie Billiart in France, the Sisters have championed a charism of seeing and celebrating the good in all people. Their mission has since expanded globally, establishing schools and programs that serve the marginalized and promote the dignity and rights of all.

Guided by the belief that education transforms lives, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have pioneered movements and initiatives rooted in justice, peace, and care for creation. Their legacy of dedication and vision continues to inspire and shape the work of Notre Dame Mission Volunteers today as we strive to honor their legacy by empowering individuals and communities through service.

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A DIVERSE COALITION OF SERVICE

Voices of National Service

Voices for National Service is a diverse coalition of national and local service programs, state service commissions and individual champions, who work together to ensure Americans of all ages have the opportunity to serve and volunteer in their communities.

Notre Dame Mission Volunteers has partnered with Voices for National Service since 2016. Over the years, the NDMV Executive Director has sat on the Voices Steering Committee, offering support and guidance in the continued efforts to champion National Service.

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A LEADING MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION

Catholic Volunteer Network

The mission of Catholic Volunteer Network is to foster and promote full-time domestic and international faith-based volunteer service opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and skills.

As the leading membership organization of Christian volunteer and mission programs, CVN supports and enhances the work of their members through volunteer recruitment, training and resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy.

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A LIFE OF EDUCATION, SERVICE & LEADERSHIP

NDMV Alumni

NDMV is proud to have supported over 8,000 NDMV alumni who are now leaders in the community!

As a dedicated NDMV community member, you are part of a network of passionate individuals who have committed their time and talents to service and education. Our alums continue to inspire change, both in their local communities and across the globe, by carrying forward the values of compassion, leadership, and social justice fostered during their time with NDMVA.

Whether you served last year or a decade ago, we invite you to stay connected, share your stories, and continue making a difference. Together, we can build on our shared mission of empowering others and promoting lasting impact.