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What GSV has meant to me: Influence, Impact, Relationships made
"I remember the people most; dedicated, caring, full of zeal. I loved meeting prospective volunteers and being able to shepherd new volunteers into the program. ... As the volunteer year went on, you could really see the growth happening in each community and they began to understand more deeply what they were committed to, and how their experiences were shaping them and their work."
Aug 8


Self-Transformation Through Service
Everyone has a different role and a unique perspective. This has allowed me to see many distinct parts of the foster care system and see...
Nov 7, 2024


Learning to live simply in New York City
To be honest even during the orientation I still had doubts about my ability to live off of the stipend...
Sep 26, 2024


On what it means to be weird…
Night one of GSV training, something was put to words for me that I have been feeling for a while.
Mar 6, 2024


Into the Wilderness
Our first activity during orientation and retreat week involved creating vision board collages about who we are and why we are here. The...
Sep 24, 2020


Introducing the 2018-2019 Good Shepherd Volunteers!
We are elated to ring in our 26th year with 11 volunteers placed in California, New Jersey, New York, and Thailand! The Good Shepherd...
Aug 27, 2018


GSV Orientation 2016
This week, 18 hearts came together, united under the mission of Saint Mary Euphrasia and the values she instilled. Each of us came here...
Aug 18, 2016
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