Joyce

VICS Volunteer in South Sudan

I was blessed with the opportunity to visit VICS volunteer, Luc, in South Sudan.  Luc has been in Juba since November, 2013.  He was evacuated mid December when the war broke out, returned January, 2014, and has been volunteering since that time. Luc has been at the Catholic University of […]

International Volunteer Week

A bit late to post, but VICS volunteers are amazing!  Here are some statistics: 44 – number of years VICS has been sending volunteers overseas 460+ – number of volunteers VICS has sent overseas 1083 – total YEARS of service by VICS volunteers Thank you to everyone who has been […]

Brebeuf 2015

Who would have ever imagined, that under Ms Pieroni’s guidance, the Brebuef boys would Fast for VICS for 26 years?  This year, boys adopting VICS’motto, “…not to be served, but to serve…” dedicated Holy Thursday to Fasting, and spending a fun day in solidarity with VICS.  It was an honour […]

Back to Abaiang, Kiribati

For the first time in a very long time, VICS has a volunteer in Kiribati again.  She arrived March 23, ready to start her two year posting.  Watch for updates on her stay!

International Day of Happiness

VICS volunteers have such wonderful opportunities to have truly happy experiences.  The 2-year commitment helps us have deeper experiences, where together with those we serve, we are able to share their happiness. #volunteerinternational #volunteer #VICS #service #InternationalDayOfHappiness

Water

World Water Day video VICS volunteers have had many opportunities to live with and experience lives lived by people in other countries. Many volunteers have experienced water shortages, unclean water, and water conservation efforts. This video is a reminder of those experiences. On World Water Day we remember the challenges […]

Joy in Service

What joy in service!  Volunteers receive so much back from those we serve.  Joy is certainly one of those things.  Consider volunteering.  Consider what service can be in another country.  Consider Joy.

International Women’s Day

Today VICS celebrates women, especially women with whom we’ve been blessed to share our lives as volunteers.Two VICS volunteers, Ellen  (shown in the picture) and Myra (taking the picture) have been in Kolofata, Cameroon for 24 years.  Every year women from the area buy material, sew a new outfit and […]