ABOUT US
What is OVC?Our Mission
To develop and equip Orthodox young adults to lead lives of faithful service for Church and world. - Connect Corps Members with neighbors in need, a faith community, and one another
- Provide the mentorship and training Corps Members need to develop skills, serve well, and grow personally and spiritually
- Pair Corps Members with partners that will help them to explore and express their call to serve God and others
Our Vision
A national movement of Orthodox young adults is leading transformative service for Church and world.We grow in relationship. OVC is a web of relationships-of giving & receiving, learning & sharing, serving & being served.
We Immerse Corps Members in Transformative Encounters
Service
What
Work four days per week at a local nonprofit organization
Why
Service is a calling of and witness to our faith
How
Solidarity means learning from others as we seek to love our neighbors
Formation
What
Seminar one day per week in Orthodox formation & leadership
Why
We must grow head and heart as we serve
How
Staff, church leaders, professionals, and mentors will contribute to seminars
Community
What
Live, learn, and pray in a house with other Corps Members
Why
We are challenged and formed in community
How
Grow by sharing meals, establishing house norms, praying together, and serving one another
Church
What
OVC will help connect you to Orthodox parishes eager to welcome you
Why
The Body of Christ is our lifeline and hospital
How
It depends on your gifts and those of the parish; get involved and the opportunities will come
