Be a part of something bigger, MercyWorks Fellowship
Your MercyWorks journey is about to begin!
Our application is now live! Click the button below to start your MercyWorks Fellowship application.
MercyWorks is a year-long program that offers a diverse group of highly motivated women and men – who are recent college graduates or soon to be graduates and have the desire to make a difference in the lives of hurting children and families in Chicago – a unique opportunity to gain professional experience while growing spiritually, personally and professionally.
The Application for the MercyWorks Fellowship is now live!
United Through These Shared Values’
Professional Development
Professional development and direction that will give MercyWorkers the tools needed to launch into their chosen career path through social justice.
Spirituality
Spiritual enrichment through exploration of one’s own spiritual call to live justly, sharing that call with other fellows, and in turn coming to understand the diverse spiritual calls others’ experience.
Community
Through restorative practices they will gain exposure to diverse perspectives. In addition, they will experience implementing Restorative Justice to build community, arrive at consensus, and resolve conflict.
Social Justice
A nationally recognized training program that will prepare MercyWorkers with a foundational understanding of the impact of trauma and adversity on young people and family systems. This program will also prepare MercyWorkers to intervene and deescalate crisis situations in a variety of settings.
Program benefits
Paid Expenses
Housing
Food
Bi-weekly stipend
Health and dental insurance
Transportation assistance
Loan forbearance assistance
Vacation time
Americorps Education Award
Personal Growth
Weekly Community nights
Spiritual direction
Orientation and seasonal retreats
Professional Growth
Opportunity for post-service employment with Mercy Home
Possible post-service education assistance
Professional training and mentoring
Supervision and support
