Members of the Border Servant Corps pledge to emphasize the following four areas during their year of service:
Community - Volunteers come together in intentional community by sharing meals, household responsibilities, the daily joys and struggles of working in social service agencies, and faith discussions. The two volunteer households - one in Las Cruces and one in El Paso - meet biweekly for outings, events, and meals.
Social Justice - Volunteers work in established border-area organizations. Collectively, these organizations provide assistance to economically the disadvantaged, develop long-term projects to sustain the community, and seek to empower the disenfranchised. The US/Mexican Border is an area facing unique issues not found anywhere else in the US. Volunteers will become aware of struggles immigrants face and will carry that experience with them beyond their one year of service with BSC.
Simplicity - Volunteers explore a simple lifestyle by sharing resources and by continually considering and examining their wants and needs. Simplicity may be expressed in many ways, including using alternative modes of transportation and recycling.
Spirituality - Through shared spiritual experiences, volunteers support and encourage one another in their spiritual journeys. Spirituality is what grounds and centers volunteers during their service, and the goal is for each volunteer to grow spiritually during their time with BSC. |
