An NDMV Volunteer is more than an extra set of hands.  Each volunteer participates in a structured program designed to cultivate leadership, accountability, and mission-driven service. Throughout the service year, volunteers engage in:

• Bi-weekly team meetings that build collaboration, reflection, and shared learning

• Retreat experiences that deepen commitment and resilience

• Service projects and community engagement opportunities

• Ongoing accompaniment and supervision with NDMV Site Managers

These elements are not add-ons; they are essential to our mission of developing leaders through education and compassionate service.  At times, participation in these gatherings will require volunteers to be away from their placement site. We work to schedule thoughtfully and communicate clearly in advance.

NDMV’s support structure is only one part of the equation. We view leadership development as a shared responsibility between NDMV and our partner sites. We ask partner sites to:

• Provide meaningful responsibilities aligned with community needs

• Offer opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility over time

• Support volunteers in accessing relevant training and development opportunities

• Recognize that volunteers may require additional guidance early in their term

While volunteers often need more structured support at the beginning of their service year, our goal is growth — expanding confidence, competence, and leadership capacity as the year progresses.  Together, we cultivate leaders who not only serve effectively today but carry forward a lifelong commitment to education, compassion, justice, and community. 

FULL BENEFIT - NATIONAL PROGRAM (FBN)
Open to organizations located in all the states where NDMV Volunteers serve (CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, NY, OH, RI, TX), except California. Volunteers receive a living allowance, health insurance (optional), and personal, professional and spiritual Development opportunities from NDMV while completing a year of service at partnering sites. See below to view/download our National Programming Packet.

FULL BENEFIT - CALIORNIA PROGRAM (FBCA)
Similar to the Full Benefit National Program, the FBCA program is for organizations located in the state of California. Through NDMV's Partnership with California Volunteers, the FBCA program offers increased benefits to those volunteers serving in the state of California. See below to view/download our California Programming Packet.

AFFILIATED SERVICE PARTNERS (ASP)
If you are a service sending program or provide increased benefits to your proposed volunteers (i.e. living allowance, housing, health insurance, professional development), the ASP program may be a good fit for you. This program was formerly the NDMV Education Award Partners Program (EAP). See below to view/download our ASP Programming Packet.

1. Be a 501c3 Non-Profit organization that aligns with the NDMV Mission, Vision, and Values and falls within one of our current states of service.

2. Agree to a Partnering Site Contribution (PSC) to be paid per volunteer each service year

3. Identify a Site Supervisor(s) who will accompany and support NDMV volunteers and staff throughout the service term

4. Support data collection of volunteer impact (see packets below for more information)

5. Fall within NDMV’s Performance Measure Outcomes

6. Sign a Partnering Site Agreement – inclusive of all AmeriCorps Prohibited and Unallowable activities

Step 1: Submit Online Partnering Site Proposal
The 26-27 Partnering Site Proposal form is now available until June! 

Step 2: Proposal Form Review and Follow Up
NDMV Staff will review submissions on a weekly basis and be in touch with all organizations who complete the proposal form for follow up conversation. We hope to ensure alignment between both NDMV and Partners.

Step 3: Approval & Next Steps
If approved, Partners will be assigned an NDMV Site Manager who will connect on recruitment, placements, and programming.

Until July 1, 2026 – Apply to partner with NDMV by completing the Partnering Site Proposal form

Until August 1, 2026 – Interested volunteers apply to open positions

August 17 & 18, 2026 – NDMV Orientation

June 30, 2027 – Final day of service