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Eco-Justice

Today, we have to realize that a true ecological approach always becomes a social approach; it must integrate questions of justice in debates on the environment, so as to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor

Pope Francis, Laudato Si

Eight years ago, JVC Northwest officially adopted ecological justice as one of our core values alongside social justice. Ecological justice is both social and environmental justice. We understand ecological justice to mean the interconnection and interdependence of all beings and the responsibility of humans to co-exist in harmony for the well-being of our earth community. The health of human communities is inseparably linked to the health of our natural systems. Historic and ongoing degradation of environmental systems operate parallel to the marginalization of and suppression of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color throughout the Northwest. Our vision for ecological justice is a sustainable Northwest where all live justly and equitably in harmony with all creation.

In pursuit of that vision, not only do we encourage our JVs and JV EnCorps members to engage in eco-friendly practices and care for our common home, but we as staff strive to live out and promote ecological justice as a core value in our workplace.  Due to our efforts, JVC Northwest has been named one of the 100 Best Green Companies to work for in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine since the list’s inception in 2010. In 2018, JVC Northwest received Gold Level Certification from Clackamas County Leaders in Sustainability, the highest level certification for sustainable practices.

As part of our commitment to ecological justice, we have a number of service placements that focus on ecological justice, from placements that uphold the rights of Indigenous Alaskans to practice subsistence living, to ensuring equal access to recreate outdoors. You can read more about our eco-focused placements below, along with some resources we have found helpful as we engage in this work. We know there is so much more work to be done to promote ecological justice; if you have ideas for resources to share or advocacy or education actions to take, we would love to hear from you.

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Upcoming Virtual Events

"JVC Northwest 101: Service and Community"

Thursday, April 7 | 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT
Learn about all that makes a year of service with JVC Northwest unique. We’ll talk about the opportunities available, what intentional community looks like, and dive into our values of social and ecological justice, simple living, and spirituality/reflection. There will also be plenty of time for Q+A. Register here. 

"How to Make Your Application Stand Out"

Wednesday, April 20 | 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT
Learn how you can position yourself to be a strong candidate for service with JVC Northwest. With one week left before the April 26 priority deadline, this will also be the perfect time to get a handle on each step of the application, interview, matching, and placement process. Register here. 

Where Are the JVC Northwest Recruiters Going Next?

Check out our upcoming recruitment events below. Don’t see your school or town on the list? Reach out to us at recruiter@jvcnorthwest.org to let us know you’d like us to pay your town a visit! 

10/13/2022 
Notre Dame | Info Session: Discerning Post Graduate Service | 6:30 PM | COffee House in Geddes Hall

10/17/2022
Marquette | Info session (1-2) office hours (2-4) | Career Services Center – Seminar Room