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Phil Gerigscott, Communications and Engagement Manager (he/him)


Born and raised in the western ‘burbs of Chicago, I eventually grew wings and ventured to the crossroads of America to study art education at Goshen College, a small Mennonite liberal arts school nestled in Northern Indiana. Beyond earning my B.A., it was there that my passion for restorative justice was nourished, my understanding of ecological justice was pushed beyond the catchy “reduce, reuse, recycle” mantra, my understanding of privilege and power began to more heavily influence the way I interacted with the worldand it was also where I met my partner Emma. In 2016, after spending some time post-graduation as an elementary school art teacher, we packed up and moved to Portland.  I worked for a number of years managing the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, of which my absolute favorite part was building community with the many amazing volunteers who gave us their time and shared their gifts 

Now at JVC Northwest, I’m grateful for the opportunity to align my ethical passions with my creative fervorDuring my free time, you’ll find me creating all sorts of things: comics, music, videos, and animations, to name a few. When craving some vitamin D, I enjoy tending to my beehive, swimming in rivers, or lying in the dirt with grass between my toes 

Want to contact Phil? Email him or contact him at 971.353.6844.


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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