It was through the vision and commitment of two individuals that began the Ignatian Volunteer Corps Omaha region in September 2007. Jerry and Pat Heinrichs, as volunteers opened the Omaha region with six volunteers and 4 partner agencies. Today, IVC has grown to 15 volunteers and over 20 partner agencies.
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps taps into the nation’s greatest resource- women and men age 50 and older who are looking to share their skills, talents and life experiences with organizations that directly assist people who are poor, or address issues related to poverty. IVC volunteers make a difference by positively impacting and providing services to those in our community who are in need of support and assistance. Along with the volunteer experience Ignatian Volunteers grow deeper in Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition. Through reflecting and praying – individually and communally- deepens the experience of service, and is a unique feature of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps.
Omaha IVC Volunteers
“We had the experience but missed the meaning.”
-T.S. Eliot, The Four Quartets
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE?
In Omaha we have several Partnering Agencies requesting an Ignatian Volunteer. For a list of current volunteer opportunities please click on Program Details.
If you are interested in requesting an Ignatian volunteer or becoming an Ignatian volunteer, please click on Program Details. Or you can contact Becky Ehrman, Regional Director, at 402-681-6311 or by email.
SPECIAL EVENT!
"Lent Is for Listening”
A Morning of Reflection with
Jesuit Fathers Larry Gillick & Greg Carlson
Saturday, February 25th
Click here for more details and to register
IVC OMAHA IN THE NEWS...
Recently, the Catholic Voice newspaper of The Archdiocese of Omaha featured an article about the Ignatian Volunteer Corps in their Senior Living section. Click here to read the full article.
Click here to read more about the Omaha IVC Region: Fall edition of the Wisconsin Province News (See page 2).
