Intentional Community

Shared Resources

Living space: Volunteers live together at Hillstrom House, a large house with many common areas including two kitchens, rec room, library, and living room. The house has three bathrooms that are shared between residents. The house has a washer and dryer for washing clothes.

Food: Volunteers are given a monthly stipend of (x amount of dollars) to cover living expenses, which includes food! Many houses will set aside a community budget for those weekly trips to the grocery store. It helps bring volunteers together around the table as they share this experience together.

Networks: As volunteers settle into their positions, they will build connections with community leaders throughout Omaha that can help develop a volunteer’s individual network. These resources are often essential to the nonprofits our volunteers serve, and they help our volunteers build their professional networks for wherever their careers take them after they complete their service year.

Shared Experiences

Community Nights: Volunteers will gather once a week for a community night. This time will be used to explore spirituality, simple and sustainable living, out on the town in Omaha, or in for the night doing something meaningful together.

Spirituality Nights: Volunteers will gather once a month for a spirituality night. A spirituality mentor will work with the volunteers to explore spirituality in whatever form it takes for each volunteer. This is a great opportunity for volunteer to share a deeper experience with each other and get to know each others’ spiritual journey.

The Volunteer Experience: Participating in a year of service is an intentional choice, whether it’s to gain work experience, give back to the community, or for self-reflection. Living with other people who are engaging in this unique endeavor gives volunteers the opportunity to discuss their daily encounters, questions, and ideas about their experience.