What’s New
The Legacy of Service: Tony and Julia Albrecht
IVC NCA member Thomas Jacob brings a lifetime of expertise to a role he loves: teaching construction mathematics at IVC partner agency the Spanish Catholic Center to Hispanic immigrants seeking employment. “Every time you teach you are impacting people and investing in opportunities,” says the retired PhD in statistics. “We are facilitating to get them a job. They also learn English, become familiar with digital literacy, and learn how to respond to email, among other skills.”
Watch IVC’s National Information Session featuring Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.
Are you retired or finished raising your family? Do you want to give back, enrich your spiritual life, and build community with other mature adults? Register now and learn how you can deepen your faith and make a difference in the world.
Read IVC’s 2024 Impact Report
A detailed look at what the Ignatian Volunteer Corps accomplished in 2024, from fundraising to membership to programming.
Planting Seeds of Learning: IVC San Diego Volunteers Help St. Rita’s Students Grow in and Out of the Classroom
“I don’t know what we’d do without our IVC volunteers,” says St. Rita’s principal Gina Olsen. “They provide high-caliber support of Catholic education in classrooms, on the playground, and in the library.”
Living a Life of Purpose: Exploring Service, Faith, and Community in Retirement
Join us for a virtual panel discussion on February 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, hosted by Holy Trinity Catholic Church’s 55+ group and sponsored by the Ignatian Volunteer Corps. Retirees, spiritual reflectors, and faith leaders will share stories and insights on finding purpose, building community, and deepening faith in retirement. Don’t miss this chance to reflect and connect!
Lessons Learned from the Journey: A Virtual Author Event Featuring Christine Eberle
IVC invites you to celebrate the publication of Christine Marie Eberle’s latest book, Finding God Along the Way: Wisdom from the Ignatian Camino for Life at Home, published by Paraclete Press. The book traces the 2022 journey of 25 pilgrims—ranging in age from 55 to 84—who hiked a 300-mile pilgrimage across Spain as part of IVC’s 25th anniversary celebration.
IVC Premiers New Video Highlighting Our Members and Partners
Have you ever wanted to share your IVC experience with friends but have trouble capturing all the comes with being an IVC member?
IVC San Diego Members Go “Back to School” to Serve Local Youth
Recently, four new IVC Members (Anne Egan, Maria Krick, Veronica O’Neill, and Teresa Bautista, pictured with Principal Gina Olsen) attended an orientation and training at St. Rita’s School. For over 73 years, the school has provided a nurturing environment for the children of the Southeast San Diego neighborhood.
Join the Companions Circle: A Sustained Giving Program with IVC
Your commitment as part of the Companions Circle serves as the cornerstone of our mission, allowing us to plan effectively and respond with agility to those who need us most. By giving monthly or quarterly through the Companions Circle, you: