Find Employment and Service Opportunities

This page contains listings for paid and volunteer opportunities with Friends meetings or other Friends organizations. The position title links to details and application information, if available.

We attempt to make sure that the information provided here is up to date; however, interested applicants should confirm the application deadline and other details for each employment or volunteer opportunity.

Employment Opportunities

Childcare Provider | Friends Meeting at Cambridge

Cambridge, MA | Part-time
February 2024 | Until Filled
Friends Meeting at Cambridge (FMC) is seeking two individuals to serve as Childcare Providers for First Day School (Quaker Sunday School), as well as the Forum preceding and Afterthoughts following First Day School, approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday mornings.

Executive Secretary | FWCC Section of the Americas

Philadelphia, PA | Full-time
January 2024 | Until filled
The Executive Secretary is the chief executive officer of the Section of the Americas and is responsible for carrying out the purposes, policies and programs established by the Section. Qualifications include good communication skills (English and Spanish); administrative, financial management, and fundraising experience; ability to travel; and a calling to serve the wider Religious Society of Friends.

Quaker Connect Program Director | FWCC Section of the Americas

Philadelphia, PA | Full-time
March 2024 | Until filled
FWCC-SOA seeks an experienced and passionate Program Director to join our small, friendly, bilingual, and successful team. Quaker Connect is an exciting new program designed to help Friends meetings and churches to experiment and learn from each other how to connect the depths of our Quaker tradition and the breadth of our Quaker community with the living reality of our local context under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Job Openings | Friends Committee on National Legislation

Washington, DC | Full-time
The above link connects to employment listings on the FCNL website.

Job Openings | Pendle Hill Conference Center

Wallingford, PA | Full- and part-time
The above link connects to the employment listings at Pendle Hill.

Volunteer Service Opportunities

Program Fellows | Beacon Hill Friends House

Boston, MA | 20 hrs/week
Posted July 2023
For the third year, Beacon Hill Friends House is offering two part-time volunteer Program Fellow positions! Fellows live at the house as members of the residential community and work side-by-side with our small team of talented staff to help support our programs and public events that cultivate community, nurture spiritual deepening, and empower collective action. This is a half-time (20 hours per week) volunteer position for a year-long commitment. Fellows receive room & board for the duration of their fellowship.

Giffords Courage Fellows

Washington, DC and local
A leadership development program for activists between the ages of 17 and 21 who are passionate about ending gun violence. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, visit https://giffords.org/action/courage-fellows/ for more information.

Volunteers, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Quaker Cottage | Full-year commitment
Posted Oct 2018 | No deadline
Young volunteers (minimum age 21) able to commit to a full year of service. Having a valid driver's license is an asset, and a willingness to learn how to drive a minibus.  Accommodation is provided, and a small stipend for food. Send e-mail to Dave Morton.

Submit a Listing

To request having your job or volunteer opportunity listed on this page, please send the relevant information, including a link to your website if available, to the Yearly Meeting office.