We’re hiring an Executive Director! See our job post to learn more.

A post-college gap year focused on service, spirituality, and community

in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

A year with us includes…

Internship, professional, office

SERVICE

Use your skills to benefit others and grow professionally

  • We believe that everyone can find ways to use their unique skills and interests to meet needs around them. Serve the community through a 35-hour per week, professional internship that is tailored to you. Make a positive impact while getting valuable work experience, discerning vocation, and developing a professional network.

    We cover all of your living expenses during your year with us.

Spirituality, contemplation, church

SPIRITUALITY

Grow in love of God, neighbor, and self

  • Embark on a post-college path that is meaningful and fulfilling. Develop habits of action, reflection, and prayer. Participate in weekly group seminars and two weekend retreats. Encounter God as you connect with a wide variety of people. Try out spiritual direction, counseling, or a seminary class. Connect with a local congregation if you choose.

Community, intentional community

COMMUNITY

Surround yourself with supportive peers and mentors

  • It can be hard to find community after college, but by joining The Shalom Project you also join a broad, local community of people who are excited to welcome you in. Live in a house with up to six peers. Meet monthly for lunch with our director. Form friendships with our board members, alumni, and other nearby intentional communities of young adults.

Today's seminar was with Emily Ralph Servant, who led us first in a contemplative prayer practice of checking in with our bodies and minds in the presence of God who loves us. Then we engaged a passage of Scripture, John 9, by noticing things about t
Sara Poiry’s Shalom Project service placement is with the Library System of Lancaster County’s Bookmobile! Sara’s supervisor, Audrey Lilley, says,  "Sara's combination of attention to detail and creative ability make
For seminar this week we went back to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore to volunteer! We moved out old items (which will be broken down tomorrow by F&M students as a stress-relieving activity) to make room for newly donated items to be sold in the
The Shalom Project is hiring for our next Executive Director! This is a half time position that will guide the organization and support our young adult participants. Find the job description on our website at the link in our bio. To apply, submi

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We’d love to meet you! Contact us to schedule a short conversation to learn more about The Shalom Project and other post college options.