Since 2007, Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County has had a Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) member. To date, we have had 8 volunteers who have come from all across the United States and Canada.  LVC is a one-year, national volunteer service program. It is for people who want to explore their spirituality while working for social justice, living in intentional community with other volunteers, and practicing sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

Founded in 1979 by Luther Place Memorial Church, LVC is now an independent non-profit organization governed by a national board of directors. LVC is recognized as a social ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and is a member of both Lutheran Services in America and Catholic Network for Volunteer Service. LVC is on a journey to an inclusive community, forming and strengthening alliances among people of many cultures and communities, and intentionally dismantling racism in our organization, the church and society. LVC encourages volunteers, placements, supporters and staff members to have spiritual practices of building intentional community, working for peace with justice, and living simply and sustainably. LVC works with all people and does not discriminate on the basis of religious affiliation when hiring staff members, approving placements or selecting LVC Volunteers.