Participant Guide

Participant’s Handbook

Want a comprehensive summary of everything LVC?  The Participant’s Handbook for Fellows and Placements includes critical information about the LVC program year, programming, and other resources.

While some program elements may be modified from one year to the next, the Handbook will give you the best general idea of what to expect.

Get your copy of the Participant’s Handbook before your year begins.  We promise you’ll be an expert by the end of it!


Service Year

FOR 2022 — Starts August 13, 2022 – Ends July 23, 2023

Move-in and Orientation

New participants will receive a Welcome Letter with details to help you plan participation for service years starting in August. The general plan follows:

  • Move-in: August of each year (August 13-14, 2022)
  • Orientation: The week after move-in (August 15-18, 2022)
  • Start Service: The week after orientation (August 22, 2022)

LVC Communications

Healthcare Information

All fellows must have health insurance.  If you need information about LVC-provided health insurance, contact LVC.

  • Healthcare Glossary – Your quick and easy guide to decoding terms like ‘deductible’, ‘co-pay’,  ‘in-network provider’, and more!

LVC “Bookshelf”