In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Lenten Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service:… Read more »
Year: 2019
“Cura Personalis” – Care of the Whole Person
By Hannah Wesselman, PULSE – Pittsburgh Urban Leadership and Service Experience “Cura personalis.” I first heard these words my sophomore year… Read more »
I am Called to Be Light
By Precious Ndukwe, Mercy Volunteer Corps (Detroit, Michigan) During my senior year of college, I knew that I wanted to… Read more »
I Encourage You to V.O.L.U.N.T.E.E.R.
By Katinka Kalusche, Brethren Volunteer Service Dear Future Volunteer: Congratulations on deciding to dedicate a part of your life to volunteering,… Read more »
What I Wish I Knew About Community
By Erin DaCosta, Colorado Vincentian Volunteers The Merriam Webster dictionary defines community as “a unified body of individuals, such as… Read more »
What If?
A Letter from the Executive Director I often think about the “What If?” session at last year’s National Conference that… Read more »
Whoever Has Ears, Let Them Hear
By Joe Loney, Maryknoll Lay Missioners, Bolivia COCHABAMBA, Bolivia — When I was in grade school, I recall that the… Read more »
Feeding the Soul
By Rachel Zanfardino, FrancisCorps I learned how to read in the kitchen. My mom would hand me a recipe, ask me… Read more »
From Nothing to More
By Theresa Nguyen, VIDES USA (2015-2018) In the summer of 2015 I entered an unknown stage of my life – entrusting… Read more »
Why Service?
Reflection by Yonce Shelton, Executive Director, Catholic Volunteer Network “Make sure your why can stand before God.” That challenge was… Read more »
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