Sacred Heart Southern Missions
Goal of Program: Sacred Heart Southern Missions is a Catholic ministry in Northern Mississippi sponsored by the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Our Mission is to be a witness to the all-inclusive love of God revealed in the Sacred Heart of Jesus; to be a voice of compassion for people in need; and to be steadfast in our work for social justice.
Placement Type: Long-term (1-3 months): Tutoring in schools, clerical work, food pantry, thrift store, etc. Short-term (1 week to 1 month): Soup kitchen, garden cafe, home repairs, construction (roofing, flooring, painting, etc), cleaning for the elderly, Thanksgiving & Christmas outreach.
Program Categories
Countries Served: United States
States Served: MS
Living arrangement: Alone; At placement site
Length of service: 0-3 Weeks; Alternative Breaks; 1-3 Months; Summer Program
Financial arrangement: Room and Board
Age Preference: 17 and under; 18-20; 21-30; 31-54; 55 and over
Marital Status preference: Accepts Married couples without dependents; Accepts Married couples with dependents; Accepts single parent with dependents
Religious Community: Program is affiliated with a men’s religious community
Gender preference: Accepts Men and Women
Accepts Group Opportunities: Program accepts School/Parish groups for short-term opportunities
Accessible Housing: Program does not have accessible housing/placements for volunteers with physical disabilities