Casa Juan Diego
Goal of Program: Volunteers, both men and women, work with immigrants and refugees to provide shelter, food, transportation, medical and dental services, and English classes. Being at Casa Juan Diego is similar to being in Latin America. Most guests speak only Spanish, although refugees from other countries are received as well. Volunteers are encouraged to respond as a community to the needs of the refugees that come to Casa Juan Diego as well as the undocumented who live in Houston. The work is gratifying. The day begins with daily readings and we have weekly clarification of thought meetings and Mass.
Placement Type: Services for migrants and refugees, social services, health care, tutoring, translating, maintenance, handy people, drivers, food distribution, Hispanic ministry, kitchen organization.