Category: I Chose Service

Companionship

I feel that we all uniquely crave connection and to feel a part of a community and to have a sense of belonging. And for individuals experiencing homelessness, this sense of community may look very different from our mainstream understanding of companionship. Yet, I have seen how the deep ache in each and every one […]

Catholic Volunteer Network Celebrates National Volunteer Week 2021

Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) is excited to join alongside service and nonprofit organizations from across the United States in celebration of National Volunteer Week from April 18 – April 24, 2021. Follow along with us on social media as we honor over 25,000 CVN member program volunteers, recall the rich history of volunteering within Catholic Social Teaching, and celebrate the future of […]

Save the Dates: Volunteer Event March 8-12

  Come and Explore Post-Grad Service Opportunities with over 60 faith-based organizations!   For working schedule and registration, go here. Curiosities or concerns? Contact Jocelyn.

Meeting People Where They Are

By Kaitlyn Keffler, Change A Heart Franciscan Volunteer Program  The following reflection is a notable entry to our annual Volunteer Story & Photo Contest. Each year, we ask our member programs to submit stories and photos of their daily life to celebrate the experiences of faith-based service. Throughout my year of service with Change A […]

The First Step

By Bud and Sue Ozar, Lay Mission Helpers  The following reflection is a notable entry to our annual Volunteer Story & Photo Contest. Each year, we ask our member programs to submit stories and photos of their daily life to celebrate the experiences of faith-based service. My husband and I joined Lay Mission Helpers in […]