By Sara Spittler       1. Make lists of what populations you feel called to serve, where you would consider serving, what you like to do, and what you are good at doing. Research where these lists overlap. This is similar advice to what my father had me do when applying to programs. His categories […]

By Elise Fernandez   As I prepared to confront life after college, I was faced with a bewildering array of options. While I was certain that I was being called to some sort of service, discerning exactly what program to choose was daunting. Below, I offer three tips for those who also feel called to […]

By Maureen Paley, serving with Mercy Volunteer Corps in Sacramento, CA “Maureen, what living in community does,” she paused—a note of gentle, knowing laughter in her voice—“is unearth all of your personal demons.” I was sitting in McKinley Park in Sacramento, about a mile from the house I share with three community mates and fellow […]

By: Ari Alvarez, Current Loretto Volunteer   Realizing that I am halfway through my Loretto experience, I can’t believe how fast time has gone…and how slow it has gone. These past five or so months have come with great highs and great lows. But, the most freeing realization is the acceptance that this is to […]

By Nya Brooks, serving with Vincentian Mission Corps in St. Louis, MO Prior to my year of service, I was aware that education inequities existed across the United States, mainly affecting low income communities of color. When I moved to inner city St. Louis, I quickly learned that this city has a polarized education system. […]