Augustinian Volunteers
Goal of Program
Inspired by St. Augustine’s search for a greater understanding of God through self-discovery and communal life, the Augustinian Volunteers celebrate the restless hearts of young adults by inviting them to experience an intentional way of life that honors the dignity of others through community, spirituality, and service. In the Catholic tradition, volunteers build transformative relationships, inspiring an enduring commitment to the common good.
Type of Placement
Child Care & Day Care | Communications & Public Relations | Community Organizing, Outreach & Development | Education | Elderly Outreach | Fund Raising, Grant Writing & Development | Hispanic Ministry | Housing Issues, Shelter Staff & Group Home | Immigration & Refugee Services | Peace & Justice Advocacy | Prison Ministry | Recreation, Camp Counseling & Coaching | Religious Education & Retreat Work | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Volunteer Coordinator | Youth Ministry | Mentoring
Service Area
Augustinian Volunteers serve across the United States in San Diego, CA; Ventura, CA; Lawrence, MA; and Philadelphia, PA and abroad in Chulucanas, Peru. Service opportunities vary in each location.
Service Length
Domestic volunteers serve for 10 months, beginning in mid-August and ending in late June. International volunteers serve for 11 months beginning in mid-January and ending in mid-December.
Requirements
All Augustinian Volunteers must be between the ages of 21 and 29 years of age, unmarried and a college graduate. Because the volunteer experience is centered on service, spirituality and community, AVs must be committed to a personal spiritual life and a Christian lifestyle, dedicated to serving others, and open to living with their peers in intentional community. Volunteers are expected to have a sense of humor and a willingness to step outside of their comfort zone. The most successful AVs are open-minded, flexible, and willing to serve in a variety of capacities.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
Augustinian Volunteers live in either houses or apartments, typically with both men and women. The sizes of the communities can range from 3 to 6 people. The volunteers agree to live in an intentional community that is meant to foster growth on an individual as well as communal level.
Training
All domestic and international volunteers attend an eight-day orientation in late August in the Philadelphia area. The orientation provides an introduction to Augustinian values and the volunteer experience, an opportunity to build relationships with fellow volunteers and practical tools for the year ahead. From there, those serving domestically travel to the city in which they will be serving. Once they’ve arrived in their new home and begin their service experience, any necessary service site-specific training or orientation is provided by the partnering service site. Domestic volunteers will also participate in a mid-year and end of year retreat. All international volunteers are required to attend orientation in August. In addition, they will gather for another short orientation experience prior to departure for Peru in early January. They will also participate in two retreats, including re-entry, which focuses on processing the year and re-adjusting to life in the U.S.
Application Deadline
Accepted on a rolling basis from Nov through June or until all positions have been filled
Address
214 Ashwood Road
Villanova PA, 19085
Phone: 610-527-3330 x291
Website
http://www.augustinianvolunteers.org
Primary Contact
Joanna
Affiliations
The Augustinian Friars, Roman Catholic
Secondary Contacts