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Goal of Program

Felician Volunteers in Mission (VIM) is the volunteer program of the Felician Sisters of North America. The program offers formation in the Felician- Franciscan values, spirituality and charism, engagement with Felician Sisters, and service to those in need. The first Felician Sisters arrived in North America in 1874 to minister to immigrant and indigenous families. Pioneers of social services, the Sisters sponsor hospices, schools, childcare centers, hospitals, homeless shelters, food pantries, nursing homes, affordable housing communities and missions in Haiti and Canada. Constantly evolving to meet the needs of the time, they continue to follow God’s will and their Foundress Blessed Mary Angela’s directive to “serve where you are needed.”

Type of Placement

Volunteer alongside Felician Sisters to nurture a safe, welcoming, faith-inspired community that promotes the dignity of each person. Domestic- Live in our Volunteer Community - a 5-bedroom apartment in Detroit, Michigan for 8-week, 4-month or 10-month sessions. Programs and Areas of Ministry: Deo Gratias Café: Welcome and serve coffee and refreshments to guests, offering a ministry of presence by listening to people, learning about the neighborhood, and identifying additional needs. Food Pantry: Stock shelves, pick up donations, and help guests make food selections. Literacy Program: Work one-on-one with adults or children, to assess and help build reading skills. Community Garden: Dig, plant, weed, harvest, and share, producing vegetables and herbs that give fresh and healthy foods to the neighborhood. Art Program: Facilitate art classes, to bring beauty and pride to guests’ homes and to the neighborhood.

Service Area

Live in- Detroit, MI

Service Length

8-week, 4-month or 10-month sessions- Detroit Community

Program Size

5 Volunteers for Detroit Volunteer Community.

Requirements

Flexible

Financial Arrangements

Room and board, transportation, monthly stipend.

Living Arrangements

Detroit volunteers live in community with other volunteers.

Training

Orientation, retreats, weekly team meetings and support as needed.

Application Deadline

May 2024

Start Date

June 2024