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Goal of Program

Founded in 1989 by the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Name Province, the Franciscan Volunteer Ministry is a group of lay men and women, living in community, who dedicate themselves to ministry in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province. Based on the Gospel message to express love in action, it provides an environment that fosters service to the marginalized, personal and interpersonal development, spiritual growth, and an active prayer life. As living witnesses to Gospel values and Franciscan ideals, the Franciscan Volunteer  Ministers are committed to a simple lifestyle that promotes solidarity with the poor and builds a Christian community with one another. This experience, with the aid of the Holy Spirit, will nurture the Franciscan Volunteer Ministers to grow in faith to become witnesses to the world and to their faith communities.

Type of Placement

Adults' and Children's Activities Coordinator, Coach, Community Organizer, Elementary School Teacher's Aide/Mentor, After School Program Coordinator/Mentor, English as New Language Instructor, Hispanic and Immigrant Minister, Mentor and Tutor, Music Minister, Outreach to Shut-ins and Hospital Patients, Parish Assistant, Pastoral Counselor, Peace and Social Justice Minister, Prison Minister, Religious Education Teacher, Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry Staff, Youth and Elderly Outreach, Youth Group Coordinator/Mentor

Service Area

Inner-city ministry in Durham, NC, Philadelphia, PA, and Silver Spring, MD.

Service Length

One year (mid July through mid June)

Program Size

Four to six volunteers per site, approximately 12-14 volunteers total.

Requirements

Dependable, flexible Christian men and women, with a desire to share the mission of St. Francis of Assisi by bringing a spirit of love and care to those in need and while living core values.

Financial Arrangements

Room and board, medical insurance & co-pays, monthly stipend, transportation to and from work, assistance with existing educational loans for time of service, shared community vehicle.

Living Arrangements

Volunteers live in community with other volunteers at the placement sites.

Training

Four retreats a year. Ongoing, hands-on training at each site.

Application Deadline

Priority deadline of January 18th. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, after that.

Start Date

Mid-July