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Goal of Program

The Loretto Volunteer Program pairs volunteers with social justice organizations for a formative year of service. Through meaningful work and communal living, volunteers live out the Loretto Community's mission to work for justice and act for peace - guided by the core values of social justice, community, solidarity, sustainability and spirituality.

Type of Placement

Volunteer placements include: legal services; immigration services; social services; hunger relief services; services to the unhoused; violence prevention; grassroots organizing; LGBTQIA advocacy; refugee services; policy & development at the United Nations; and more. Browse our placements and partnering organizations here: www.lorettovolunteers.org/placements

Service Area

El Paso, TX; Denver, CO; New York City, NY

Service Length

1 year

Program Size

Up to 10 year-long volunteers

Requirements

Willingness to learn, appropriate education/training for assignment, passion for peace and justice movements, compassion, commitment to inclusivity, and a sense of humor.

Financial Arrangements

Room & board, transportation stipend, personal stipend, and health insurance. Up to $5,000 educational award and $1,000 relocation stipend upon completion of service year.

Living Arrangements

Volunteer community houses exist in Denver, CO and El Paso, TX.

Training

Week-long orientation, 5-day mid-year retreat, week-long closing retreat, anti-racism training opportunities, on-site work-related training.

Application Deadline

Applications accepted on a rolling basis from Jan - July or until all positions filled.

Start Date

Each year-long volunteer group begins in mid-August.