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Goal of Program

To help Catholics and others become missionaries in the providence of daily life by growing spiritually while in service to the poor, abandoned and those at risk of losing their faith.

Type of Placement

Primarily Short-term Missions: Camp and/or recreation; family ministry; youth ministry; summer Bible school; parish summer programs. Occasional Long-term placement for Women Only: Catechists; teachers and aides; pastoral ministry; retreat ministry; material assistance; migrant ministry; Hispanic ministry; Youth Ministry and social service. Some in person opportunities may be affected by COVID.

Service Area

Across the continental USA, Puerto Rico and Mexico (for those fluent in Spanish).

Service Length

Short-term: One to five weeks, depending on site. Long-term: Typically one year, possibility of renewal.

Program Size

Short-term: 25-30 volunteers. Long-term: variable.

Requirements

Short-term: 18 years and older, men, women, single, married. Long-term: 21 years and older women, single (no dependents), fluency in Spanish for some sites. Possible site visit prior to placement.

Financial Arrangements

Short term: Room and board. Volunteers provide their own transportation to and from mission site. Long term: Room and board, health insurance reimbursement, and monthly stipend. Volunteers provide their own transportation to and from mission site.

Living Arrangements

Short-term: Small group community at most sites. Long-term: Typically with religious sister(s).

Training

Included; dates vary by mission site.

Application Deadline

Summer Service: Open applications, priority placements by April 1st. Long-term: Open enrollment.

Start Date