Lay Mission-Helpers Association
Goal of Program: We are Lay Mission-Helpers, called by baptism to live our Catholic faith, to share our gifts and to learn from others, as we walk with those who are marginalized in our world.
Placement Type: Our work overseas includes healthcare, education, technical and vocational training, administration, accounting, computers, etc.
Program Categories
Countries Served: Ghana; Papua New Guinea; Peru; Sierra Leone; Uganda
Living arrangement: In community with other volunteers; Alone; At placement site
Length of service: 2+ Years
Financial arrangement: Room and Board; Stipend; Medical Insurance; Transportation; Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Age Preference: 21-30; 31-54; 55 and over
Marital Status preference: Accepts Married couples without dependents; Accepts Married couples with dependents
Education Preference: 4-year degree; Advanced degree
Gender preference: Accepts Men and Women
Accepts Group Opportunities: No
Accessible Housing: Program does not have accessible housing/placements for volunteers with physical disabilities