Salesian Lay Missioners

Goal of Program: Salesian Lay Missioners (SLMs) work together with Salesian priests, brothers, and sisters to care for disadvantaged youth in developing countries. This is done through education, job training and constructive recreational activities. The goal is to have youngsters achieve intellectual, emotional, and spiritual maturity, thus becoming self-sufficient and contributing members of society with Christian values and good social skills.

Placement Type: Animal husbandry specialist, agronomist, arts and crafts instructor, carpenter, catechist, child care, coach, community organizer, computer operator, construction worker, craftsman, dentist, doctor, electrician, engineer, handyman, health care worker, Hispanic ministry, maintenance specialist, mechanic, nurse, nurse's aide, pastoral/parish ministry, plumber, printer, recreation specialist, social worker, teacher, youth minister.

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Countries Served: Bolivia; Brazil; Cambodia; China; Congo, Democratic Republic of the; East Timor; Ethiopia; Mexico; Papua New Guinea; Sierra Leone; Sudan, South; United States; Vietnam
States Served: FL; IL; LA; NJ; NY
Living arrangement: In community with other volunteers; In community with religious; At placement site
Length of service: 9-12 Months; 1-2 Years; 2+ Years
Financial arrangement: Room and Board; Stipend; Medical Insurance; Transportation; Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Age Preference: 18-20; 21-30; 31-54; 55 and over
Marital Status preference: Accepts Married couples without dependents
Language(s) Used in Placements: Arabic; French; Mandarin; Spanish
Religious Community: Program is affiliated with a men’s religious community
Gender preference: Accepts Men and Women
Accepts Group Opportunities: No
Accessible Housing: Program does not have accessible housing/placements for volunteers with physical disabilities