Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
Goal of Program: Live Compassionately. Receive and Offer Healing. Share in Liberation. Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry provides young adults with the opportunity to live the charism of the Sisters of Bon Secours and to receive this charism from those they serve. We offer volunteers the unique opportunity to serve within the Bon Secours Health System in the fields of public and clinical health, social service, and education. Volunteers commit to grow spiritually by learning through their service, developing community, living simply, and practicing God's Justice.
Placement Type: Volunteers serve in the areas of healthcare (hospital setting, health education, care for seniors, public health, behavioral health, mobile clinic), social service (urban farming, returning citizens programs, housing and community development), and education (early childhood development, middle, and high school).
Program Categories
Countries Served: United States
States Served: MD; VA
Living arrangement: In community with other volunteers
Length of service: 9-12 Months
Financial arrangement: Room and Board; Stipend; Medical Insurance; Transportation; Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Age Preference: 21-30
Language(s) Used in Placements: Spanish
Education Preference: 4-year degree
Religious Community: Program is affiliated with a women’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
Urgent Opportunity Listing
Health Care Placement with BSVM
Posted By: Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
Countries: United States
States: VA
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Open Date: 04/14/2026
Close Date: 06/14/2026
Description: Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry (BSVM) is a service-focused, faith-based year of ministry where young adults serve full time at Richmond Community Hospital in Richmond VA. Placements are in the Emergency Room, Behavioral Health, Spiritual Care and Hospice. Volunteers live in intentional community with fellow recent grads in the neighborhoods in which they serve and commit to grow spiritually, live simply, learn through service with others, develop community, and practice God’s justice. BSVM staff facilitates an ecumenical spiritual formation curriculum that fosters reflective practitioners. BSVM provides: housing, health insurance, transportation, monthly stipend, assistance with loan deferment.
Education Placement with Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
Posted By: Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
Countries: United States
States: VA
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Open Date: 04/14/2026
Close Date: 06/14/2026
Description: Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry (BSVM) is a service-focused, faith-based year of ministry where young adults serve full time at Cristo Rey High School in Richmond VA. Placements are Teaching Assistant and Work Study Assistant. Volunteers live in intentional community with fellow recent grads in the neighborhoods in which they serve and commit to grow spiritually, live simply, learn through service with others, develop community, and practice God’s justice. BSVM staff facilitates an ecumenical spiritual formation curriculum that fosters reflective practitioners. BSVM provides: housing, health insurance, transportation, monthly stipend, assistance with loan deferment
Job Listing
Site Manager
Posted By: Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry
Type: Full Time
Countries: United States
States: VA
Pay Range: $70,000-$80,000
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Open Date: 04/29/2026
Close Date: 07/01/2026
Description: Job Description
Position: Site Manager (Remote)
Industry: Catholic Organization
Location: Richmond, Virginia
The Site Manager serves as a dynamic leader and mentor, responsible for guiding and supporting a community of volunteers in Richmond, Virginia. This role is central to fostering a faith-based, intentional community while overseeing volunteer development, service placements, and day-to-day program operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Volunteer Leadership & Program Management
Supervise and mentor volunteers, ensuring accountability and growth
Lead weekly team meetings and coordinate program-wide activities
Plan and facilitate orientation and end-of-year experiences
Community Building & Formation
Foster a Christ-centered, intentional living community
Lead weekly community nights (prayer, meals, reflection)
Plan retreats and facilitate ongoing formation and reflection programming
Support volunteers’ personal, spiritual, and emotional well-being
Service Site Development
Build and manage partnerships with community organizations
Identify and oversee volunteer placement sites
Conduct site visits and evaluate volunteer experiences
Professional Development
Guide volunteers in career discernment and skill-building
Provide coaching on workplace readiness and professional expectations
Facilitate regular reflections and one-on-one meetings
Operations & Safety
Oversee volunteer housing, transportation, and program logistics
Ensure safety protocols and community engagement with local partners
Participate in an on-call rotation for volunteer support
Recruitment & Outreach
Support recruitment efforts and represent the program at events
Participate in candidate interviews and selection process
Communications
Assist with storytelling, social media, and volunteer engagement content
Support blogs, newsletters, and other communications initiatives
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Education, Psychology, Pastoral Care)
5+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
Experience working with young adults
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships across diverse communities
Alignment with and openness to supporting a Catholic, faith-based mission
Must be located in Richmond, Virginia
Qualifications Preferred:
Master’s Degree
Experience in service programs, ministry, or intentional community living
Background in healthcare, education, or social services
Public speaking, training, or facilitation experience
Position: Site Manager (Remote)
Industry: Catholic Organization
Location: Richmond, Virginia
The Site Manager serves as a dynamic leader and mentor, responsible for guiding and supporting a community of volunteers in Richmond, Virginia. This role is central to fostering a faith-based, intentional community while overseeing volunteer development, service placements, and day-to-day program operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Volunteer Leadership & Program Management
Supervise and mentor volunteers, ensuring accountability and growth
Lead weekly team meetings and coordinate program-wide activities
Plan and facilitate orientation and end-of-year experiences
Community Building & Formation
Foster a Christ-centered, intentional living community
Lead weekly community nights (prayer, meals, reflection)
Plan retreats and facilitate ongoing formation and reflection programming
Support volunteers’ personal, spiritual, and emotional well-being
Service Site Development
Build and manage partnerships with community organizations
Identify and oversee volunteer placement sites
Conduct site visits and evaluate volunteer experiences
Professional Development
Guide volunteers in career discernment and skill-building
Provide coaching on workplace readiness and professional expectations
Facilitate regular reflections and one-on-one meetings
Operations & Safety
Oversee volunteer housing, transportation, and program logistics
Ensure safety protocols and community engagement with local partners
Participate in an on-call rotation for volunteer support
Recruitment & Outreach
Support recruitment efforts and represent the program at events
Participate in candidate interviews and selection process
Communications
Assist with storytelling, social media, and volunteer engagement content
Support blogs, newsletters, and other communications initiatives
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Education, Psychology, Pastoral Care)
5+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
Experience working with young adults
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships across diverse communities
Alignment with and openness to supporting a Catholic, faith-based mission
Must be located in Richmond, Virginia
Qualifications Preferred:
Master’s Degree
Experience in service programs, ministry, or intentional community living
Background in healthcare, education, or social services
Public speaking, training, or facilitation experience