FrancisCorps
Goal of Program: Inspired by the lives of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, FrancisCorps volunteers do not simply do a “year of service” but instead participate in an experience of Gospel living, the foundation of which is the volunteers’ relationship with God. The FrancisCorps experience is brought to life through comprehensive and balanced service, intentional community and faith formation rooted in the Franciscan charism. This is accomplished through shared daily meals and prayer, direct service 5 days a week, weekly Mass, faith sharing, 5 retreats and a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy! The year challenges those who share this experience to transform a year of service into a lifetime committed to living the Gospel!
Placement Type: Saint Francis said that “at all times preach the Gospel, if necessary use words.” The service provided by FrancisCorps volunteers is built on this idea. By directly serving our brothers and sisters in need and building relationships with them, we also build and deepen our relationship with God. It is in this way that FrancisCorps volunteers become living witnesses of the Gospel for those they serve, those they serve alongside, and one another. The types of service volunteers provide includes but is not limited to: health care, hospice care, housing issues, maternal and infant care, refugee resettlement, social services (emergency drop-in center), soup kitchen and food distribution, teaching, and youth mentorship.