Colorado Vincentian Volunteers
Goal of Program
Compelled by a faith-filled call to service and justice, CVV volunteers participate in a process of companionship with those who are poor and marginalized. We believe in the mutuality of this companionship and trust that those who are served are teaching each of us something that becomes transformative. "The server becomes the served." As a unique experience in the Catholic and Vincentian tradition, you fulfill this goal by working in areas of direct service and advocacy, living a life of simplicity in a community supported by prayer and, participating in a reflection process that addresses the relationship between charity and justice. It is through these components that you not only serve those who are struggling with poverty, marginalization and isolation, but you also discover the many ways the message of the Gospel is revealed in that relationship. This year you are challenged to be a risk taker, to be a catalyst for change to take a leap of faith and together you become Companions on the Journey.
Type of Placement
Child Care & Day Care | Community Organizing, Outreach & Development | Counseling | Education | Elderly Outreach | Environmental | Gardening & Groundskeeping | Health Care | Housing Issues, Shelter Staff & Group Home | Immigration & Refugee Services | Lawyer, Legal Aide & Paralegal | Mental Health | Peace & Justice Advocacy | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Therapist (Physical, Speech, etc) | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Volunteer Coordinator | Youth Ministry | LGBTQI | Engineering | Mentoring | Racial Justice Work | Disabilities Ministry | Domestic Violence Ministries
Service Area
Denver, Colorado and the metro area
Service Length
One year - August through June
Requirements
Anyone age 21 to 30. Application/reference/interview/background check.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
You live in a community with 8 to 10 volunteers at one of two CVV community houses in Capitol Hill near downtown Denver.
Training
Community orientation, onsite training/supervision at work site, a weekly discussion/reflection through DEI framework, Spiritual Direction, 4 retreats and US/Mexico Border Pilgrimage.
Application Deadline
Applications accepted until all placements are filled. Priority deadline is April 1.
Address
1732 N Pearl Street
Denver , 80203
Phone: 303 863-8141
Website
http://www.covivo.org/
Primary Contact
Tony
Affiliations
Roman Catholic and the Vincentian Family of laity, religious and clergy. Members of MISEVI-USA (Mission and SErvice the VIncentian way.)
Secondary Contacts
Mary Frances Jaster Theresa Marten Amanda Orta Fr Steve Adams