Nazareth Farm, Inc.
Goal of Program
Nazareth Farm is a Catholic community in rural West Virginia that transforms lives through a service retreat experience. We are devoted to living out the Gospel message through the cornerstones of community, simplicity, prayer and service. We serve alongside our neighbors to address sub-standard housing by providing home repair. We celebrate the richness of Appalachia and experience God through building relationships between our volunteers and the local community.
Type of Placement
Accounting | Business & Administration | Agriculture, Agronomy & Animal Husbandry | Building Trades & Construction | Community Organizing, Outreach & Development | Cook, Housekeeping & Domestic Services | Elderly Outreach | Environmental | Evangelization | Fund Raising, Grant Writing & Development | Gardening & Groundskeeping | Housing Issues, Shelter Staff & Group Home | Maintenance, Mechanic & Repair | Peace & Justice Advocacy | Recreation, Camp Counseling & Coaching | Religious Education & Retreat Work | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Volunteer Coordinator | Youth Ministry
Service Area
Doddridge County, West Virginia and surrounding counties. Appalachia.
Service Length
One to two years.
Requirements
Social justice oriented men and women, single, widowed, married, divorced, separated or religious, open to collaborative ministry. Ages 21 and older. Phone interview and possible in-person interview in WV. Ability and willingness to learn required.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
Volunteer staff members live in community in staff house. Each volunteer staff has own bedroom but shares other communal spaces.
Training
Orientation for new volunteers provided on site, safety training provided, construction skills learned throughout the service. Training on Appalachian culture, Catholic Social Teaching and local issues provided.
Application Deadline
Rolling Deadline. We accept applications at any time and will review applications on a rolling basis. Expect 2-3 months turnaround for all applications. After receiving an application, a phone interview will be set up, and depending on mutual discernment, applicant may be invited to WV for an in-person interview. If accepted, a start date will be negotiated which meets both the needs of the candidate and Nazareth Farm.
Address
665 Nazareth Farm Rd
Salem WV, 26426
Phone: 304 782-2742
Website
http://www.nazarethfarm.org
Primary Contact
Julia
Affiliations
Roman Catholic
Secondary Contacts
Allyson Petry Nazareth Farm