Casa Juan Diego
Goal of Program
Volunteers, both men and women, work with immigrants and refugees to provide shelter, food, transportation, medical and dental services, and English classes. Being at Casa Juan Diego is similar to being in Latin America. Most guests speak only Spanish, although refugees from other countries are received as well. Volunteers are encouraged to respond as a community to the needs of the refugees that come to Casa Juan Diego as well as the undocumented who live in Houston. The work is gratifying. The day begins with daily readings and we have weekly clarification of thought meetings and Mass.
Type of Placement
Cook, Housekeeping & Domestic Services | Health Care | Hispanic Ministry | Housing Issues, Shelter Staff & Group Home | Immigration & Refugee Services | Lawyer, Legal Aide & Paralegal | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Dentist
Service Area
Houston, TX
Service Length
Three months to a lifetime. Many volunteers serve six months to a year.
Requirements
Written application required. Basic Spanish. References. Driver's license preferred. Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation
Living Arrangements
Private room and shared bath for volunteers. Common meals and community with refugees.
Training
Orientation program and ongoing training during service. Immersion in Spanish.
Application Deadline
Flexible
Address
P.O. Box 70113
Houston TX, 77270
Phone: 713 869-7376
Website
http://www.cjd.org
Primary Contact
Louise
Affiliations
Catholic Worker Movement (Dorothy Day)
Secondary Contacts
Joachim Zwick Joachim Zwick