VIDES+USA
Goal of Program
VIDES+USA volunteer missioners accompany marginalized and at-risk youth and women to become productive members of society. As they share life in Christ, they promote education, development, social justice, and solidarity. They learn the value of generosity in giving of themselves and incorporating spirituality into the rhythm of everyday living. VIDES Volunteer Missioners serve together with members of the Salesian Family (Priests, Brothers, Sisters, Cooperators, etc.) VIDES+USA is part of VIDES International, the lay volunteer program sponsored by the Salesian Sisters in 42 countries throughout the world.
Type of Placement
Arts & Music | Child Care & Day Care | Communications & Public Relations | Community Organizing, Outreach & Development | Computer Programming & Data Entry | Education | Elderly Outreach | Evangelization | Fund Raising, Grant Writing & Development | Health Care | Hispanic Ministry | Immigration & Refugee Services | Migrant Worker Ministry | Parish Ministry & Pastoral Counseling | Recreation, Camp Counseling & Coaching | Religious Education & Retreat Work | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Tutoring & Literacy Programs | Youth Ministry | Mentoring | Performing Arts | Campus Ministry
Service Area
International: Africa; North, Central and South America; Asia; Europe and Australia. National: California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.
Service Length
Two months to two years.
Requirements
20-50 years of age; conversational knowledge of the language spoken in the country; love for youth and young adults; open to living in a religious community; U.S. citizen or resident
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Medical Insurance | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
In a religious community, possibly with other volunteers.
Training
Two week Formation Service Camp (January, June or July) is required before national or international service.
Application Deadline
November 15 for January new volunteer orientation, April 15 for June orientation, May 15 for July
Address
6019 Buena Vista Street
San Antonio , 78237
Phone: 323 603-9792
Website
http://www.vides.us
Primary Contact
Sr. Sydney
Affiliations
Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco), Roman Catholic
Secondary Contacts
Sr. Denise Sickinger, FSM Sr. Theresa Lee Sr Elfie del Rosario