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Goal of Program

Sacred Heart Southern Missions is a Catholic ministry in Northern Mississippi sponsored by the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Our Mission is to be a witness to the all-inclusive love of God revealed in the Sacred Heart of Jesus; to be a voice of compassion for people in need; and to be steadfast in our work for social justice.

Type of Placement

Long-term (1-3 months): Tutoring in schools, clerical work, food pantry, thrift store, etc. Short-term (1 week to 1 month): Soup kitchen, garden cafe, home repairs, construction (roofing, flooring, painting, etc), cleaning for the elderly, Thanksgiving & Christmas outreach.

Service Area

Five northern counties of Mississippi (Tunica, Desoto, Marshal, Tate, Benton)

Service Length

Long-term: one to three months, possibility for renewal after three months. Short-term: one week to one month.

Program Size

Long-term: one to five volunteers; Short-term: 10 to 35 at a time.

Requirements

Volunteers 18 years and under need to come in a group with adult supervision and all necessary paperwork signed by a parent. This is the responsibility of their church/school/organization. Over 18 years of age can volunteer individually or with a group. They are responsible for all paperwork. Skilled volunteers welcome!

Financial Arrangements

Volunteers are responsible for their own meals. We do help occasionally with meals.

Living Arrangements

Long-term: Volunteer house in Holly Springs, MS. Short-term: Gregory house in Holly Springs, MS, Hogya house in Walls, MS (separate buildings for men & women).

Training

Short term: volunteers will be on jobsites where foremen will guide them in a variety of construction skills needed to complete work. Long-term: volunteers will work closely with the coordinators.

Application Deadline

Open.

Start Date

open