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http://www.tmc3.org/NewFrameset.htm
The Missionary Cenacle Volunteers are an international network of lay men and women and priests of various nationalities collaborating as equals in our mission to "help Catholics become apostles." We are rooted in the belief that every Catholic, by the grace of baptism, is called to develop the heart of an apostle and the mind of a missionary. We have provided short and long-term volunteer opportunities for over 300 young adult Catholics in the U.S.A., Mexico, and Costa Rica. These volunteer service opportunities last one week, one month, one year or longer. We also offer "alternative" Fall and Spring break programs for college students, should that be of interest to you.
Contact: Main Office, 1-800-221-5740,
http://www.jesuitvolunteers.org
Since 1956 over 7,000 members of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps have committed themselves to working with the poor. They have put off graduate school and turned down job offers in order to offer alternatives to people who have few options. Hundreds of grassroots organizations across the country count on Jesuit Volunteers to provide essential services to low-income people and those who live on the margins of our society. Jesuit Volunteers serve the homeless, the unemployed, refugees, people with AIDS, the elderly, street youth, abused women and children, the mentally ill and the developmentally disabled. JVC has become the largest Catholic lay volunteer program in the country. Some job placements require specific credentials or licenses, but most JVC jobs can be done by people who have a general educational background and a willingness to learn new skills. JVC is more than just a job. Social justice, simple life-style, community and spirituality: these values provide the cornerstone for living out a commitment to faith and justice. Visit the JVC website to learn more and subscribe to our newsletter, Insight.
Location: Across America
Contact: JVC Southwest Office, 408-241-4200, jvcsw@jesuitvolunteers.org
http://SistersofProvidence.org
Providence Volunteer Ministry is an association of women and men volunteers living and working in collaboration with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Inc. Through their partnership of service, the volunteers give witness to the spirit of Providence through works of love, mercy and justice in a world that is in need of hope, healing and transformation.
Contact: The Sisters of Providence, 800.860.1840, mmontgom@spsmw.org
http://www.dvusa.org
If you wold like to spend a year making a difference by actively participating in the lives of the poor, consider Dominican Volunteers USA. Join us in our mission and ministry to work toward economic, social, environmental, and political justice for all.
Location: USA
Contact: Dominican Volunteers, (708)524-5985,
http://www.hamiltonfamilycenter.org/
Volunteer participation is the core of our program. Volunteers take part in the after-school children's program, help remodel, paint, and cook, and accompany children and staff on special activities. Volunteering at Hamilton can provide you with knowledge and experience surrounding homelessness, poverty, children's needs, and basic group leadership.
Location: 1631 Hayes Street, San Francisco
Contact: Main Office, 415-409-2100,
www.ONE.org
ONE is an effort to rally individuals - ONE by ONE - to fight extreme poverty and global diseases such as AIDS and Malaria. Together as ONE, we can save lives in Africa and in the world's poorest countries, building a better world for all of us.
Learn the facts. Sign the declaration. Wear the white band. Tell a friend. Tell our elected leaders. Join the Movement. MAKE POVERTY HISTORY.
www.MarysPence.org
Mary's Pence: A Catholic Fund for Women.
Empowering Women In Gospel Justice Since 1987.
Mary's Pence is a Grass Roots Community that promotes Catholic Social Justice by directing donated resources to small women's projects in the Americas.
Location: 1000 Richmond Terr, G-304, Staten Island, NY 10301
Contact: , 718-720-8040,
http://www.habitatsf.org/
Habitat for Humanity San Francisco builds community through constructing or renovating ownership housing in partnership with people in need. You can help with the homes or donate money! This is a great place to have a group service project.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Contact: Nadine James-Ward, Volunteer Services Manager, 650-568-7347, njames-ward@habitatgsf.org
http://www.cnvs.org/
Response is a comprehensive handbook of lay mission volunteer opportunities published by the Catholic Network of Volunteer Services. It is distributed free of charge to persons interested in faith-based service and those who promote such service. You may also search Response online by visiting our web-based directory at https://www.cnvs.org/volunteers/search.php. CNVS also provides recruitment services, training and technical assistance resources including our National Conference, Formation Workshops, Renewal Workshops, and our web based Resource Library to our member programs.
Contact: National Office, 1-800-543-5046, cnvsinfo@cnvs.org
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