Long-term Volunteers & Service Opportunities

In the Bible story of the Last Judgment (Matthew 25: 31-46), we are told about the connection between the way we act in society and our religious faith. Since love of God is so closely connected to love of neighbor, we show our faith into action by loving our neighbors. We “are called to reach out to the hurting, the poor, and the vulnerable in our midst in concrete acts of charity.” ( Community of Salt and Light, USCCB, 1991)
 
There are many ways you can offer you time and talent to help make a difference to others.  Check the menu on the left for services opportunities outside Bryan/College Station during the summer, as well as long-term volunteer opportunities to serve for a few weeks to a year or more in the USA or oversea. 


St. Mary's Service Fair is an annual event taking place in the fall. This year the Service Fair is scheduled for Tuesday September 18, 2018,  from 4:30 to 7:30 PM in the student lounge. This is an opportunity for students to visit with representatives from different organizations offering long-term volunteer opportunities (from a few weeks to a couple of years) and gather information materials on display.
 

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Current Volunteer/Service opportunities Need

(Volunteer/Service opportunity announcments are posted when received. Visit this page regularly to get the most updated info.

Christ in the City
Interested in a summer of service? Christ in the City offers summer Catholic Formation and Service to the Poor  in Denver (Jun 1- Aug 1) , Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and San Antonio (May 26 -June 16). For more info and to apply go to www.christinthecity.co
(Posted February 2019)

Rostro de Cristo
Rostro de Cristo is seeking young adults to apply and discern a year of service in Ecuador with their volunteer program. If you are a graduating senior or post-grad young adult who is interested in faith-based service in Latin America, check about Rostro de Cristo volunteer program. Applications are available by request at apply@rostrodecristo.org.  For more information, you can also contact Michele  at 617-746-5892. Deadline for applications is February 15th and the second priority deadline will be March 10th. However, admission process is open on a rolling basis until early April s
(Posted February 2019)

Good Shepherd Volunteers
GSVs recruits and supports full-time volunteers who use their talents to serve women, adolescents, and children in a variety of social service agencies. Volunteer positions are in New York City, New Jersey, and Los Angeles as well as abroad in Thailand. Good Shepherd Volunteers live in community with each other, receive a small stipend, and practice the 4 Tenets of GSV: social justice, community, spirituality, and simplicity. They currently have positions serving in youth counseling, education, foster care, domestic violence, and public policy. volunteers work side-by-side with experienced social workers, counselors, and educators, gaining tremendous foundation for their future careers. Many volunteers have gone onto graduate school to pursue degrees in social work, education, medicine and law. There is still time for seniors to apply to our upcoming 2019-2020 cohort, apply here.  
(posted February 2019)

St. Ann's Summer Camp in Turtle Mountain Reservation, Belcourt, ND
St. Ann's parish is nserved by the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (S.O.L.T.) and relies heavily on missionaries to run. They offer missionaries: room + board, a small stipend, spiritual opportunities, and community life. They have summer camp counselor positions available as well as year round positions, in youth ministry, development office work, maintenance and teacher's/teacher aide positions. 
For more info check the website (stannsmission.org) or email Amanda.    
(posted January 2019)

SPIRITUS
The mission of SPIRITUS is to inspire young Catholics to be disciples of Jesus so they spread the Gospel and renew the Church! SPIRITUS missionaries are single Catholics 20-29 ​y​ ears old​ from all over the country, who serve from mid-August through mid-May in Wisconsin,. They are trained to lead retreats aimed at inspiring young Catholics. They live in community with their own room. They receive weekly formation and meet monthly with a spiritual director. They get $150 each month, plus $2,000 upon mission completion.and have time off for holidays and health insurance.
For more info check the website (www.spiritusministries.org) or or email Andrea.    
(posted January 2019)

Adore Ministries
Summer Internship - June 1 through August 11, 2019 - Full-time  - Houston, TX
If you have a heart for mission and feel called to share the love of Christ with youth,  consider joining Adore ministries this summer! As a summer missionaries, you will:
● Work alongside experienced missionaries in underserved parishes.
● Provide youth ministry and discipleship for middle and high school youth.
● Receive weekly formation and mentorship.
● Grow in prayer and community.
● Gain valuable support-raising experience.
● Explore H-town and eat all the tacos!
Applications open February 1 to March 15 at www.adoreministries.com/internship
For more info, contact Paige.

Cristo Rey Jesuit of Houston
Are you a recent college grad, or graduating before July 2019? Interested in a year of service working with first-gen high school students? Consider applying for Cristo Rey Jesuit's Volunteer Service Corps: https://cristoreyjesuit.org/job/23-volunteer-service-corps-member/!
We have 4 wonderful volunteers this school year, who are making a meaningful impact on the lives of others with their education. If you have any questions, reach out to vsc@cristoreyjesuit.org.
(posted January 2019)

Project SERVE
Project SERVE is a year-long opportunity for recent graduates to serve full-time with Catholic Charities while living in intentional community with fellow volunteers.  Volunteers experience the depth, love, and support of life in intentional community, while challenging themselves both professionally and personally as they walk alongside Catholic Charities’ and community partners. To support our volunteers Catholic Charities offers free housing, health insurance, a stipend to cover transportation and living costs in Baltimore, and three retreats throughout the year.
Placement opportunities typically include:

• Hunger and homelessness services
• Pre-vocational classes for students with behavioral and emotional needs
• Services for adults living with developmental disabilities
• Legislative advocacy on anti-poverty policies
• Immigration services

Our priority application deadline is February 1, at which point individuals have the widest selection of placement sites.  After that we accept applications on rolling admission until placements are filled.  Students can find our application and more information at www.cc-md.org/serve or write to me at smcilvried@cc-md.org. 
 (posted January 2019)

Family Promise BCS
Family Promise in Bryan-College Station is looking to hire student intern(s) to do help with marketing (publicity, advertising and social media)!  Family Promise is an area-wide, volunteer-based non-profit organization that provides shelter, meals and support services to homeless families as they work toward self-sufficiency.  Please note this is an unpaid internship; however, you can work with your academic advisor to see if you can receive course credit.  For more information, please visit, https://www.familypromisebcs.org/. To Apply, send your resume to Phebe Simmons, familypromisebcs@gmail.com and Bruce Lancaster, blancaster@gap-advisors.com.  Deadline to apply:  5 Sep 2018. 
(Posted August 2018)
 
In My Shoes
In My Shoes is looking for strong, dedicated women with a passion for service to join our Residential Core Team and live in community with mothers and babies who are facing homelessness. The team member will be expected to commit to one year of service. During their year of service, all room and board is included, as well as health insurance. Team members are given a generous monthly living stipend also. This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates looking for a post-grad service opportunity to build their resume, or those looking for a career change.
While serving at In My Shoes, the team member will be responsible for providing emotional support to the residents, as well as assisting in the daily operations of the house, and is expected to participate in and embrace all aspects of community life. This position requires teamwork, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
For more information visit www.liveinmyshoes.org  or email  Emily Klespis.
(Posted July 2018)