Description

Faith-based volunteer opportunities are available in dozens of areas such as AIDS ministry, child care, counseling, teaching and education, community organizing, environmental service, health care and hospital ministry, migrant worker ministry, peace and justice advocacy, prison ministry, church ministry, social work, soup kitchens, and many more.

Highlights

Volunteering with a faith-based program will have a transforming effect on both you and those whom you serve. Your time of service will be one of tremendous change and growth.

Some of the benefits of service include:
* The opportunity to serve others
* An environment in which you can grow spiritually
* The opportunity to live in community with other volunteers
* The opportunity to live and work in a place culturally different than your own
* Committing yourself to living a simple lifestyle
* Working for social justice
* Stipend, room, and board
* Health insurance
* Student loan deferment
* AmeriCorps Education Award

Qualifications

Our 200 member programs each have a variety of qualifications desired for their program. While all of our member programs are faith-based, they do not all require their volunteers to be Catholic or Christian. Applications for the programs are completed and submitted with each organization, not through CNVS.

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Inquire for more information.

Salary/Pay

Each of our member programs offer different levels of benefits. However, almost all provide housing, health insurance, and a small living stipend. Many also provide opportunities for an AmeriCorps Education Award and loan deferral.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

high school through retired

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

AmeriCorps Education Awards are available at some placement sites in the United States.

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

Catholic Volunteer Network's Mission Statement

Catholic Volunteer Network is a national membership organization of Christian volunteer and mission programs that fosters and promotes full-time national and international service opportunities for people of all backgrounds, ages and skills. Catholic Volunteer Network supports and enhances the work of its membership by providing training and resources, networking opportunities, and national advocacy.

Year Founded

1963

Catholic Volunteer Network is a Catholic and Christian based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.