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Service Opportunities
 Serving the marginalized in the spirit of Francis and Clare Assisi
As volunteers engage in various forms of service, they seek to cultivate an interior love for those who are poor. A variety of experiences working for justice are available to the volunteers, including work with: schools, area food dining for the poor, health clinics, social service agencies, mental health agencies, the homeless, literacy programs, parishes, child care programs, hospice, seniors, women and children's shelters and youth ministry.
Franciscan Community Volunteers are placed in work settings that suit their previous education and experience, and will receive work supervision in their site placement.
Benefits
- Room and board in community with other volunteers.
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance (if needed)
- Transportation to and from service site
- Retreats, spiritual direction and other resources
- Americorps Education Awards available for most positions
- Inspiration to last a lifetime
Requirements
- Commitment to serve for 10 months.
- 21-30 years of age
- College degree or equivalent work experience (transcripts required)
- Motivated by Christian values
- Willingness to participate in a Catholic environment
- Willingness to live simply and share daily life with other volunteers
- Flexibility and desire to grow
- Completion of application, reference forms and interview process
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