2019 Response

rightful place in ministry and leadership roles of their Church. In summary, their purpose is to assist people of the local Church in reaching their full potential, as they take ownership and responsibility in their local Church community. TYPE OF PLACEMENT: Catechists, Home Visitors, Teachers, Doctors, Nurses, Office Helpers, Mechanics, Construction Workers, Musicians, etc. The individual gifts and talents of each volunteer will be assessed for the most appropriate placement. AREA OF SERVICE: The volunteer will serve at one of the locations where the Friars of the Province minister. Currently they are ministering primarily with the Native Americans on the Navajo Reservation in eastern Arizona and the Pueblo tribes of New Mexico. In the past they have also ministered in Juarez, Mexico at a children's shelter and a number of small Hispanic communities in northern New Mexico. LENGTH OF SERVICE: The normal length of service is one year. REQUIREMENTS: At least 21 years old and in good physical and mental health. The volunteer must be willing to undergo a proper screening process, which includes both medical and behavioral assessment interview. A resume, three letters of recommendation, autobiography and life line, as well as listing of previous employment and ministry experience. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Franciscan Partners Program will pay for bus transportation from the volunteer's home to the orientation site. The Partners Program will provide and pay for any personality testing as deemed necessary by the Director. Partners will also provide the orientation program and one spiritual retreat a year for the volunteers. The on-site agency (church, school, mission, or other institution) which contracts for the service of a volunteer will pay for transportation at the end of the agreed period of commitment, $100 per month food allowance, $100 per month personal stipend, $25 per month for commuting expenses and the total cost of housing, which includes rent (if applicable), utilities, maintenance and basic telephone service (excluding long distance calls) if the residence has a phone. The Partners Program encourages volunteers to retain their current health insurance. If the volunteer does not have health insurance, it will be provided and paid for by the on-site agency. If a volunteer does have health insurance, then the on-site agency will pay that portion which is equivalent to the premium paid for the insurance plan provided by Partners. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Under most circumstances, the Partners will live in separate quarters from the Friar community. Regular prayer and sharing sessions with the hosting Friar community will be included in the living arrangements. Ordinarily, a Partner will not live alone unless serving in such a capacity is essential to the ministry. If at all possible, two Partners will be assigned to a site. However, because of the nature of many of our sites the Partner may be assigned alone. Opportunities for the Partners to come together during the year are encouraged. SIZE OF PROGRAM: Varies, up to six participants each year. TRAINING: If, after receiving all the required documents, the application is approved by the Director, then the volunteer will be invited to participate in a one-month on-site orientation program for further evaluation and initial training. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications accepted any time. Franciscan Volunteer Ministry P.O. Box 29276 Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-427-3070 fvmedir@gmail.com w FranciscanVolunteerMinistry.org F facebook.com/FranciscanVolunteerMinistry  @franciscanvolunteerministry CONTACT: Katie B. Sullivan, Executive Director; Lizzy Heurich, Associate Director

AFFILIATIONS: Order of Friars Minor, Holy Name Province GOAL OF PROGRAM: Founded in 1989 by the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Name Province, the Franciscan Volunteer Ministry is a group of lay men and women, living in community, who dedicate themselves to ministry in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province. Based on the Gospel message to express love in action, it provides an environment that fosters service to the marginalized, personal and interpersonal development, spiritual growth, and an active prayer life. As living witnesses to Gospel values and Franciscan ideals, the Franciscan Volunteer Ministers are committed to a simple lifestyle that promotes solidarity with the poor and builds a Christian community with one another. This experience, with the aid of the Holy Spirit, will nurture the Franciscan Volunteer Ministers to grow in faith to become witnesses to the world and to their faith communities. TYPE OF PLACEMENT: Adults' and Children's Activities Coordinator, Coach, Community Organizer, Elementary School Teacher's Aide/ Mentor, After School Program Coordinator, English as New Language Instructor, Hispanic and Immigrant Minister, Mentor and Tutor, Music Minister, Outreach to Shut-ins and Hospital Patients, Parish Assistant, Pastoral Counselor, Prison Minister, Religious Education Teacher, Soup Kitchen Staff, Women's Day Center Staff, Youth and Elderly Outreach, Youth Group Coordinator/Mentor. AREA OF SERVICE: Inner-city ministry in Durham, NC, Philadelphia, PA, and Silver Spring, MD. LENGTH OF SERVICE: One year (mid August through mid July) REQUIREMENTS: Dependable and flexible Christian men and women, with a desire to share the mission of St. Francis of Assisi by bringing a spirit of love and care to those in need. Must also attend a personal interview. Once accepted, a physician's and dentist's reports and college transcripts are needed. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Room and board, medical insurance & co-pays, monthly stipend, transportation to and from work, assistance with existing educational loans for time of service, shared community vehicle. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Volunteers live in community with other volunteers at the placement sites. SIZE OF PROGRAM: Four to six volunteers per site, approximately 12- 14 volunteers total. TRAINING: At least four retreats a year, including Orientation. Ongoing, hands-on training at each site. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through July, with priority given to applications in the order they are received. Franciscan Volunteers: No Risk, No Gain 609 S. Convent Rd Aston, PA 19014 610-558-7709 franciscanvolunteers@osfphila.org w osfphila.org/franciscanvolunteers F facebook.com/FranciscanVolunteers L @SrsofStFrancis  @franciscanvolunteers CONTACT: Sara P. Marks, Director AFFILIATIONS: Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia GOAL OF PROGRAM: To invite women and men to commit to a year of service sharing in the charism and mission of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia with a strong emphasis on integral ecology and holistic living. Volunteers have the opportunity to choose a ministry site to which they feel called. Ministry sites range from direct service opportunities in immigration and refugee work, hospitality ministry, mental health care, to organic farming and working for systemic

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