2019 Response

AFFILIATIONS: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) GOAL OF PROGRAM: XPLOR is a congregationally hosted, 10-month Residency for adults ages 21- to 30 who want to consider lives of care and service by exploring the intersections of the life of faith and the work of justice, while living in simple, intentional community. TYPE OF PLACEMENT: Hands-on service/justice work - Residents work in non-profit community agencies four days, up to 30 hours per week, in and among neighborhoods to empower local mission efforts while gaining awareness of systems of injustice. AREA OF SERVICE: Hiram-Mantua, OH; St. Louis, MO; Dallas, TX; Tucson-Marana, AZ; Spokane, WA and Charlotte, NC LENGTH OF SERVICE: 10 months REQUIREMENTS: 21 to 30 years of age, commitment to vocational discernment and spiritual exploration, willingness to be connected to a congregational setting for the residential year. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: $475 monthly stipend; health insurance; housing with utilities, enrichment opportunities. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Group - between three and five people per residence. SIZE OF PROGRAM: 20 Residents in five host locations around the United States and up to two Residents in a specialized "sequel" program TRAINING: One week national orientation, and one week local site orientation; weekly spiritual companion sessions, vocational discernment and anti-oppression curriculum, professional development, and life-skills training. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Late February Nazareth Farm, Inc. 665 Nazareth Farm Rd Salem, WV 26426 304-782-2742 nazarethfarm@gmail.com w nazarethfarm.org F facebook.com/nazarethfarmwv  @nazarethfarm GOAL OF PROGRAM: Nazareth Farm is a Catholic community in rural West Virginia that transforms lives through a service retreat experience. We are devoted to living out the Gospel message through the cornerstones of community, simplicity, prayer and service. We serve alongside our neighbors to address sub-standard housing by providing home repair. We celebrate the richness of Appalachia and experience God through building relationships between our volunteers and the local community. TYPE OF PLACEMENT: Providing service retreats for youth and adults through construction/home repair. Opportunities include: Rural Appalachian ministry, youth ministry, office management, gardening, construction, and community building. AREA OF SERVICE: Doddridge County, West Virginia and surrounding counties. Appalachia. LENGTH OF SERVICE: One to two years. REQUIREMENTS: Social justice oriented men and women, single, widowed, married, divorced, separated or religious, open to collaborative ministry. Ages 21 and older. Personal interview. Ability and willingness to learn required. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Program provides room, board, $125 a month stipend, work gear stipend, travel bonus, medical insurance, retreats, professional development, and transportation to work sites and for personal use. A $200 per month loan payment stipend is also available. CONTACT: Allyson Hoch, Director AFFILIATIONS: Roman Catholic

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Volunteer staff members live in community in staff house. Each volunteer staff has own bedroom. SIZE OF PROGRAM: Maximum of 10 full-time volunteer staff. TRAINING: Orientation for new volunteers provided on site, safety training provided, construction skills learned throughout the service. Training on Appalachian culture, Catholic Social Teaching and local issues provided. APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 1, for Summer Start; May 1,for Fall Start. We accept applications at any time and will review applications on a rolling basis after these deadlines. Submitting an application by the deadline ensures a quicker turnaround time in the process. If accepted, a start date will be negotiated which meets both the needs

of the candidate and Nazareth Farm. New Ways Ministry 4012 29th St. Mount Rainier, MD 20712 301-277-5674 director@newwaysministry.org w NewWaysMinistry.org

L @newwaysministry  @newwaysministry CONTACT: Francis DeBernardo, Executive Director AFFILIATIONS: Loretto Community

GOAL OF PROGRAM: To promote equality, justice, and reconciliation for LGBTQI people in the Catholic church and the greater society through education and advocacy. TYPE OF PLACEMENT: Social media coordination for Catholic LGBTQI news and opinion. Writing for a daily blog on Catholic LGBTQI issues. Plan and execute educational and spiritual development programs in LGBTQI ministry, such as retreats, conferences, publications. General office work. AREA OF SERVICE: Mount Rainier, MD, outside of Washington, DC. LENGTH OF SERVICE: 9-12 months REQUIREMENTS: Interest in LGBTQI ministry, oral and written communication proficiency, above average intelligence, administrative capability and maturity. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Small monthly stipend, room and board, through the Loretto Volunteer Program. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: In Loretto volunteer community . SIZE OF PROGRAM: One to two volunteers TRAINING: On the job APPLICATION DEADLINE: See Loretto Volunteer Program deadline Norbertine Volunteer Community 1016 N. Broadway DePere, WI 54115 920-403-2944 NVC@norbertines.org w norbertines.org/vocations/norbertine-volunteer-community F facebook.com/Norbertine-Volunteer- Community-169674179723626/

L @StNorbertAbbey  @stnorbertabbey CONTACT: Fr. David McElroy, O. Praem., Director

AFFILIATIONS: The Order of Canons Regular of Premontre of St. Norbert Abbey (a.k.a. Norbertines) is a religious community of priests and brothers in the Roman Catholic tradition. St. Norbert Abbey provides the spiritual and material resources that guide and maintain this program. The Order was founded in 1121 by St. Norbert of

64 RESPONSE 2019 | A DIRECTORY OF FAITH-BASED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES