Volunteers, outreach to them

Who do we want to target in our vocation outreach efforts? Are they not young adults with hearts on fire with compassion for the poor, young adults seeking a faith community, who are generous risk-tak-ers, seeking to live simply and justly? The many and varied apostolic volunteer programs attract people like this, and these are the types of young adults with whom we want to be engaged. Of course, not all should or will enter a religious congregation, but many have the capacity, skills and interest to at least consider religious life as a viable option. Read more...

Full-time volunteers tend to be open to vocation discernment. An experienced volunteer-program administrator tells how to begin or work with a volunteer program Read more...

Service experiences can help young adults to get to know religious, deepen their faith and assist those in need. A seasoned youth minister shares what he has learned over the years about organizing group service programs. Read more...

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester, NY have introduced theological reflection to over 1,000 young adults who have taken part in their service program. Here’s how they do it. Read more...

Faith-based, full-time volunteering encourages vocation discernment and allows religious communities to build relationships with volunteers. Read more...

The Alliance for Catholic Education never intended to be a vocation incubator, but over the years it has embraced a strong culture of vocation. Read more...

Young people who give a year of service tend to be open to religious life. Who are these volunteers and where are they spiritually? Read more...