"…ask our Lord to send laborers for his work if he wants it to continue."
Saint Louise de Marillac

The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth welcome others to participate in the Mission of Boundless Charity as Lay Volunteers. A variety of short term volunteer service opportunities are available.

Types of Service

	Hospital or Clinic – Medical or Pastoral Ministry to the sick
	Nursing Home – Ministry to the elderly
	Elementary and High School Education
	Adult Literacy – Teaching English as a Second Language – no knowledge of Spanish is necessary.
	Outreach to Homeless
	Social Services to the Poor
	Hispanic Ministry
	Retreat Work
	Parish Work

Places of Service
New Jersey, West Virginia, Mississippi, Texas, Virgin Islands, Mexico, and El Salvador.

Lengths of Service
Length of service is designed in a variety of ways that would best coincide with your life. As an individual volunteer you can choose:

	to serve on a consistent basis – a specific number of days a week or every month;
	to serve on a consistent basis for a specific time period – an hour or two, mornings, afternoons, evenings - instead of a whole day, each week or month;
	to serve for a weekend every few months;
	for as long as you determine you are available and able to serve.

Volunteer Service Projects and Trips
Specific service projects are planned during the year. These are for small groups of volunteers interested in a weekend or weeklong service project. These are advertised on the Sisters of Charity Website, in local parishes, newspapers, and at local colleges and universities.
Requirements
	Must be 18 years of age
	Have Health Insurance
	Be in good physical and mental health
	Have a desire to be of service
	Christian background and motivation
	Completion of Application process
	Interview
	Skills applicable to ministry needs
	Willingness to work with the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth
	Openness to prayer and community with other ministers