The Live-In Volunteer Program is open to women of any age who are interested in combining prayer life and study of Eastern Orthodox Christianity with direct service to families in crisis. Please note that prayer life is a central tenant of the live-in community, but that we never place any religious requirements on the families we serve. Our supervised training in direct services is excellent. Individuals who are doing graduate work in a field related to the services provided at Raphael House may be able to arrange a field assignment here that meets your school s internship requirements. In some cases, Raphael House can arrange clinical supervision for interns who are working towards professional certification in social work, counseling, or child development.
Shorter internships are sometimes possible, depending on space availability.
We are equally open to non-academic volunteer women who are simply looking for a year of supervised direct service that is meaningful and challenging. Raphael House of San Francisco Home Letter from Fr.