Ministries include food preparation and distribution, housing, prison visits, health care, clothing distribution, teaching, music, ESL, counseling, youth sports program, community organizing, social services, and individual case management. Populations served are all ages from infants to the elderly, of all races and from various ethnic backgrounds. Dependable and flexible Christian men and women, with a desire to share the mission of St. Francis by bringing a spirit of love and care to those in need. Must also complete a personal interview. Once accepted, a physician's report and college transcripts are needed.
Volunteers live community with other volunteers.
Four retreats a year, including Orientation. Ongoing, hands-on training at each site. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through June, with priority given to applications postmarked by March 1.