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9 programs
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Full-time service with social justice organizations in one of 19 US cities. Volunteers live in intentional community, work 40 hours/week, and are formed in Ignatian spirituality. Roles include case management, community organizing, housing advocacy, and campus ministry.
Locations
Austin TX, Baltimore MD, Berkeley CA, Boston MA +15 more
Requirements
Age 21-25 by August 2026. All religious backgrounds welcome. College degree or relevant work experience.
Benefits
Housing, food, health insurance, and modest monthly stipend provided. 5 annual retreats.
NET Ministries
Travel with a team of 8-12 young adults to lead youth retreats in Catholic parishes and schools across the US. Two team types: Retreat Teams (traveling, multi-state) and Discipleship Teams (rooted in one community). Lives entirely on the road with your team.
Locations
Nationwide — teams travel across all US states
Requirements
Catholic, age 18-28, high school diploma or GED, practicing faith, unmarried.
Benefits
All housing, meals, and travel provided. $150/month reimbursement after raising $7,000 in partner support.
NET Ministries
Rooted in one parish or school for the full program year. Lead small groups, mentor youth one-on-one, and participate in daily community life. Deeper relationship-based ministry compared to traveling retreat teams.
Locations
Minnesota, California, Ohio, and others
Requirements
Catholic, age 18-28, high school diploma or GED, unmarried.
Benefits
Housing, meals, and travel provided. Fundraising-supported ($7,000 minimum).
FOCUS
Placed at a US college campus to evangelize and disciple students through Bible studies, personal mentorship, and campus events. Missionaries live near campus, build relationships with students, and raise their own support.
Locations
200+ college campuses across the US
Requirements
Catholic, college graduate, 2-year commitment, willingness to raise personal support.
Benefits
Fundraising-supported salary. Comprehensive training provided at summer institute.
Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Live and work alongside local communities in healthcare, education, agriculture, community development, and pastoral ministry. Missioners are deployed based on skills and mission needs. Includes 3 months of missioner formation before departure.
Locations
Tanzania, Kenya, Cambodia, Myanmar +7 more
Requirements
Catholic, at least 21, 2+ years professional work experience, 3.5-year commitment. Language training provided.
Benefits
Monthly stipend, housing, health insurance, travel, language training, re-entry assistance.
Franciscan Mission Service
Serve poor and marginalized communities in the Franciscan tradition. Missioners work in healthcare, education, community organizing, and parish ministry. Includes 6 months of cross-cultural formation in Washington DC before deployment.
Locations
Bolivia, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya +1 more
Requirements
Catholic, ages 21-55, 2-year commitment. Spanish language training provided for Latin America placements.
Benefits
Monthly stipend, housing, health insurance, travel, formation program, re-entry support.
Catholic Relief Services
Professional positions in international humanitarian response, agriculture, health, WASH, education, and peacebuilding. Fellows are embedded in country program teams and work alongside local staff.
Locations
Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique +8 more
Requirements
Professional degree (public health, agriculture, international development, finance, or related). Prior international or development experience preferred.
Benefits
Competitive salary, housing, health insurance, travel. Pathway to full CRS employment.
Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps
Serve in soup kitchens, food pantries, homeless shelters, and healthcare clinics operated by Capuchin Franciscan friars. Live in community with other volunteers and participate in Franciscan prayer and spirituality.
Locations
Detroit MI, Pittsburgh PA, New York NY, Milwaukee WI
Requirements
Catholic or Christian, age 21+, 1-year commitment.
Benefits
Housing, meals, health insurance, monthly stipend.
Pontifical Mission Societies
Work with your local diocesan Pontifical Mission Societies office to coordinate World Mission Sunday, youth mission formation, and fundraising for the Church's global mission. Volunteer and staff roles available depending on diocese.
Starts
Rolling
Locations
195 US dioceses
Requirements
Catholic. Contact your diocesan director for local opportunities.
Benefits
Varies by diocese.