The Basics
Benefits for year-long volunteers- Room and board
- Small monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Loan deferment
- Americorps Education Award (for direct service placements)
Unfortunately, our summer volunteers are not eligible for these benefits. We provide housing for summer volunteers as available.
Requirements- Single young adults, ages 21-30
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to take initiative
- Sense of humor
- Maturity and sensitivity
People of all faiths are very welcome, but you must be comfortable in Catholic settings. People of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome as Loretto Volunteers.
Application Instructions
1. Fill out the application below. [available in September 2010]
2. Submit your resume along with your application.
3. Submit three references, using the reference form below.
4. We will contact qualified applicants to set up an interview.
5. You will interview with 1-3 site placements before we come to a final decision on your placement.
All materials can be submitted to
Katie Jones, volunteer coordinator.
We will begin accepting applications in January 2011 for our 2011-2012 community. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but we recommend submitting materials early.
You are welcome to contact us with questions throughout the application process, to find out about our availability or just to learn more about the program.
Loretto Volunteers
P.O. Box 91422 Washington, DC 20090 . 202-657-6467