Where We Serve

Loretto Volunteers work in service and justice organizations in cities where Loretto sisters live and work.  About half of these organizations are run by Loretto women.  We are proud that many of our placement organizations seek to empower women - in the spirit and tradition of Loretto.

If your organization would like to work with a Loretto Volunteer, please contact Katie Jones.

Denver, CO
Southwest Improvement Council
The volunteer will assist in developing and implementing programs at  a community-based social service organization.  SWIC's founder and executive director, Jan Marie Belle, is a co-member of Loretto. 

Washington, DC area
Interfaith Voices
The volunteer will assist in all aspects of the production of a nationwide public radio program about faith, spirituality and public life, including: writing and editing interviews, booking guests, creating web content, fund-raising.  The show's host, Maureen Fiedler is a Sister of Loretto.

N Street Village - Bethany Women's Center
The volunteer will share responsibility for maintaining a safe place for homeless and low-income women to access basic services at this day center for women.  Responsibilities include: responding to clients' needs, spending informal time with clients, coordinating house meetings, orienting new clients and volunteers, and other tasks

New Ways Ministry
The volunteer will help plan and execute educational and spiritual development programs in lesbian/gay ministry for Catholic pastoral workers, parents, and lesbian/gay people. These programs include retreats, conferences, workshops, publications, and other projects or functions. The position includes public aspects as well as associated office tasks, such as maintaining databases, preparing mailings, resources, and informational requests.  The founder of New Ways Ministry, Jeannine Gramick, is a Sister of Loretto.

Samaritan Ministry
The volunteer will serve as an intern caseworker at this social service agency dedicated to helping the homeless or others in need help themselves to improve their lives.  Duties will include intakes, assessments, documentation, follow-up, review, plan development, research and problem solving with other caseworkers.

Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER)
The volunteer will engage in the full range of activities at WATER, from office work to program planning.  Duties may include: general office work, assistance to staff with writing projects, work in marketing, communications, website, as well as event and program planning.  WATER is an international community of justice-seeking people who promote the use of feminist values to make religious and social change.   Note: this is a shared position with WOC.

Women's Ordination Conference (WOC)
The volunteer will coordinate the grassroots efforts of a national organization working for women's equality in the Catholic Church.  Major functions will include: support for current WOC programs (Support for Women Religious campaign, World Day of Prayer for Women’s Ordination, etc.); support to local WOC organizers around the United States; publicity and publications assistance.    Note: this is a shared position with WATER.

Nerinx, KY
Loretto Motherhouse
Volunteers can fill a variety of needs at the Motherhouse, a 780-acre property that is home to a working farm, forest preserve, two retreat centers and about 100 sisters.  Jobs can include: outdoor work in gardens and forest, sustainable building, work with elderly.  

New York, NY
Loretto Office at the United Nations
Volunteer will assist with and organize projects at the Loretto office at the United Nations.

St. Louis, MO
Casa de Salud
Volunteer will assist at this medical clinic serving the Latino immigrant community of St. Louis.  A trained nurse or social worker especially needed.  Spanish proficiency required.

Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants
Volunteer will assist the Staff Attorney and Executive Director in the efficient management of ILSI and support program development and implementation to ensure that client, program, and organizational goals are met. Duties will generally fall into one of two areas, legal and administrative/communication.

Marian Middle School
Volunteer will foster student success in this Catholic school for economically disadvantaged girls.  Volunteer will work within the classroom, providing small group help, tutoring, and one-on-one instruction.  S/he will also help during meals in the cafeteria, recess and "behinds the scenes."

El Paso, TX
Villa Maria
Volunteer will collaborate with staff and volunteers in maintaining a daily schedule that enhances both the physical and spiritual dimensions of this transitional shelter for women.  The executive director, S. Helen Santamaria, is a Sister of Loretto.

Loretto Volunteers
P.O. Box 91422  Washington, DC 20090  .  202-657-6467