Saint john's benedictine volunteer corps

Set in central Minnesota, Saint John’s Abbey was the home site for our volunteers while they were students. The monks and volunteers of Saint John’s Abbey are active in many areas including the university, the preparatory school, and the arboretum.

Saint Mary of Montserrat Abbey in Barcelona, Spain was founded in the 11th century and is a pilgrimage site welcoming guests from around the world. In addition to the breathtaking views and architecture of the basilica, pilgrims are drawn to the miraculous statue of the Black Madonna and the world famous Escolania—the boys’ choir of Montserrat that sings at services daily.

Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles, located in the beautiful city of Cuernavaca, Mexico, offers a unique and rewarding volunteer opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the lives of others while immersing themselves in Mexican culture and tradition. As a volunteer at Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles, you'll have the chance to work alongside high school students and monks, sharing your knowledge and skills to help them succeed.

The Prince of Peace Abbey near Nairobi Kenya is a community of The German Ottilien Congregation. In consultation with the prior of the monastic community SJBVC volunteers serve in the schools, retreat center, Mathare slum or parish in Nairobi or in other missions of Prince of Peace Abbey.

Hanga Abbey was founded as a Monastery on January 15, 1957 as the first "all native" monastery in Africa. Hanga Abbey belongs to the Saint Ottilien Congregation based in Germany. Hanga Monastery was elevated to the status of Abbey on December 13, 1993. There are currently 144 professed members in the community.

Founded in 1947 by monks from St. John’s Abbey, Monasterio San Antonio Abad lives out its Benedictine ministry by educating youth through a comprehensive education in civic and social formation, inspired by the Gospel and social teachings of the Church.

Founded in 1857 by monks from the Abbey of Metten in Bavaria, Newark Abbey is one of the oldest Benedictine monasteries in the United States. The monastery was originally established in Newark to care for the German Catholic immigrants in the area. From its origin, the mission of Newark Abbey has been serving disadvantaged populations through parish work, pastoral outreach, community service, and most extensively, education by operating Saint Benedict's Prep. There are currently fourteen professed members of Newark Abbey.

Sant’Anselmo in Rome, Italy is the international house of studies for The Order of Saint Benedict worldwide. Sant’Anselmo in Rome is the center of the Benedictine Confederation. The Benedictine abbots of the world meet every four years here for the Confederation congress. Sant’Anselmo is the seat of the Abbot Primate and it is here that monks sent to Rome reside while teaching or studying at (Collegio Sant’Anselmo) the Benedictine University (Pontificio Ateneo Sant’Anselmo).

Tabgha Monastery is a dependent priory of Dormition Abbey and is located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. The mission of the monastery is to be caretakers of the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes and to run the retreat house Beit Noah. Roughly five thousand pilgrims visit Tabgha every day during peak season, and overnight guests are welcome to stay in the retreat compound and pray with the monastic community.

Volunteers assigned to Christ the King Priory work at the Benedictine Eye Hospital which is operated by the monks of Christ the King. At the Eye Hospital, volunteers assist in the H.R. department, test vision of patients, and teach a computer education course for the employees of the hospital. In addition, volunteers teach at the Benedictine Vocational School and farm crops in the novitiate garden.