Why Donate?
The Saint John's Benedictine Volunteer Corps provides volunteer opportunities for recent graduates of Saint John’s University at Benedictine monasteries and schools around the world. Utilizing the skills and spiritual values they learned at Saint John’s, the young men serve in collaboration with the host Benedictine monasteries in which they are placed—mostly located in developing areas of the world. The work is varied, sorely needed, and greatly appreciated. The presence of the volunteers is also a gift to the host monks with whom they live and work since they enrich each monastic community with youthful energy and new insights in a common search for God. Finally, the young men are transformed by the richness of being in a new world. Support is needed to provide orientation and training, transportation, health coverage, modest volunteer stipends, and funds for entrepreneurial projects at the sites.
Each volunteer receives a stipend along with financial support to transition to their volunteer site. Its costs approximately $7,000 to fully cover the costs associated with supporting each volunteer. A gift of $100 or more can help support a volunteer for over a month, depending on volunteer location, but every donations makes a big difference, no matter how small.
One hundred percent of your donations directly supports the BVC and its associated projects. Consider donating today using the button above! Many Blessings.
