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Ministries Claretian Volunteers work in a wide variety of ministries, including:
Ministry Locations The Claretian Volunteers currently offer placements in Chicago, Illinois; Stone Mountain, Georgia; and Springfield, Missouri. Placements in Juarez, Mexico and other international sites are available on a case-by-case basis and usually after a term of domestic service. Volunteer Opportunities The first is Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish on the far South Side of Chicago. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the oldest of the Claretian missions in Chicago. It was established in the 1920’s and was one of the first parishes in Chicago to serve the Mexican community. The parish has a large elementary school, an active worshiping community, religious education, and youth programs, as well as Villa Guadalupe and Claretian Associates. Villa Guadalupe Senior Services is a 53-unit residential apartment facility for older persons, which provides secure housing that encourages autonomy and allows its residents the ability to stay in their community. Claretian Associates is a community development organization that provides affordable housing and related human services to low- and moderate-income persons, serves as a catalyst for residents and institutions in developing innovative solutions to community problems, and builds community-based leadership. The second parish is Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, located in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. The Claretians have been serving at this dynamic parish since the 1940’s. The Back of the Yards is described by residents as a “neighborhood where people care and like to help each other” despite high levels of poverty, poor access to education, and gang violence. As an immigrant community, the people of Holy Cross/IHM work hard and support the many programs the parish offers. Holy Cross/IHM supports two alternative schools, a food pantry, and a mentoring program. In addition, the parish is famous for its marimba and dance troupes. St. Paul Parish in the Pilsen/Little Village area of Chicago is the third Claretian parish in Chicago. The Claretians began their ministry to the people of St. Paul’s in the late 1980’s. St. Paul’s is an active parish with a growing grade school and young adult program. In addition to the parish activities the Claretians sponsor Casa Claret, a supportive community living experience for Latino men pursuing college educations. The Pilsen/Little Village area has a good mix of Anglo and Mexican cultures in a growing neighborhood. In addition to placing volunteers at Claretian parishes, Claretian Volunteers in Chicago serve in agencies and organizations such as the 8th Day Center for Justice, the Chicago Legal Clinic, and organizations that are associated with or share in the vision or goals of the Claretians. Possible placements are also available at Claretian Publications and the St. Jude League. In many cases positions can be arranged to match the skills and interests of a volunteer with the needs of more than one agency or with organizations in Chicago that are looking for volunteers. If you have a particular interest, chances are we can arrange a placement through our program. Volunteer Opportunities in Chicago, Illinois Position: Computer Lab Teacher/Lab Attendant Position: Youth and Young Adult Coordinator Position: Teachers Aide Position: Elementary Teacher, Early Education, Science, Music, Physical Education, Art or Religion Teachers Position: Site Coordinator/Assistant to the Principal Position: Youth and Young Adult Coordinator Assistant Position: Food Pantry, Kids Café & Social Services Assistant Position: Assistant Activities Coordinator Position: Social Services Assistant Position: Community Outreach Coordinator Position: Assistant Housing Development Coordinator Position: Assistant Art Programmer Position: Parish Generalist Position: School Minister/Activities Coordinator/Teachers Aide Position: Social Justice Volunteer Position: Various Position: Clinic Assistant Stone Mountain, Georgia The parish is active and diverse, and its activities include a day care program, youth and young adult ministries, athletics programs, study groups, service opportunities, a thrift shop, and active outreach to both Arabic and French speaking immigrants and refugees from Africa, and Spanish-speaking immigrants from Mexico and Latin America. The parish has a growing African American population as well as a traditional European base. In addition to the positions based at the parish there are other service opportunities including positions at the Saint Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop, the International Community School, The Open Door Shelter and other social service organizations and agencies. Some of the positions do overlap, and positions can be combined based on your skills and interests. Volunteer Opportunities in Stone Mountain, Georgia Position: Hispanic Coordinator Position: Outreach Assistant to African Immigrants and Refugees Position: Child Care Worker Position: Assistant Youth Minister Position: Youth Sports and Outreach Director Position: Health and Wellness Coordinator Position: Teacher and Teachers Aide, primary grades. Position: Parish Generalist Position: Intake Assistant and Thrift Shop Assistant Volunteer Opportunities in Springfield, Missouri Position: Community Service Coordinator Position: Outreach and Peace and Justice Coordinator Position: Parish youth and Young adult Coordinator (bi-lingual) Position: Shelter Assistant Position: Teacher or Teachers Aide "The Claretian Volunteer Program invites young adults to lay leadership by collaborating in the |
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