Volunteer Opportunities
A Home for Maria
A Home for Maria
Volunteers will experience a mission trip to Las Flores, Belize, to help rebuild Maria Vargas' home devastated by Hurricane Lisa. Volunteers will construct a new house, providing safety and comfort. No construction experience necessary. Experience personal growth, cultu...
Home for Christmas
Home for Christmas
Volunteer with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth to help get Catherine, a first-time homeowner in Raywick, Kentucky, into her family home in time for Christmas. More details to come …
Christmas at Nazareth
Christmas at Nazareth
Experience the joy and blessings of the festive season at the holy grounds of Nazareth.
Christmas at Nazareth
Christmas at Nazareth
Experience the joy and blessings of the festive season at the holy grounds of Nazareth.
Hollywood to the Heart of Kentucky
Hollywood to the Heart of Kentucky
In an inspiring act of service, a dedicated group of volunteers from St. John’s in Hollywood, Maryland is journeying to Kentucky.
Camp Maria: Lending a Hand in Leonardtown
Camp Maria: Lending a Hand in Leonardtown
Join us for a unique and fulfilling volunteering opportunity in Leonardtown, Maryland!
Volunteer With the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
We invite lay women and men to a cross-cultural partnership with people, especially the oppressed, economically poor, and marginalized, primarily in the areas in which Sisters, Associates, and/or members of the Sisters of Charity Federation are called to mission.
Sponsor a Volunteer and Empower Change
By generously donating to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, you can sponsor a volunteer, leaving a lasting legacy and empowering them to serve others. Your support will enable these dedicated individuals to take part in meaningful projects, making a significant difference in communities and lives in need.

SCN Lay Mission Volunteer Program
We invite lay women and men to a cross-cultural partnership with people, especially the oppressed, economically poor, and marginalized, primarily in the areas in which Sisters, Associates, and/or members of the Sisters of Charity Federation are called to mission.
Where We Volunteer

Appalachia
In the mountains of Beattyville, Kentucky, volunteer teams engage in outreach ministries of home and trailer repairs, food and clothing distribution, and meeting the basic needs of those in need. See past trips.

Belize City
Over the course of a week, volunteers build a 16’ x 20’ house for a family in need. See past trips.

Las Flores, Belize
Mission teams work with village leaders repairing and building homes. They also assist with the needs of the parish, school, and community. See past trips.

Kentucky
People are invited to serve others on the Nazareth campus or in the Bardstown, Kentucky, community as part of a viable community, immersed with the Sisters in their rich tradition. Learn more.

India
Work with the Sisters in their diverse ministries in India. Future trips to be determined. Let us know if you are interested.

Nepal
Partner with us as we work to help empower the people of Kathmandu. Future trips to be determined. Let us know if you are interested.
See all upcoming trips
Recent Trips
Appalachian Porch Raising
Appalachian Porch Raising
Sister Luke and volunteers will help build a small front porch for Mrs. Norma, a kind woman longing for a place to sit outside with a friend. Volunteers will stay at a local Shriners building and share meals while preparing for the project. This is a meaningful opportun...
Nazareth Join With Feeding America
Nazareth Join With Feeding America
The Office of Mission Advancement and friends joined forces with Feeding America to help combat hunger in Kentucky. During this day of heartfelt volunteer work, they joined the largest charity focused on eradicating hunger in the United States.
Nepal Mission Trip
Nepal Mission Trip
This trip to Kathmandu from July 30 to August 15, 2023 is now full. Participants will have an immersive experience with the Sisters, assisting at their school, The Navjyoti Center, and engaging in various activities with differently abled children and girls in trade sch...
Appalachia Mission Trip
Appalachia Mission Trip
Open Mission trip - SCN Associates are partnering with St. Vincent Missions for an Eastern Kentucky Immersion program. Participants will work on home repair projects in David, Kentucky, alongside homeowners. Accommodation is provided at the St. Vincent Mission Volunteer...
St. John’s Mary Mileto House – Belize City, Belize – Full
St. John's Mary Mileto House - Belize City, Belize - Full
We will focus on meeting people, learning about their culture, making friends and sharing faith, while we work side-by-side with the people of Belize. We will work in collaboration with Hand in Hand ministries to build a simple 16×20 home for a family in need.
Camp Maria Immersion – Open to all
Camp Maria Immersion - Open to all
Our volunteer program will collaborate with Camp Maria Retreat Center in Leonardtown, Maryland, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
Appalachia Mission Trip
Appalachia Mission Trip
Our volunteer program will collaborate with Kentucky Cornerstone Ministries. The group will be assigned to work sites for home repair projects, such as interior/exterior home renovations, power washing, painting, or organizing a food pantry or mission store. You will w...
Make a donation to the SCN Lay Mission Volunteer Program
Supplying our volunteers with tools and materials is always needed. Your sponsorships and donations make these life-changing volunteer trips possible.
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Sister Luke Boiarski
Director
Disaster Relief
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have a long tradition of responding in times of disaster. Historically Sisters have responded to flooding in Louisville, the yellow fever epidemic, monsoons in India, a hurricane in Belize, and an earthquake in Nepal. Continuing in this spirit, the SCN Disaster Relief Program invites volunteers to offer spiritual and physical support to persons experiencing a disaster. Sisters and volunteers respond in the same spirit of Vincent de Paul with reverence for each person and witness to God’s presence in the midst of adversity. The Disaster Relief Program provides an opportunity to put faith into action.
Volunteer News
A Porch for Norma: Dreams Realized in Breathitt County
In the picturesque town of Jackson, Kentucky, amidst the Appalachian backdrop, a simple porch became the embodiment of hope and resilience. After historic flooding ravaged Breathitt County, dedicated volunteers from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth swiftly turned Norma’s modest dream into a beacon of community spirit.
Team From Nazareth Volunteer to Battle Hunger
The Office of Mission Advancement and friends joined forces with Feeding America to help combat hunger in Kentucky. During this day of heartfelt volunteer work, they joined the largest charity focused on eradicating hunger in the United States.
Hospitality with Bishop Paul Simick
In a heartfelt journey to Nepal, volunteers from the United States, including Ellen Sprigg, Erica Watts, Olivia Bickett, and Jean Hall, joined hands with Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Lisa Perekkatt, Priya Urau, and Ankita Thomas. During their visit, they were graciously hosted by Rev. Bishop Paul Simick, Bishop of Nepal. The delegation spent time sharing, listening, and immersing themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of Nepal, forging bonds that transcended geographical boundaries. Their experience with Bishop Paul Simick highlighted the remarkable hospitality for which Nepal is known and left an indelible mark on all involved in this cross-cultural encounter.
Four Women Embark on a Transformative Mission to Nepal
Commissioned by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, they’re journeying to Kathmandu to bring art, education, and empowerment to the Navjyoti Center for differently-abled children and a local women’s training program.
Build a Home in Belize
Join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth on a life-changing mission trip to Las Flores, Belize, and help build a new house for Maria. With your time and compassion, we can provide her with a safe and stable home. Contact us now to make a lasting impact in Las Flores, Belize. Together, let’s build hope!
AmeriCorps Volunteers Reflect on Time at Nazareth
AmeriCorps volunteers Brenden Dines and Julia Cordts have completed their time at Nazareth Motherhouse Campus. Their time volunteering at Nazareth taught them many valuable lessons.
Volunteers Help Families in David, KY
A small group of volunteers recently traveled to David, Kentucky, to help two families fix up their properties. The trip attracted three brand-new volunteers looking for ways to serve.
Lifting Spirits Through Simple Acts
On June 22, a group of dedicated volunteers embarked on a day trip to Lebanon, Kentucky, to extend their helping hands to Cliff, an admirable adoptive father of two young boys who has been recuperating from health issues since February.
Kentucky Cornerstone Founder Passes
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Miss Dora Ross of Beattyville, Kentucky, on Saturday, April 21, 2023. Miss Dora was the founder and director of Kentucky Cornerstone Ministries, with which the SCN volunteers collaborated for many years.