SCN Lay Mission Volunteer Program
We invite lay women and men to a cross-cultural partnership with people, especially the pressed, 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.
AmeriCorps
Join our mission to lead, serve, and make a difference. The SCN Volunteer Program has partnered with Notre Dame Mission Volunteer—AmeriCorps to offer two AmeriCorps positions on our beautiful 300-acre campus working with our Ecological Sustainability and Nazareth Grounds teams in furthering the SCN mission to “care for the earth”.
Volunteer opportunities
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.
Belize City
Over the course of a week, volunteers build a 16’ x 20’ house for a family in need.
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.
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.
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.
Mississippi
Participants volunteer to repair homes in northern Mississippi and are immersed in other missions such as a garden cafe.
Montana
Join us as we work in collaboration on the Crow Reservation in Pryor, Montana.
New Orleans
Groups work with individual families in the rebuilding of New Orleans, Louisiana, from the long-lasting effects of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina.
See all upcoming trips
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.
Sister Luke Boiarski
Director
502-348-1581
Ellen Sprigg
Associate Director
502-348-1580
Amy Ulrich
Administrative Assistant
502-348-1583
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
Stream Team Inspires Citizen Science at Nazareth
A collaborative effort between the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future, and Nelson County 4-H Youth Development is empowering local youth to be citizen scientists by measuring water quality in their watershed.
Volunteers helping tornado victims
Many parts of Western Kentucky remain scarred by the Dec.10 tornado, but Volunteers of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are busy helping residents rebuild.
Finding meaning along the journey of service
In her final reflection for the Global Sisters Report, AmeriCorps Volunteer Julia Gerwe reflects on connection and community at Nazareth.
Volunteers return to Mayfield
Volunteers have traveled once more to Mayfield, Kentucky to assist families that were affected by the Dec. 10 tornadoes.
Seeds planted in rural living provide a roadmap to unity
Julia Gerwe, AmeriCorps Volunteer, shares her latest reflection on how leaning into rural living during her time at Nazareth has opened her eyes to the truth about division – and unity – in the United States and in the world.
Mission trip planned for Montana
A mission trip called “A Circle of Women” will take place in Montana August 2-8, 20022. This event is sponsored by The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Leavenworth.
Volunteers complete build in Belize
Sister Luke Boiarski, the Kaucic family and their friends, recently built and blessed a house for Brenda, James and their family in Belize.
Wicked questions lead to reflection on mental health in service
AmeriCorps Volunteer Julia Gerwe reflects upon the difficulties associated with years of service and asks “wicked” questions to fellow volunteers to investigate how communities can best support their own long-term volunteers.
Volunteers arrive in Belize
On April 24, Sister Luke Boiarski and nine volunteers composed of the Kaucic family and their friends ventured off to Belize.