Volunteer Opportunities
Home for Christmas
Home for Christmas
The work continues beginning Nov. 28 onward. We will be working on flooring, cabinets, and heating. Contact us if interested!
Christmas at Nazareth
Christmas at Nazareth
Experience the joy and blessings of the festive season at the holy grounds of Nazareth.
Belize City Home Build
Belize City Home Build
Join us on this life-changing adventure as we build homes, build bonds, and build hope in the heart of Belize City.
Las Flores Miller Build
Las Flores Miller Build
We invite you to be part of a volunteer experience that will make a lasting impact. Join us on a life-changing mission trip to Las Flores, Belize.
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.
Appalachia Rising
Appalachia Rising
Be part of a compassionate community that believes in the power of service to transform lives and create lasting change. Volunteer with us today and be a force for good in the heart of Appalachia.
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!
Dwyer Build in Las Flores
Dwyer Build in Las Flores
Join us on a life-changing mission trip to Las Flores, Belize, in honor of the compassionate Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, who dedicated themselves to serving this community in collaboration with San Miguel Arcangel Missions. We invite you to be part of a volunteer ex...
Home Build in Belize
Home Build in Belize
Join us on this life-changing adventure as we build homes, build bonds, and build hope in the heart of Belize City.
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
Home Repairs in Nelson County
Home Repairs in Nelson County
Our volunteer program continues working in Nelson County to make a meaningful impact in the life of a local woman in need. We believe in the power of community, and together, we are creating positive change right here in our own backyard.
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...
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 Joins with Feeding America
Nazareth Joins 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.
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
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.
The Quilts of Hope
Thanks to the efforts of people like Eula Mae and Diane hope and resilience continue to shine through the darkness. As the people of Eastern Kentucky wrap themselves in the warmth and comfort of these beautiful quilts, they know that they are not alone – that there are people who care, who are willing to lend a helping hand in their time of need.
Living Sparks of God’s Love
Volunteers recently helped with the renovation of a newly-acquired property for Hildegard House in Lousiville, which provides compassionate care for individuals at the end of life, who have no home or loved ones to care for them.
Maryland Volunteers Head to Belize
Nine volunteers from St. John’s Hollywood, Maryland, left for a mission trip to Belize on Sunday, March 26. This group is collaborating with Hand in Hand Ministries there to build a house for a mother and her three children. On Saturday, the team received orientation from Brenda Gonzales, SCN, and Laverne Schaefer, SCNA, after which a commissioning ceremony was held during the liturgy at St. John’s.
Join the Mission for Ecological Sustainability with AmeriCorps and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
If you have a passion for environmental sustainability and a desire to make a difference, AmeriCorps and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have the perfect opportunity for you.
VIDEO: Las Flores Mission Trip
In February, volunteers visited Las Flores, Belize and San Miguel Arcangel Missions to build a home for Peter and his mother. San Miguel Arcangel Missions shares this video of the experience.
AmeriCorps Week
During AmeriCorps Week, we recognize the commitment of individuals like Brenden Dines and Julia Cordts, who are making a significant impact at the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.