"Experiencing, Sharing Life in Christ"
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VIDES+USA Volunteer Requirements
- Catholic or non-Catholic open to community living within a religious family
- Female or male
- Single or married, 18-35 years of age
- US citizen or resident
- Knowledge of language spoken in the mission
- Attendance at the formation/service camp
- Experience in the desired area of service
Financial Arrangements
- The Mission Site provides the Volunteer Misssioner with room and board.
- VIDES+USA provides the Volunteer Missioner with basic health insurance, formation,
accompaniment, and re-entry integration experience.
- Volunteer Missioners are responsible for transportation costs (such as: to and from the
Formation/Service Camp and actual service site), and for all personal expenses.
- AmeriCorps education awards are possible for national non-religious service.
- Student loan deferment or forbearance is usually possible.
VIDES Application Process
Rolling. Allow about six months before initiation of service to accommodate completion of
- Temporary Brief Profile Form
- Full Application
- Interview
- Two-or three-week Formation/Service Experience
- Commissioning
- Placement Procedures.
For the January orientation, precedence will be given to applications completed by October 1
For the June and July orientations, precedence will be given to applications completed by March 1