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Christian Appalachian Project
An organization that seeks to help the people of Appalachia help themselves. Activities include tutoring, home repairs, adult literacy , child development centers, summer camps, and community health.
Time requirement: One year volunteers or 3-8 week summer camp volunteers.
Contact: Mary McNamara
322 Crab Orchard St.
Lancaster KY 40446
(800) 755-5322


Claretian Missionary Lay Volunteer Program
Volunteers, 21 years and older, are needed to work with youth, minorities, refugees, and the poor in Chicago, New Jersey, Missouri and Guatemala.
Time requirement: 1-3 years, full time.
205 W. Monroe
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 236-7782


Comboni Lay Missionary Program

Provides social services to the needy of East Africa and South America. Volunteers are needed as teachers, healthcare personnel, mechanics, agronomists, accountants, computer operators, youth ministers, construction workers, women's services, vocational
Time requirement: 3 years , plus 6 month training.
Contact: Fr. Sixtus Agostini
1615 E. 31st St.
LaGrange Park, IL 60625
(708) 354-2050



Passionist Lay Missioners
A one year program that allows men and women an opportunity to integrate faith, work and community life while volunteering in the cities of Chicago, Detroit and San Antonio. Volunteers participate in the following areas: AIDS ministry, children and youth.
Time requirement: 1-2 years, full time
Contact: Loretta Pequeno
(773) 631-6336