Jesuit Volunteer Stories

Jesuit Volunteers live and perform vital service around the world. Here are just a few stories of the over 200 Jesuit Volunteers who live out our mission and our four values each day.

If you have an idea for a story or an upcoming publication, emailstories@jesuitvolunteers.org

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Colin Crawford (Albuquerque 2019-20)

volunteer stories, housing insecurity, domestic service

Serving People Experiencing Homelessness at Sunrise in New Mexico

Erika Peters (Houston 2018-19)

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Volunteer Says JVC Stood Out Among Service Programs

Michael O'Connell handling towel donation at the Harry Tompson Center. (NOLA 2019)

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Being Present for Your Community: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Living Life

Suzy Lefelhocz serving food at Georgetown University Campus Ministry Center

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From Reading Statistics to Serving First Hand in Washington, DC

Cleaning up after Ms. Irma’s house blessing with my coworker, Rashida. (Belize 2018)

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Jesuit Volunteer Securing Housing for Belizean Clients

Michael O'Connell and Harry Tompson Center a guest in conversation.(2018)

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Transformation Taking Place at God’s Garden, the Harry Tompson Center

Former Jesuit Volunteer Gabe McCarthy (2017-18) helps Erik Cheeks find a suit for an upcoming job interview.

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Serving the Formerly Incarcerated at Project Return

Jesuit Volunteer Camila Biaggi (2017-2019) and Faith during their Mes de Mision in the Mountains of Peru while serving with Instituto Educacional Miguel Pro.

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Mes de Misión in the Mountains: A grueling month-long mission trip shapes a newly arrived JV