Jesuit Volunteer Stories

volunteer stories, domestic service, legal services

"The opportunity to see justice restored through hardworking individuals that labor tirelessly to break the cycle of oppression found in our criminal justice system, gives me an immense sense of hope and drive to continue this work."

international service, volunteer stories, community

"There is no pressure for words but they are always welcome. As we begin the day, we gradually acknowledge all the chaos that the day could bring, but in our own way, this is our benediction. A daily commitment that we will begin the journey of the day together."

volunteer stories, housing insecurity, domestic service

"I learn the names of our guests. I encourage them when they find opportunities, and I am present to them when they suffer. I can laugh with them. By carrying in my heart a kind of hospitality-centered Magis, as St. Andre did"

volunteer stories, domestic service, education

“’I can’t do it,’ he groans through his hands, and his head hits the table. ‘I’m not smart enough.’ The pressure weighs on my lips as I consider my response. I give the words as much gusto as I can, hoping that they help this student soar higher than the paper airplanes his class made during science yesterday. ‘You can do it.’”

international service, tacna peru, immigration and refugee services, volunteer stories

“Political instability around the world is causing people to flee their homeland and my country of service, Tacna, Peru is dealing with its own migrant crisis. I’m incredibly blessed to work with such a dedicated group of people. It seems that no matter how difficult the situation, they know just exactly what to do.”