About MercyWorks
MercyWorks is a faith-based volunteer program that offers a diverse group of highly motivated women and men -- who are inspired by the Gospel call to faith and justice and who possess a desire to make a difference in the lives of hurting children -- a unique opportunity to acquire professional experience while growing spiritually, personally and communally. Volunteers make a one year commitment to work with the children at Mercy Home and devote themselves to a process of building community and living in simplicity. They also commit to growing in their understanding of social justice and spirituality through prayer and reflection.
By taking part in weekly community nights and seasonal retreats and in sharing dinner, discussion, prayer and laughter, our volunteers challenge and encourage one another to continue to live out of a faith that does justice.
If you have a calling to share your unique gifts with a child, to live simply in a faith-based community of diverse volunteers, and can dedicate a year to service, we invite you to look closer at the MercyWorks program at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.
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n return you will receive:
- Room & board
- Monthly stipend
- Health and dental insurance
- Transportation assistance
- Orientation and seasonal retreats
- Professional training, mentoring, supervision and support
- Vacation time
- Regular opportunities to deepen spirituality, including spiritual direction
- Eligibility for loan forbearance and an AmeriCorps Education Award
- Opportunity for post-service employment and possible sign-on bonus
- Post-service education assistance
Read what our volunteers have to say about their experience.
Read our recent newsletters.
What type of placements are available?
View the program calendar.