We hope this page will be a resource for all those who have finished their term of volunteer service. During this time of transition, you may have many questions about where to live and what to do, as well as how to explain your volunteer experience to others. Below you will find a variety of services to support you and enable you to network and take part in the community of “former” volunteers of Catholic-based programs.
- Network of Former Volunteers: The Network is a listserv of former volunteers all over the U.S. and the world. Former volunteers can use the listserv to find others who have served in the same area, program, or field of interest; to find and share advice or leads about housing, jobs, or graduate study; to promote social justice interests; and to schedule gatherings of former volunteers in their area. There are also several regional listservs for which you can sign up.
- The Job Bank aids former volunteers from full-time, Catholic-based volunteer programs in the search for meaningful and fulfilling work. You can sign up for the Job Bank, emailed weekly, and also review articles, links, and strategies for career discernment and job searching.
- Staying Connected is a publication for the continued personal and spiritual formation of former volunteers.
- The “What’s Next?” Notebook. This annual publicationaddresses issues encountered in the post-service stage of volunteering, and will be helpful to volunteers as they approach the end of their term of service.
- Resources for Former Volunteers: Visit our Resource Center, a collection of information, ideas, articles, links, and publications related to volunteering and post-volunteer life.
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