Dominican Volunteers USA
Dominican Volunteers USA searches for new frontiers for the faith by inviting men and women to walk with us in mission as volunteers. Through our program, lay men and women to volunteer for a 10-12 month in mission while living in intentional Dominican community. Together, we respond to the needs of our sisters and brothers, especially those who are poor and marginalized. We live out the Dominican mission of proclaiming the gospel through our ministry, common life, prayer and study within a diverse, intergenerational community.
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Hey Dominican Family - we are rolling out our new Call to Allyship Study Series TODAY!
The first topic we will study and engage in together in October will be Systemic Violence, which will lay the foundation as we move through the Series.
If you signed up to participate via our Google questionnaire then you have already received an email with all instructions and details!
Calling all alumni - if you'd like to join the DVs in studying this month please sign up using the link below, no later than this afternoon, and we'll provide all materials!
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Happy studying!
Our 2021-2022 Dominican Volunteer application is now open!
Priority deadline is March 1st but applications are accepted on a rolling basis until May 31st!
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Are you dedicated to liberation work? Want to foster intentional communities and relationships? Join our mission now!
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DVs are offered loan deferment, housing stability, health insurance, and a massive network in the Dominican Family!
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Visit us at dvusa.org/apply or email Stephanie Zavala, Pogram Director at szavala@dvusa.org. Link in bio!
Today kicks off the Virtual Tour of Nuns on the Bus, which many of our sisters are a part of!
"In September and October 2020, NETWORK is “hitting the road” – virtually. This year’s Nuns on the Bus tour will raise the most pressing issues in our nation, elevate the lived experiences of those facing the greatest challenges, and prepare participants to vote for the common good on Election Day. During the tour, events will include Rallies, Town Halls for Spirit-Filled Voters, Site Visits, and Dialogue Across Geographic Divides. We look forward to seeing you there!"
Follow this link for a full calendar of events! networklobby.org/bus2020/virtualevents/Nuns on the Bus 2020. The Virtual Tour.
Join us: www.nunsonthebus.org
From our Blog
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Valentine's Day Tree
by DVUSADirector on March 12, 2019 at 7:20 pm
“Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in thataction.” Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)The month of February is often known as the month of love, having Valentine’s Day at the heartof the month; but, there is so much more to love than what Valentine’s Day holds. Valentine’sDay focuses on romantic love, only one small part of what love can […]
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The Sisters I Never Knew I Wanted
by Unknown on February 8, 2019 at 6:38 pm
Dominican Volunteer Sean Puzzo ministers at the St. Francis CenterPicture this: ten years from now a group of friends is getting back together for a reunion. Theybegin to share stories of what they did right after college. Some talk about the first “grown-up”jobs while others talk about moving back in with their parents, and still others talk aboutchanging careers or different paths their […]
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Happy 2019 from Dominican Volunteers USA!
by Unknown on January 18, 2019 at 4:42 pm
In our latest blog post,our volunteers and staff share some of their goals and resolutions for the coming year.Our 2018-19 Dominican Volunteers1. “ I hope to take more time to pause, reflect, and breath: to establish peace of mind. And to reflect on this incredible thing we call life." Jake Moran, 2018-19 Dominican Volunteer, Chicago Illinois. 2. “My New Year’s Resolution is to make more […]
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"A family I'm proud to be a part of"
by Unknown on December 20, 2018 at 3:58 pm
In our latest blog post, Dominican Volunteer Lacey Green shares how her year as a DV has influenced who she is and who she strives to become. Lacey serves at the Darst Center, an educational center with a focus on social justice issues in Chicago Illinois. I’m not Catholic. I have been learning about Catholic traditions over the past six months. A very large part our personal identity is a […]
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"The Holy Spirit is palpably present"
by Unknown on December 7, 2018 at 9:08 pm
In our most recent blog post, 2014- 15 Dominican Volunteer Juan Miguel Alvarez reflects on his recent trip to the Vatican to witness the canonization of Archbishop Oscar Romero. Juan Miguel also tells of his spiritual encounter with Pope Francis and how both men continue to shape his faith journey.1. What was it like to be at the Vatican for the […]