Ellen Jewett serves as a Dominican Volunteer at Immaculate Conception Academy Cristo Rey High School in San Francisco California.In this letter to herself that she wrote Dominican Volunteers USA’s Midyear retreat, Ellen reflects on her Dominican Volun…
Our latest blog post comes from Jannel Mariano. Jannel serves at Catholic Charities Atlanta. Thank you for your service, Jannel. Jannel Mariano ( far left) and her community in AtlantaIf you’re anything like me, you’re no Paris Geller (a char…
Our latest blog post comes from Emili Dubar. Emili serves as Visitation Catholic High School in Chicago. Thank you for your service Emili. Emili Dubar &nbs…
Our most recent blog post comes from Dominican Volunteer Katherine Maloney, who serves with the Dominican Leadership Conference at the United Nations. Thank you for your service, Katherine. “Bloom where you’re planted” is a phrase that no teenager with…
In our most recent blog post, 2012-13 Dominican Volunteer Megan Rupp reflects on the importance of community. Megan currently serves on the DVUSA Board and as program director for the Franciscan Outreach Association.My name is Megan Rupp. I was a Dom…
In our latest blog post, Dominican Volunteer Kathleen McKenzie tells us of an unexpected and profound experience she had in her ministry with teenagers. Serving with Dominican Volunteers USA gives us the opportunity to learn more about others a…
In our most recent blog post, volunteer Kayla Grodzicki gives us a glimpse of her daily life as a DV. Kayla serves as a domestic violence counselor at Sarah’s Inn, a domestic violence shelter in Chicago. This blog post is from her personal blog which …
In our most recent blog post, Dominican Volunteer Brigid Mathiesen reflects on her new adventure as a Dominican Volunteer and as a teacher at St. James Elementary School in San Francisco. Thank you for your service Brigid! “There is more than mere…
This past week , the 2015-16 Dominican Volunteers completed their ministry. As they prepare for closing retreat in California this week, some volunteers and staff members share their favorite memories of the year and their upcoming plans in the months…
Dominican Volunteer Mary Clare Mazzocchi served at Immaculate Conception Academy Cristo Rey High School in California.”After my year of service at ICA Cristo Rey in San Francisco, CA, I was fortunate to stay for a second year as a coordinator in…
