Our volunteers come from all over the world. They are accomplished people with a desire to dedicate a year of their lives, working to alleviate suffering amongst the poor, disabled, homeless, asylum seekers etc..
The Vincentian Volunteers were formed in 1992, in Langbank, Scotland, by the Daughters of Charity. Since then more than two hundred young men and women have given their time to vulnerable people in Glasgow, Hull, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Newcastle. There are a variety of different services, and always the challenge is to find those most in need.
Since 2000 The Vincentian Volunteers have been part of the Vincentian Millennium Partnership, an umbrella organisation set up to foster networking and collaboration among those organisations in Great Britain that are influenced by the ethos of St Vincent de Paul.
Volunteer With Us
Are you aged between 18-35? Spend a year making a real difference in the community Living out Gospel values in a faith-filled community as a Vincentian Volunteer - Serving the needy in society and living out your faith practically.
Affiliation: The Vincentian Family, following in the rich tradition that flows from the lives and works of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac.
Goal of Program: The Vincentian Volunteer program aims to create opportunities and provide inspiration for young people to serve those in need, to live together in a small Christian community, and deepen their Christian faith.
Type of Placement: Working in homeless centers, center for asylum seekers and refugees, SVP shops, schools for children with visual impairment, residential home for the elderly and the center for those recently visually impaired. Working in parishes in deprived areas.
Service Area: Manchester and Liverpool, England Service Length: 10 months Requirements: Christians of any denomination aged between 18-35, no dependents, commitment to service and community living, open to living simply.
Financial Arrangement: Basic living and food allowance. Living Arrangements: Communal living with separate bedrooms. Program Size: Between 8 and 12 volunteers.
Training: Orientation week and formation weekends with final week retreat
