Are You a Woman Who
• Is looking for a meaningful work
experience that enriches others?
• Is between jobs and not certain what the
future holds?
• Is pursuing your education but in need of a
break from the books in order to re-focus
and re-direct your education?
• Is finished with school (for now) but not
professionally committed?
• Would like some time and a place to do
some serious reflection on your life?
• Is a professional who would like to share
your talents and experiences in a monastic
setting?
• Would welcome some in a monastic setting
in order to deepen your spirituality?
• Is at a crossroad in life and would like
some time for discernment?
• Desires to experience the rhythm of life in
a monastic community?
• Has thought about religious life and would
like to live with our Community for a period
of time? If so, maybe we can help you
Our Community welcomes women who would like to enrich their lives by living and working with us as volunteers. The Purpose of our Volunteer Program is to
Provide single women with the opportunity to enhance their lives by sharing in the life, prayer and ministries of our Monastery. Ministry Opportunities
Work/ministry assignments are based on the volunteer’s experience, interests, talents, and the needs of the Monastery. A variety of opportunities are available in areas such as: office work, computer work, reception desk, liturgical ministries, various household tasks, gardening, nursing care, cooking, baking, and more. A Volunteer
• Is someone who wants to serve others and
enjoys the mutual enrichment of a religious
monastic community,
• Is 21 years of age or older (or at least a
junior in college) without dependents,
• Has a desire to experience Benedictine
monastic life,
• Is in good physical health,
• Will be responsible for personal expenses
(room and board are provided),
Will provide for own financial, medical and
personal needs,
• Has a willingness to commit to a specific period of time (1-12 months)
Commitments are renewed annually.
• Will work around 30 hours a week (4-6
hours/day), and
• Will provide the information requested on
the application. Volunteer Benefits
• Participation in daily Eucharist and Liturgy
of the Hours.
• Opportunities for spiritual growth (e.g.,
days of prayer and recollection, spiritual
direction if desired, and time for personal
prayer).
• Opportunities to attend music, theatre,
sporting events, and lectures at the
Monastery and at Mount Marty College.
• Private rooms in an area reserved for
Resident Volunteers.
• Share meals with the Sisters in the
Monastery refectory (dining room).
• Enjoy interaction and leisure activities with
the other Volunteers and the Sisters.
• Experience nature. We have great
outdoors to explore.
