Salesian Volunteers

  • Program Overview

The Salesian Missionary Volunteer (SMV) Program began in the 1990s under Fr. Roger Luna, encouraging young people to serve in the Province and in Tijuana, Mexico. In 2007, JC Montenegro proposed formalizing the program, leading to the approval of the Volunteer Manual in 2009. Since then, about 57 volunteers have been placed globally, with a focus on transformative service and personal growth.

Collaborating with the Salesian Lay Missionaries in New Rochelle, the SMV Program fosters compassion, solidarity, and cultural immersion, impacting both volunteers and communities. Volunteers describe the experience as life-changing, embodying Salesian values of service and global fraternity.

  • Placement Information

Offers in-province placements

Yes

Volunteers sent outside province

Yes

Placements to volunteers from outside own province

Yes
  • Requirements

Minimum Commitment

9 months
  • Program Information

Program Name

Salesian Volunteers

Province

SUO

Location

Bellflower, USA

Contact Person

JC Montenegro

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