Background
Being the Society an international congregation, through an international volunteer programme, it can respond to the will of young people to know a new culture and to travel abroad. The formation of volunteers can be of help and fulfil our mission in provinces where the number of RSCJ is small.
Objective:
To encourage commitment to justice, peace and integration of creation among young people and create an attitude of openness to being among others.
Activities
Preparation for departure
The volunteer formation program includes a total of 7 meetings between departure. After the 3rd meeting the volunteer takes the decision whether to go on with the programme, if so they present the application form. Meeting topics include: openness to others (St Madeleine Sophie Barat, personal discernment), interculturality (tolerance, cultural aspects, reality of the poor), education mission of the Society, JPIC (study the project in which the volunteers are involves).
(see full programme in the support documents)
During volunteer experience
- Live in community with RSCJs.
- Participation in a project where the target group are marginalised persons.
Results
Young people come back from their volunteer experience
- It has transformed their life and strengthen their personality.
- They are familiar with the Societys charism, spirituality, and mission.
- They have strengthened their commitment to JPIC.
The volunteers share their experience with others:
- volunteer will participle in the formation process next group (depending on the possibilities).
- collaborate in writing an article for the web.
People being served
People being served : Agents of transformation (Educators)
Age group : Adults 26-60, Young people 18-25
Number of participants : mai-50
Schedule
Project status : Ongoing
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Overview
Society presence : Poland
Focus of the project : People
JPIC Imperative : Transforming and Being Transformed
UN Sustainable Development Goals : 17 Partnerships for the Goals
