We are here to inspire, equip, and unify disciples of Jesus Christ to boldly live witness to the Gospel.

The mission of Catholic Charities Oregon is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians. 

Their center for volunteerism provides meaningful opportunities for people to engage with Catholic Charities of Oregon and their communities. By giving their time and energy in service to others, volunteers help make our mission possible.

 

The Augustinian Volunteers are recent college graduates who feel called to spend a year in service to others while living in an intentional community. Volunteers serve with local community partners in social service, campus ministry, and education placements.

By engaging in a way of life inspired by the Augustinian Friars, volunteers experience personal and spiritual development as they build relationships with fellow volunteers and those they serve.

The Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps (Cap Corps) offers men and women the opportunity to work in direct service with the poor while living a simple lifestyle in community with other volunteers.

Jesuit Volunteers serve full-time with local organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest while living in community with other program members. Step into an unforgettable year of exploration, reflection, and friendship. 

NET Ministries challenges young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church through Catholic youth retreats, parish and school discipleship, and youth ministry resources.

FOCUS missionaries are young adults whose lives have been transformed through an encounter with Jesus Christ. Together, we are answering the Church’s call for a New Evangelization: the call to re-propose the gospel of Jesus Christ to our generation in a way that is relevant to everyday life.

Earn a Master of Arts in Theology at the University of Notre Dame while serving in a parish or school in one of the Echo partner dioceses located throughout the United States. 

Echo students benefit from a robust formation program that integrates their work, study, and life of faith to serve the Church and explore a career in ministry, all while growing as a disciple and leader in catechesis and evangelization.

• Study theology for two summers on campus at Notre Dame
• Work full-time during the academic year in a Catholic parish or school while taking courses online
• Engage in intellectual, human, and spiritual formation in community
• Receive a competitive stipend, housing, and health insurance benefits (basic medical, no vision or dental)