Program Specifics

Mission
The St. Joseph Worker Program empowers women committed to social change to respond to the needs of the times.

Vision

The St. Joseph Worker Program fosters the self-empowerment of women through the values of the leadership, spirituality, social justice, intentional community and living simply, to allow them in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph, to serve where the need is greatest.

Women ages 21-30 are welcome to become St. Joseph Workers. Every volunteer is matched with a placement, where they spend a thirty-six hour work week. One night a week is designated for Sharing of the Heart, in which each household spends an evening with spirituality,  listening and learning from one another. In addition, the program includes weekly community nights, multiple retreats, social justice opportunities, and other development activities to make the year a truly transformative experience.

Each St. Joseph Worker receives:                                                      

• Room

• Board                                                                                   

• Health Insurance, including some healthcare costs

• Transportation to and from placement site

• Living allowance

• Monthly Programs

• Spiritual Mentor

Additional benefits may include:

• Graduate or undergraduate course credits through St. Catherine University (does not apply to Graduate classes in the College of Social Work)

• College loan deferment or forbearance

• AmeriCorps Membership and Potential AmeriCorps  Educational Awards (part-time) when available

• Professional Networking and Mentor possibilities

The program is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and runs from August to June.

Workers will live in intentional community with other St. Joseph Workers in the house that is closest to their work placement. Our Rita Steinhagen House is located in the Midway Neighborhood in St. Paul and our St. Joseph House is in the Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis.

Thank you to everyone who was part of our 10 year Celebration. Here's to the next 10 years!

The St. Joseph Worker Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, ability, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

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