HisChildForever Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Right now I work 6 days a week (at two separate locations), about 40 hours a week, so I don't have the time to volunteer. I'm interested in volunteering at a pregnancy resource center this summer though. I'm curious if one can make a decent career out of this. I don't have experience in counseling pregnant women in crisis but with volunteer experience under my belt (and with two degrees) I wonder if I could find a paid position. Is this doable at all? I know a lot of the work involved in volunteer, but there has to be a business here, what with counseling, community outreach, and education involved in the mission statement. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I know nothing, but I think To Jesus Through Mary would be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I've been not killing people all my life. It doesn't pay well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starets Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Check on the Catholic Volunteer Network website. There might be something available for you given your credentials. Some organizations do offer short term volunteer positions. There is also LAMP in Bronx, NY. Some organizations offer room and board, maybe a stipend, maybe health insurance, maybe even student loan deferrals. Here is a page on their website that allows you to search for programs that would fit your criteria: https://www.catholicvolunteernetwork.org/search-program I wish you well in your search, HCF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kateri89 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I don't know. There is a pregnancy resource center near me that I just started volunteering at that has nurses staffed there and I wondered if I could get a nursing job there as well but I can't imagine that they make much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Right now I work 6 days a week (at two separate locations), about 40 hours a week, so I don't have the time to volunteer. I'm interested in volunteering at a pregnancy resource center this summer though. I'm curious if one can make a decent career out of this. I don't have experience in counseling pregnant women in crisis but with volunteer experience under my belt (and with two degrees) I wonder if I could find a paid position. Is this doable at all? I know a lot of the work involved in volunteer, but there has to be a business here, what with counseling, community outreach, and education involved in the mission statement. Thoughts? In our diocese, there are two Catholic houses for single pregnant women. If you were able to find something like this in your diocese to work at, you could definitely make it a paid position. They often need social workers and other helpers to guide and counsel the women. The women who live there are usually in a position where they cannot adequately care for themselves or they are in danger of abortion. My cousin is living at one right now. She was adopted and has psychological problems. They have been VERY helpful in getting her back on the right track. I would think there is a need for this everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Perhaps Rachel's Vineyard??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thanks for the feedback everyone. :) Since I'll be looking for a full-time come late May I'm gathering ideas right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
let_go_let_God Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I will suggest that if you are losing a position in May that you start looking now. God bless- LGLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 I will suggest that if you are losing a position in May that you start looking now. God bless- LGLG My internship is ending but I still have a job in my field. It's just part-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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