Catholic Volunteer Network

Catholic Volunteer Network

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Where faith and service meet. OUR VISION
Through service rooted in faith, all will know the opportunity to impact the world and be transformed.

Since 1963, Catholic Volunteer Network has sought to bring together people who have a heart for service. Today, our community consists of volunteer program staff; volunteers and missioners (prospective, current, and former!); colleges and universities; dioceses and parishes; religious communities; lay groups; partner organizations; individuals who are champions for service; and a dedicated staff a

06/11/2026

Are you thinking about doing a year of service?

Take a step of faith, search service opportunities on our website!

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Volunteer, faith-based service, search opportunities, serve

Photos from Catholic Volunteer Network's post 06/08/2026

We see this goodness spread through the volunteers who choose to dedicate to a time of service, community, and personal formation. We see it in the ministries that accompany volunteers, in the relationships built across differences, and in the commitment to human dignity and the common good.

When people choose to walk alongside one another, goodness does more than endure, it grows.


Photos from Catholic Volunteer Network's post 06/05/2026

CVN attended the denominational gathering where conversations centered on connection, collaboration, and a shared commitment to forming young people in faith took place.

We are grateful for these opportunities!

Drop us a comment if you were at the gathering 👇

Photos from Catholic Volunteer Network's post 05/24/2026

At Pentecost, people from every nation heard the Good News in their own language.

The Holy Spirit did not erase difference, it was honored.

As we celebrate Pentecost, may we continue building communities rooted in dignity, listening, solidarity, and justice for all.

🔥 Come Holy Spirit!

05/23/2026

CVN’s Member Spotlight Presents:

Mission Doctors Association empowers Catholic doctors to respond to the call to serve internationally in communities with limited access to healthcare. Through their work, healing becomes an act of solidarity, hope, and faith.

We’re grateful for their membership with us!

If your organization is ready to join our network, send us a message!

Photos from Catholic Volunteer Network's post 05/20/2026

Finding the right service opportunity has never been easier. Use CVN’s search tool to browse, filter, and connect with programs.

https://catholicvolunteernetwork.org/find-programs/

Will you take a step of courage?

Service Shapes Futures, say yes to faith-based service and volunteer today.

05/18/2026

Catholic Volunteer Network invites our members to our May All Member Meeting on May 19th at 11:00 am CST.

This month’s theme, “Getting to Belonging: Embracing Dignity in the DEI Journey,” will be guided by special guests Michael Rios-Keating, Director of Culture and Belonging at Catholic Charities USA MN ( ) and Ryan Lents (), Membership Organizer and Formator for Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL . These conversations are at the heart of what CVN membership is about. Strengthening the field of faith-inspired service together.

If your organization is not yet a member, we invite you to find out more information on our website!

Photos from Catholic Volunteer Network's post 05/16/2026

The way we see others changes when we remember their dignity.
The poor. The lonely. The migrant. The unborn. The forgotten.
Not problems to solve — people to love.

We want to hear from you, how does your work reflect the dignity of the people you serve?
Comment below👇

05/13/2026

Some moments meet us exactly where we are. In her reflection on the Rooted in Sacred Ground retreat, Celia Ceballos shares how stillness, place, and community helped her find her way back to herself. Her words are a gentle reminder that our stories, our histories, and the land we stand on all shape the sacred work we are called to do.

Read her full reflection here: https://catholicvolunteernetwork.org/we-are-never-walking-alone/

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