Volunteer

About Vincentian

At the core of who Vincentian is as an organization, and has been since its inception in 1924, is progressive humanitarianism; a fearless willingness to evolve to meet the needs of a diverse and changing society. This progressive humanitarianism maintains people at the center of everything, reflecting the ultimate mission of caring for people compassionately,

Why Volunteer

At Vincentian, volunteers bring warmth, connection, and purpose to the lives of the people we serve. Our volunteers offer companionship, support activities, welcome guests, lend a hand behind the scenes, share spiritual care, help at special events and more! Every volunteer makes a meaningful difference -- By giving even a few hours of your time, you can brighten someone’s day, strengthen your community, and join others who share a heart for service.

Opportunity Catalog

Our volunteer opportunity catalog provides structured activities and projects that are ready for you to join in and get involved. Accepting these opportunities empowers you to provide beneficial and uplifting service that will be greatly appreciated in our communities.

Visit Our Volunteer Portal

Vincentian’s Intergenerational Philosophy

Vincentian is a recognized industry leader in intergenerational practices and programs. Intergenerational work brings people of all ages together through evidence-based practices, benefiting everyone.

Whether it is welcoming college students to live alongside older adults within two Vincentian campuses, partnering with local universities for community-engaged learning, or facilitating interactions between children and older adults, Vincentian is dedicated to building connections.

Vincentian believes everyone has something to contribute and a need to connect with others, regardless of age.

Intergenerational programs intentionally unite the generations in ways that enrich participants’ lives and help address vital social and community issues while building on the positive resources that young and old have to offer each other and to their communities. These programs bring people of different generations together for ongoing, mutually beneficial, planned activities, designed to achieve specified program goals and promote greater understanding and respect between generations. Reciprocity, sustainability, intentionality, training, support, and viewing younger and older people as assets are hallmarks of successful programs.

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Community Volunteer Goals

The Vincentian volunteer program aims to promote holistic wellness for those who live or spend time in our communities. This holistic approach seeks to address all eight dimensions of wellness.

Emotional
Vocational
Intellectual
Environmental
Financial
Social
Physical
Spiritual

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Get in Touch

Do you have questions about volunteering or an idea for a unique volunteer opportunity? We have coordinators at each of our Vincentian communities who can assist with all volunteer related questions and initiatives.

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