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IVC New England

Dave Hinchen
Regional Director
31 Fairview Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-571-3838

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Program Details

New England Ignatian Volunteers are mature men and women seeking to share their time and talents in service to their community, and open to participation in a year-long spiritual development program, including prayer and reflection in the Jesuit tradition. Ignatian Volunteers generally commit to two days per week of service in a parish, school or non-profit organization working directly with people experiencing poverty or marginalization or in the pursuit of social justice. The service commitment takes place over a ten-month period.

During the period of service, the volunteer engages in spiritual reflection and journaling with the assistance of a “reflector” whom he or she meets monthly. All volunteers take part in two days of reflection, one overnight retreat, and monthly meetings of the entire group of volunteers. Volunteers share their reflection and service experiences in these gatherings and together probe their deeper meaning.

If you would like more information on the Ignatian Volunteer Corps or would like to pursue membership as a volunteer, please click “email Dave ” in the gold bar area, to the right of the screen, to send New England Regional Director Dave Hinchen a message, or call Dave at (617) 571-3838.