Requirements

Volunteers are asked to be:

• Available to work at Annunciation House for the minimum commitment period of one year or the entire summer internship. They must be free of any other commitments, responsibilities or obligations.

• At least 20 years of age, in good physical health and able to live simply, accepting working in some very hot and some very cold weather.

• Single or married with no dependents.

• Spanish language skills are not required, but helpful. Non-Spanish speakers must come with a willingness to learn the language.

• Must have the maturity to live and work with adults and persons from other cultures.

• Able to provide or arrange for their own transportation to and from the house at the beginning and end of service period or summer internship.

• Willing and able to commit oneself to the lifestyle, rules, and structures of the house, open to serving in the simplest of ways.

• Willing to fill out, comply with, and return the application used by the house.

• Able to start service on one of the five arrival dates: May 25th, August 1st, November 1st, and February 1st.

Volunteers will be provided with:

• Full room and board.

• A travel stipend for those who complete a full year of service.

• Health insurance (year long volunteers only).

The application process requires:

• Filling out the application forms.

• Submitting an essay or letter stating your reasons for wanting to come to the house.

• Providing a recent photograph.

• Having a physical exam or obtaining a copy of an exam from within the last year.

• Obtaining four reference letters.

Notification of acceptance will be made as soon as possible.

• Volunteers need to bring an original birth certificate or passport along when they come to the house.

• Contact the Volunteer Coordinator our via our email form… or

Send all paper work to :

Annunciation House,

c/o Volunteer Coordinator,

815 Myrtle Ave,

El Paso, TX 79901-2620