Volunteers

Volunteers sell Dwelling Place wares at a local Farmer's Market

Volunteers are needed with skills in retreat work, building and ground maintenances, food service, library, and computer and secretarial work.

Local volunteers contribute a morning, a day, or a weekend as time permits. Individuals from other areas of the country often travel to The Dwelling Place to live and work with the staff and other volunteers for long-term or short-term periods.

Long-term service...
covers a three month to one year interval and can be renewed. Long-term service can begin any time during the year, though most openings are available in August or September.

Short-term service...
covers one to two month periods; opportunities are available primarily during the summer.

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Details

Friends provide music at our Mardi Gras Drawdown

Formation-
Volunteers are encouraged to continue their spiritual growth while serving others. Volunteers come together with The Dwelling Place Community for weekend gatherings throughout the year to foster continued spiritual growth.

Finances-
Resident volunteers are provided with housing, food, and a small stipend for personal expenses. Health insurance is offered if the time of service is at least one year. Individuals are expected to cover the cost of travel to The Dwelling Place.

Qualifications-
Married couples and single men and women, twenty-one years of age and older are eligible. Applicants should have a desire to foster the reign of God by serving in this multicultural area of Mississippi.

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Three to four months are typically required to process resident volunteer requests:

individuals submit an application;
references are verified;
a medical evaluation is required;
applicants complete an interview with the staff.

Applications

Application forms and additional information about volunteer service at The Dwelling Place can be requested either on-line, by regular mail, or by phone.

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