Amanda and Kristin bond during AMA orientation

 


Kelly surrounded by young friends at Amanecer in Bolivia

 

 

 

Natalie serving at mentoring program in Worcester, MA

 

 

 

Tim celebrating in community in Tanzania

 

 

Liz teaching ESL to adult immigrants

 

 

Andrea with middle school class in New Mexico

 

 

 

Scott taking some time to see the sites in Mexico City

 

 

 

Fellow volunteers provide support and friendship in Bolivia

 

 

 

Domestic AMA's relax with Sr. Costa and Sr. Nha Trang

 

 

 

Former AMA's stay connected at the annual concert in Philadelphia

 

 

 

AMA's reach new heights during AMA orientation

 

 

 

Silly things happen  on a Friday night in Chaparral!

 

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Requirements for Application:

  • Completed application form (see below for an easy email version).  Special attention is paid to the personal statement, prior volunteer experience and work experience
  • $15.00 application fee (make checks payable to Associate Missionaries of the Assumption)
  • Two references (one personal, one professional) to be sent under separate cover
  • Documentation of a physical exam done within the last year or completed medical form
  • Psychological evaluation, which consists of an interview with a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist who, in writing on their letterhead, can attest to your emotional ability to handle living in a foreign country/culture as a volunteer for a period of a year
  • Personal interview

  • All completed documentation should be sent to:
    Beth Fleming, Co-Director
    AMA
    16 Vineyard St.
    Worcester, MA   01603

    Phone 508. 767. 1356

    Fax  508.791.2936

First Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth: mm/dd/yyyy

Street Address 1:

Street Address 2:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Primary Phone:

Alternate Phone (Cell or Work):

Best Time to Call:

email:

Home Address:

** If different from above and please include street, city, state, and zip.

Religious Denomination:

Social Security Number:

Nationality:

Father's Name:

Mother's Name:

Siblings Name and Ages:

Home Parish Address:
**Include street, city, st, zip

Home Parish Phone:

Name, address and telephone number of next of kin in the U.S.A.:

What is your relationship with the next of kin listed above?

Commitment

For what length of time would you like to volunteer?

When will you be available?

Type of ministry you are looking for?

Where would you like to serve?

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

College/University attended:

Degree/Certification/Years completed:

Other Institutions of Learning/Programs Attended:

Area of Concentration or Professional Skills:

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Describe type of work, name and place of organization, length of time:

Other Volunteer Organizations to which you have applied:

Work Experience


Describe type of work you do, name and place of employer, length of time employed there:

From your work or volunteer experience, please indicate any skills you have gained:

Please list any additional practical skills:

Please list any artistic abilities:

Please list languages spoken and degree of fluency:

Personal StatemenT
Please type a personal statement about yourself. You might want to include information about your family, your educational background, professional training and experience, specifics about your lifestyle and the living situation you are looking for in your volunteer ministry, your reasons for wanting to give Christian service, your talents, strengths and limitations, etc.

 

By checking this box you are agreeing that all of the above are true statements.

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Additional Forms

A Parents View of a Missionary Child

As parents of faith, we work to pass on the faith to our children. Jesus says in Luke 8-8: "And some seeds fell on good ground, and when it grew, it produced fruit a hundredfold." Parents have the responsibility to sow the seeds of faith for our children. However, the parable really shows us that the place where the seed is planted has the most impact.

Our children have been graced by a church community of people, who are true servants. They are the fertile ground. I have witnessed this and give God credit for having them as nurturers.... In August of 2004,

Katie settled down to work as she adapted to her new surroundings in Bolivia.  She was working with girls in the women's shelter. The closeness that the women have with these girls leaves them open to hurt when a girl leaves for the streets, but it is that closeness that saves the many that stay. ...Truly, Katie is developing qualities because of the soil in which she was planted. 

When we left Bolivia after visiting Katie, we found it a hard yet fascinating country with people that are easy to love and that love our daughter. We felt more comfort in her being there and pride in the work she, and the others have committed themselves to. I know that we cannot earn salvation; that it is only by Jesus' mercy and grace. However, I believe that for some, upon entering heaven, there will be pearls for those that did the Lord's work.

I humbly pray the words of St. Patrick for all missionaries, that hey enjoy the experience and love that Katie felt in Bolivia:

May the Lord be above you to inspire you
Beneath you to support you
Behind you to protect you
In front of you to guide you
And always by your side as your companion

Dan O'Neill

Father of Katie O'Neill

AMA, 2004-2005