WORCESTER, MA
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At this site, the volunteers live at the Assumption Center alongside our CANA community (young adult Catholic professionals) and serve the population of the Main South neighborhood and beyond. Worcester is a diverse tapestry of cultures and languages from around the world. Volunteers work closely with the Religious of the Assumption Sisters or other community-based organizations, serving those on the margins in a variety of projects.
As part of a "whole community" ministry, AMAs are present to many age ranges: children, youth, and adults. AMA's "design" their service year by choosing where their desire to serve calls them through - a nationally recognized afterschool program for girls, food security, free medical clinic, youth ministry, mentoring, and parish ministry.
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Also, they may get involved in environmental programs, family health services, and immigration/youth law services.
The Assumption Center is also the home of the "Semillas de Vida"/ "Seeds of Life" garden, which allows the gardeners from the community to live a more environmentally conscious way of life. The Center opens its doors to the community through events and opportunities such as the Spiritual Library, Knitting Circle, and occasional Lecture Series.
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Volunteer at St. Peter's food pantry on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Free medical clinic on Thursdays. Like working with children? Help out in the PreK classroom or afterschool clubbing program.