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It offers you a CHALLENGE TO....

 Give one year

 Work with People on the edge of society

 Live simply with other volunteers

 Share the spirit and vision of St.Vincent de Paul

 It will DEMAND....

 Patience

 Commitment

 Flexibility

 Compassion

 Maturity

 Belief in Human Dignity

But you will GAIN....

 Insight into issues of injustice, discrimination and poverty

 Opportunity to learn new skills and gain work experience with:

- Homeless people
- People with learning difficulties
- The elderly
- People who are deaf
- Blind children and adults
- People in prison

 But you will RECEIVE....

 On-going support in personal and spiritual development

 A co-ordinator for your small group

 Reflection weekends

 On-site work support

 Community nights

 A basic allowance per week

 Travel and living expenses

"I have made so many friends"   - Doreen

"I was hungry and you fed me. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink."   - Jesus

"I have learnt that I can't change the world, but I can make my own contribution."   - Kerri

"I never thought I would learn to see the face of Jesus in everyone I meet."   - Carol