Resources for Alumni

Keeping the volunteer spirit alive in post-CAP life can be a challenge. Whether you are in transition from volunteer life, looking to volunteer again or just hoping to create a sense of community and simple living in your current vocation, we hope you find these resources helpful. If we can ever be of any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at volunteer@chrisapp.org.

Transition:
Pallotti Center “What’s Next?” Notebook: Addresses challenges related to the post-service stage of volunteering, and encourages former volunteers to process and reflect upon their service experience.

“Dealing with Transitions and Self-Care” webinar: Sponsored by Catholic Volunteer Network, this webinar covers different ways to deal with transition and sustain a spirit of service and self-care, even after your term of service is completed.

From Mission to Mission: A Resource for Mission and Transition. Offers retreats and publications.

Leaders in Transition Certificate Program: The goal of this week-long certificate program at the University of Notre Dame is to offer tools and resources to help leaders transition from volunteering to employment. The certificate program is open to anyone who has completed a year or more of full-time volunteer service.

“Getting a grip on you student loans” webinar: sponsored by Catholic Volunteer Network

Ask Heather Jarvis: A student loan expert.

Comprehensive:
Pallotti Center Resource Center for Former volunteers: links to local resources, simple living tips, job sites and more.

Connecting with CAP alumni and other former volunteers:
CAP’s Facebook page
CAP listservs
Pallotti Center Network of Former Volunteers

Fellowship/Graduate programs recommended by former volunteers:
Marquette University’s Trinity Fellows Program: Dedicated to developing urban leaders with a commitment to social and economic justice. Must have completed a long-term service program to be eligible, but you do not need to be a recent alum of a long-term program.

University of Notre Dame’s Master of Nonprofit Administration: A nonprofit management degree from a business perspective.

Aquinas Institute of Theology: Application fee waived for former long-term volunteers.

Boston College School of Theology and Ministry: Combine a degree in ministry with social work, counseling psychology, business or nursing.

Catholic Theological Union: Located in Chicago.

Regis University Master of Nonprofit Management: Can be completed entirely online or on campus in Denver.

Earn your Master’s while teaching:
Catholic Consortium for Catholic Education: 15 universities that offer a free Master’s degrees in exchange for a commitment to teach two years in Catholic schools.

Mississippi Teacher Corps: Teach in the Mississippi Delta while receiving full pay and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mississippi.

Stewardship/Simple Living:
Intentional Communities Directory
Center for a New American Dream

Volunteering again:

Domestic/international

Idealist (Action Without Borders)
Catholic Volunteer Network
Pallotti Center
AmeriCorps
Christian Volunteering
Volunteers for Peace

In your community

VolunteerMatch
Volunteer Solutions