VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ESTIMADO VOLUNTARIO!

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: AUGUST 22-29, 2026

We are seeking volunteers for our next St. Francis Builds trip, to a historic and remote town in the Dominican Republic, August 22-29, 2026.

We will work with the local Dominican and Haitian communities to build a new sanctuary for the St. Francis Shrine in advance of the 800th anniversary jubilee.  You do not need to have formal skills, but we will train you in light masonry skills, carpentry work, and painting.  The local church hosts many volunteer groups comfortably in the parish’s facilities.

Approximately 10 volunteer slots remain open, and scholarships are available.  Please inquire with the trip leader Vince Ventimiglia at [email protected] or cell 202-495-8657!  We look forward to providing you more details about the trip.
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Viaje a República Dominicana

Estimado voluntario:

Estamos buscando voluntarios para nuestro próximo viaje de St. Francis Builds a un pueblo histórico y remoto de República Dominicana, del 22-29 Agosto, 2026.

Ayudaremos a la comunidad Dominica y Haitiana a renovar el sanctuario a San Francisco para el ano jubilar. No es necesario que tenga habilidades de construcción, pero lo capacitaremos en albañilería ligera, carpintería y pintura. La comunidad local alberga a muchos grupos de voluntarios cómodamente en las instalaciones de la parroquia.

Quedan aproximadamente 10 puestos disponibles para voluntarios y hay becas disponibles. ¡Consulte con el líder de voluntarias, Vince Ventimiglia, [email protected], celular 202-495-8657.  Esperamos poder brindarle más detalles sobre el viaje.

In 2023, Fr Mike and other Franciscan Friars joined members of Franciscan parishes to work side by side with students and parents from the local community to build two schools in Mexico. In the second build, a technical high School, Levo International joined us to build and introduce hydroponics into their curriculum.  Here is a video of that experience of a multicultural, multigenerational Church in mission.