332 Riverbend Rd
Louisa, KY 41230
606-638-0219
An outreach ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Lexington
What Every Pastor and Youth Minister Wants to Know About Volunteering:
Spiritual Growth
Daily mass attendance is required; reconciliation is available, Eucharistic Adoration, evening reflections are usually led by volunteer groups and can be supplemented by the Mission Center and evangelization by working side by side with area residents when possible, daily prayer before and after projects
Costs breakdown
Mission Cost: $75 per person
Food: volunteers are responsible for all food costs, attaining their food and food preparation
Transportation: volunteers are responsible for all their own vehicles, gas maintenance during their mission trip.
Safety
Within the Volunteer Contract, Photo Release, Hold Harmless Agreement various safety issues are addressed such as drug and alcohol usage, a code of chaste sexual behavior, firearms and other safety concerns
Age requirement
All youth must be entering 9th grade or older.
Insurance
The Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky is insured by Catholic Mutual. The coverage is written at a diocesan level and extends to the parishes and locations in the diocese, such as the Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center. Included in this coverage is liability. Volunteers are included as a “Protected Person (s)” while acting within the scope of their duties for the church.
Paperwork
All paperwork needs to be submitted timely to insure your scheduled date is not cancelled. Spring break trips need to have their signup sheet and skills inventory submitted prior to their winter break.
Food
The volunteers are responsible for all food and preparation. There are a Wal-Mart and Food City grocery stores. The kitchens are residential styled kitchens with all essential utensils, and 2 refrigerators at each location
Housing
Bedroom style sleeping arrangements separated for men and women, separate bathrooms and showers, shared dining area and common areas. You need to bring sheets (twin size) or a sleeping bag and your own towels.
Child protection
All adults including volunteers and mission center staff (18 & over) must complete a Virtus Training (child protection program) & have a criminal background clearance completed no later than 1 month in advance.
Dress Code
Required dress code for worksites are long pants, t-shirt (or the like), and closed toe shoes. Overall dress code is one of modesty. We ask no short shorts, tank or muscle shirts, strapped or strapless tops, or any clothing revealing undergarments. Bathing suits are appropriate for swimming.
Updated 9/14