Cap Corps provides the following to volunteers:

  • Room and Board
  • Health Insurance and out-of-pocket health care costs
  • $100 monthly stipend
  • Transportation costs related to work assignment
  • Retreats and Spiritual Direction
  • AmeriCorps Education Award ($4725 for student loans or tuition)
  • Forbearance available for most student loans during year of service
  • Job training and experience
  • Connection to network of Capuchin Franciscans and their partners in ministry

The year of service begins with an orientation and closes with a de-briefing (re-entry) seminar. Twice a year, retreat days allow participants the chance to reflect collectively on the impact of this experience on their lives and faith. Living in intentional community, volunteers have the opportunity to engage in reflection about their experiences on a weekly basis.

The Cap Corps Program provides volunteers with room and board, medical insurance, transportation, and a monthly allowance for personal expenses.  Most domestic placements qualify volunteers for the Americorps Education Award (up to $4725 toward student loans or future tuition costs). 

The opportunity to explore spirituality both in community life and through retreats offered during the volunteer year is an important component to the Cap Corps experience. 

Ministry opportunities available in urban education, social services, community development, environmental justice, health care, legal services, Latino ministry, pastoral and youth ministry.  This experience can be a valuable way to get job experience or explore a potential career path. 

Cap Corps volunteers are connected to a network of Capuchin Franciscans and their partners in ministry who are attending to basic human needs and promoting justice throughout the Midwest and Central America. 


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