Volunteer with MWIA

Volunteering with MWIA provides an opportunity to gain a rich insight into the work of Loreto Sisters in Australia and abroad.

"I wanted to be exposed to a different world to my own"
Kate Harwood, MWIA volunteer

The MWIA Volunteer Program is aimed at Loreto students, past-pupils, staff, parents and friends of the wider Loreto network wishing to become more involved with Loreto works for justice and development in Australia and overseas.

Both long and short-term placements are fully self-funded and involve working with a specific project in a Loreto program in Australia or overseas. Placements vary depending on the need of each ministry or program. 

Why volunteer with MWIA? 

• Gain a greater understanding of the work of Loreto Sisters locally and overseas
• Stand in solidarity with the most marginalised people and learn from them
• Use your skills and abilities to provide technical assistance in Loreto works for justice and development.  Skills currently required.
• Have a valuable cross-cultural experience. 

What qualities can I offer as an MWIA volunteer?

• Motivation
• Openness to cross-cultural experience
• Willingness to learn from others
• Cultural sensitivity
• Realistic self-assessment: strengths, limitations
• Ability to reflect on self, others and situation
• Demonstrated experience of conflict resolution or problem solving
• Capacity for teamwork

Where can I volunteer?

MWIA supports Loreto ministries and programs in Australia, Timor Leste, India, Kenya, and Zambia. Volunteer placement depends on the need of the project partners.

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