Residential Volunteer Program

SACRED HEART MONASTERY’S

RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR SINGLE WOMEN

The Purpose of our Volunteer Program is to
Provide single women with the opportunity to enhance their lives by sharing in the life, prayer and ministries of our Monastery.

Ministry Opportunities
Work/ministry assignments are based on the volunteer’s experience, interests, talents, and the needs of the Monastery.  A variety of opportunities are available in areas such as: office work, computer work, reception desk, liturgical ministries, various household tasks, gardening, nursing care, cooking, baking, and more.

Sacred Heart Monastery is situated on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River.  The monastery grounds feature a wealth of flower gardens, a small vineyard, an apple orchard, the monastery vegetable garden, contemplative walking paths, the monastery cemetery, virgin woods, along with spectacular views of the river. A biking/walking path connects the Monastery campus to the Lewis and Clark Resort and Recreation Area that features hiking/biking paths, camping grounds, fishing, swimming, sandy beaches and more. 

Come and explore our incredible setting as a Resident Volunteer!

Are You a Woman Who

·       Is looking for a meaningful work experience that enriches others?

·       Is between jobs and not certain what the future holds?

·       Is pursuing your education but in need of a break from the books in order to re-focus and re-direct your education?

·       Is finished with school (for now) but not professionally committed?

·       Would like some time and a place to do some serious reflection on your life?  

·       Is a professional who would like to share your talents and experiences in a monastic setting?

·       Would welcome some in a monastic setting in order to deepen your spirituality?

·       Is at a crossroad in life and would like some time for discernment?

·       Desires to experience the rhythm of life in a monastic community?

·       Has thought about religious life and would like to live with our Community for a period of time?

If so, maybe we can help you
Our Community welcomes women who would like to enrich their lives by living and working with us as volunteers.

A Volunteer

·        Is someone who wants to serve others and enjoys the mutual enrichment of a religious monastic community,

•  Is 21 years of age or older (or at least a junior in college) without dependents,
• Has a desire to experience Benedictine monastic life,
• Is in good physical health,
• Will be responsible for personal expenses (room and board are provided),
• Will provide for own financial, medical and personal needs,
• Has a willingness to commit to a specific period of time (one month to several months to a year or longer).  Commitments are renewed annually.
• Will work around 30 hours a week (4-6 hours/day), and
• Will provide the information requested on the application.

Volunteer Benefits

• Participation in daily Eucharist and Liturgy of the Hours.
• Opportunities for spiritual growth (e.g., days of prayer and recollection, spiritual direction if desired, and time for personal prayer).
• Opportunities to attend music, theatre, sporting events, and lectures at the Monastery and at Mount Marty College.
• Private rooms in an area reserved for Resident Volunteers.
• Share meals with the Sisters in the Monastery refectory (dining room).
• Enjoy interaction and leisure activities with the other Volunteers and the Sisters.
• Experience nature. We have great outdoors to explore.

We invite you to become part of our Resident Volunteer Program, a committed group of women working to preserve the natural and spiritual environment that makes Sacred Heart Monastery special.

For more information,

contact us through Sr. Bonita:
bgacnik@mtmc.edu