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Paid workNo degree required

Catholic Worker Houses (live-in volunteer)

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Pays you

Amount varies

$0 cost. Typical: room and board provided, monthly stipend ranges $0 (voluntary simplicity) to $500/month (e.g., Dandelion House Portland, confirmed 2026), health coverage varies by house. Participant contributes time and presence. Some houses expect shared poverty lifestyle.

Network of ~200 US Catholic Worker houses offering live-in community membership. Volunteers do hospitality work (food, shelter, care for marginalized people) and receive room, board, and a small stipend. Rooted in Dorothy Day tradition; open to non-Catholics.

Term
10 mo–12 mo
Where
USA-wide (~200 houses)
Housing
Provided
Meals
Provided
Airfare
Not covered
Selectivity
Moderately competitive
Citizenship
See eligibility

Verified 10/16/2026 · catholicworker.org