Service Listings
Organizations and ministries currently welcoming Ignatian Companion volunteers throughout the community.
How to Get Involved
Companions commit to serve in their community by accompanying and building relationships
with the poor and marginalized in their community. In turn, these relationships give much life
to the Spiritual Exercises.
Each organization has its own process for volunteers. Please use the contact information provided with each listing to learn more.
Listed below are agencies that are currently welcoming volunteers. Companions are free to contact other agencies that offer direct service to the marginalized in their communities.
Alameda County Prison Visitation and Support Ministry (PVS)
Justice & Prison Ministries
People who can provide sensitive, non-judgmental accompaniment to incarcerated individuals through monthly visits.
Contact
Phyllis Arnett
Phyllis Arnett
Assistance League of San Jose
Community Outreach
Volunteer programs serving children and adults through meals, reading programs, shelters, and community support.
Contact
General Contact
General Contact
Children Rising
Education & Mentorship
Supports public-school children through mentoring, teaching, and life skills development.
Contact
General Contact
General Contact
ICHANGE
Justice & Prison Ministries
Mentors youth and young adults reentering the community after Juvenile Hall.
Contact
Meg Keeley
Meg Keeley
Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California
Health & Wellness
Provides free preventative healthcare to uninsured and low-income patients.
Contact
Anne or Maise
Anne or Maise
Alum Rock Counseling Center
Family & Youth Support
Provides at-risk students with mentors to improve academic performance and future success.
Contact
Celina Chun
Celina Chun
Casa de Clara
Community Outreach
Catholic Worker House serving marginalized and unhoused individuals in San Jose.
Contact
Volunteer Team
Volunteer Team
Detention Ministry
Justice & Prison Ministries
Brings spiritual support and ministry to incarcerated individuals.
Contact
Lee Campbell
Lee Campbell
Joni and Friends
Health & Wellness
Supports individuals impacted by disability through spiritual and practical care.
Contact
Margaret Schroth
Margaret Schroth
Pope Francis Legal Clinic
Community Outreach
Volunteer attorneys provide free legal consultations regardless of background.
Contact
General Contact
General Contact
Amigos de Guadalupe
Community Outreach
Supports education and empowerment for children and families through justice-centered programs.
Contact
General Contact
General Contact
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Community Outreach
Food distribution, accompaniment, advocacy, and parish engagement opportunities.
Contact
Volunteer Team
Volunteer Team
Handicapables
Health & Wellness
Provides socialization and recreational opportunities for adults with disabilities.
Contact
Saida Nagpurwala
Saida Nagpurwala
Next Step Learning Center
Education & Mentorship
Supports literacy, GED completion, job skills, and educational advancement.
Contact
Lisa Stringer
Lisa Stringer
St. Mary's Center
Community Outreach
Provides homeless services and support for seniors in Oakland.
Contact
Beverly Hop
Beverly Hop
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