Volunteer
Men and women of all ages and backgrounds come to Lourdes as
volunteer-helpers to answer Mary’s request for people to ‘come in
procession’, but more importantly they come in response to the command
of her son Jesus to love God and to love our neighbours as ourselves (Gospel
of Mark 12:29-31). These volunteer helpers, who are pilgrims themselves, strive
to encounter Jesus in each pilgrim, caring for their physical, emotional and
spiritual well-being. The CA Hospitalité includes doctors, nurses, and
non medical helpers: brancardiers (male) and handmaids (female).
Minimum age for helping is now 17 and there is no maximum age. NB, if you
are aged 17-25, you can be a part of the Young Helpers’ Group, (a supervised
group staying in a separate hotel) please let us know at young_helpers@catholicassociation.co.uk.
And, if you have children, the CA organises the Helpers Children's Program
(HCP), which offers a crèche for children of helpers working on the Pilgrimage,
they will look after them from 8:30-12 and 2-6 allowing you to work.
If you are interested in volunteering for the CA, more information can be found
below:
or email
us, or download a form
to volunteer, and then have a look at our FAQ.
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