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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. 

Kate Harwood pictured above in India

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

Read about the rewarding and inspiring experiences of three recently returned volunteers:

"...it gave me a yearning to learn more and try to assist them in every way possible and I had never realised just how powerful a smile can be!" Kate Harwood on volunteering in India

Ballarat Courier article - Kate Harwood June 2010

"I encourage anyone who may be interested in volunteering to contact MWIA - it is an experience you will never forget" Danielle Forbes on volunteering in East Timor

"I hope to return soon to Dharan to see Sabith and Sabitra and the hostel girls and sisters who were so kind and generous." Suzi McKenzie on volunteering in Nepal

To find out more about MWIA, our projects, and how you can support us through volunteering or donations, please visit our MWIA page or email mwiaustralia@loreto.org.au