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Volunteer Service

"Sharing life and mission through transformative encounter."

Mission of Encounter

"The volunteer experience is not just about what you give, but what you receive through encounter with others."

Marist Volunteers (MVs) are lay people who wish to share the life and mission of the Marist Brothers for a specific period. They live in community and serve in various educational and social projects across the East Asia Province and outside the Province.

Marist volunteering is an effective way of building a culture of encounter between nations and peoples; it is a powerful tool for sharing knowledge, skills and values, contributing significantly to poverty reduction. All parties involved (the sender, the receiver and the volunteer) are connected and guided by, well-defined roles and agreements.

If you are interested in Marist Inter-provincial Volunteering, you can contact the Provincial Volunteer Coordinator (CPV).

Br. Edgar R. Ceriales, FMS

Province Volunteer Coordinator

Local Volunteerism
Community Focused

LOCAL Volunteerism

Serving within your own community allows for deep, long-term impact in familiar contexts. Our local volunteers contribute to Marist schools, youth centers, and community programs that empower the youth in their own neighborhoods.

  • Support in Marist educational institutions
  • Engagement in local parish youth ministries
  • Volunteer in socio-educational social centers
  • Volunteer in local mission areas of the Marist Brothers

Places to Volunteer (Local)

Located in General Santos City, NDDU offers diverse volunteering opportunities in higher education, community outreach, and social development programs.

A premier Basic Education institution in Metro Manila, where volunteers engage in student formation, campus ministry, and community service.

Serving the South Cotabato region, NDMU provides platforms for social transformation through research-based community extension services.

INTERNATIONAL Volunteerism

Step beyond borders to share life and mission in international Marist communities. This transformative experience focuses on interculturality, global solidarity, and serving the most neglected children and youth across the East Asia Province.

Inter-Provincial

Opportunities across East Asia and the wider Marist world.

Social Projects

Dedicated service in Marist mission centers globally.

Available Mission Sites (International)

A unique opportunity to engage in community life and support youth ministry activities in our long-standing Kobe community.

Participate in the vibrant youth ministry and intercultural mission and educational works within the dynamic context of Seoul.

Contribute to the educational and social missions of the Marist Brothers in Sarawak, focusing on community development and youth growth.

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WHERE OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE

Marist Volunteers are currently present in diverse communities across East Asia and beyond, bringing the Marist charism to the most marginalized children and youth.

Primary Missions

  • Philippines
    12 Volunteers
  • South Korea
    5 Volunteers
  • Japan
    4 Volunteers

Regional Hubs

  • Malaysia
    6 Volunteers
  • Singapore
    3 Volunteers
  • China Missions
    8 Volunteers
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Life and Mission

VOICES OF SERVICE

"Being an MV in General Santos taught me that to love is to serve. Seeing the smiles of the children at NDDU is my greatest reward. It's a transformative encounter that changed my world."

Juan Dela Cruz

MV Philippines

"The language was a challenge, but the mission in Kobe proved that the Marist heart speaks all languages. I found a family among the youth I was called to serve."

Akiko Tanaka

Local Volunteer Japan

"The quiet service of community life in Seoul has been the backbone of my mission. We find God in every encounter and every shared meal with the youth in need."

Kim Min-su

MV South Korea