Volunteer & Alumni Stories

Jumping into the Unknown

My FrancisCorps journey began during my senior year of college as I began to try and figure out what I was going to be doing after graduation from George Mason. Early in the year I had applied for what I had used to believe was my dream job. While going through the interview process for…


Relationship

In the blink of an eye, the end of the year has approached. As I sit in my room, I attempt to reflect on my time in FrancisCorps. It dawns on me that this experience will be with me for many years to come. How do I summarize my time in FrancisCorps? Many people have…


The Spirit of Francis

One of the very first things that excited me about FrancisCorps and volunteering at Francis House was the chance to be involved in Franciscan communities. I was excited to learn more about Saints Francis and Clare, and see the many ways they impacted the lives of so many people. While I did experience the joy…


One Gigantic Puzzle

I feel like my FrancisCorps experience has been one gigantic puzzle, and I’m a sucker for a metaphor so we’re gonna roll with it. I start with building the shell of the puzzle with the flat-edged border pieces. These pieces represent what it took to get me here to Syracuse and involved in something as…


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