Benedictine Volunteer Corps - Newark, NJ

Hello!

My name is Will Gilbert. I graduated from the College of Saint Benedict| Saint John's University in May, and will be a part of the Benedictine Volunteer Corps. I will be hosted by the Newark Abbey, and working at Saint Benedict's Preparatory School. My volunteer experience will span the entire academic year at SBP (Saint Benedict's Prep) - beginning 27 July 2009 and concluding May 2010.

I will be living and working with fellow CSB|SJU graduates Pat Hayes and Jake Barnes, as well as another volunteer named Mike Hawking. We will be living in the Turrell House - on the SBP campus, across the street from the Newark Abbey. Websites for the school and Abbey provide additional information regarding the mission and setting for my volunteer experience.

At the moment, beyond knowing that my work will involve SBP, specific responsibilities and scheduling are a little vague. However, it is clear that once the community in Newark has a feel for my skills and interests, I will be assigned accordingly. As soon as I am settled in and better understand my role, I will update the blog.

I hope to use this blog to keep friends and family updated, help inform those interested in the Benedictine Volunteer Corps, and to preserve my observations, feelings, and experiences for my own future benefit.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment or send me a message!

Will Gilbert