Fellowship Program
The Rostro de Cristo International Fellowship Program is an initiative for faith and social justice leaders to develop and grow their professional skills in an international and intercultural context. Offering their professional skills and experience, RdC fellows will support community-based efforts to positively impact the lives of marginalized communities and assist in the development of collaborative ministry with our local partners.
Rostro de Cristo Fellowship Program for 2024-2025:
In 2024-2025 Rostro de Cristo seeks committed and spiritually grounded partners who can offer their professional skills and experience to developing a new collaboration in Consuelo, Dominican Republic with ASCALA (Asociación Scalabriniana al Servicio de la Movilidad Humana). ASCALA is an NGO founded and directed by the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo (Scalabrini) which provides legal aid, educational opportunities, social service, and entrepreneurial education and support to vulnerable communities, most principally Haitian residents and immigrants, and Dominicans of Haitian descent living in the areas many bateyes.
RdC fellows will also support Rostro de Cristo’s program development in partnership with ASCALA, which includes a profound learning immersion experience integrating faith and justice. Click for fuller description of the RdC 2024 Fellowship Program.
Qualified candidates will have:
- At least one-year full-time international volunteer and living experience, preferably with a faith-based volunteer program.
- Strong affinity with Rostro’s mission and desire to nurture in self and others a faith that works for justice, an active spirituality, and commitment to positive social change.
- Appreciation for the mission and values of our partner, ASCALA.
- Advanced bilingual skills in Spanish and English, and strong intercultural communication skills. Training in DEIB is highly desired.
- Experience in pastoral ministry, social work, education, or other nonprofit services.
- Bachelor’s degree (required). Graduate degree in theology, pastoral ministry, education, social work, law, international development, or related fields helpful but not required.
- Experience in faith formation or mentorship with young adults desired.
To learn more about the Fellowship Program, please contact Evan Cuthbert at 617-746-5890 or evan@rostrodecristo.org.