Today, the program site is located on Joppa Mountain in Grainger County, Tennessee (near Knoxville).
1943 Joppa Mountain Road Rutledge, TN 37861
See below for what to expect during your visit to Joppa Mountain!
Upon arriving at the site between 3-5 P.M. volunteers will have a meal, attend a Leader’s Meeting, Orientation, shop for food, and end the day with a reflection.
The morning begins with breakfast and a Leader’s Meeting. The group will be split into smaller groups that rotate through the service sites for the week. Most lunches will be at site. Groups will return to eat dinner. We then do a night cultural site, and the night ends with a reflection.
The morning begins with breakfast and a Leader’s Meeting. The group will be split into smaller groups that rotate through the service sites for the week. Most lunches will be at site. Groups will return to eat dinner. We then do a night cultural site (likely Mass at our local Catholic Mission parish), and the night ends with a reflection.
The morning begins with breakfast and a Leader’s Meeting. The group will be split into smaller groups that rotate through the service sites for the week. Most lunches will be at site. Groups will return to eat dinner. We then do a night cultural site (likely Mass at our local Catholic Mission parish or visiting a local Baptist Church), and the night ends with a reflection.
The morning begins with breakfast and a Leader’s Meeting. The group will be split into smaller groups that rotate through the service sites for the week. Most lunches will be at site. Groups will return to eat dinner. We then do a night cultural site (likely a music site or Mass for those who choose the Sacred Encounter), and the night ends with a reflection.
The morning begins with breakfast and a Leader’s Meeting. The group will be split into smaller groups that rotate through the service sites for the week. Most lunches will be at site. Groups will return to eat dinner. We then do a night cultural site (likely visiting a local artist and/or Final Mass), and the night ends with a reflection.
The morning starts with breakfast and cleanup. Then we’ll send off by 9 A.M. or earlier.
Volunteers and chaperones should pack enough casual, comfortable clothing for a week. Remember to include extra clothes that you are not afraid to get dirty, painted on or possibly ruined. Additionally, we recommend the following:
Warm work clothing (jeans, sweatshirts, hats, etc.), winter gloves, and a hat!
Lightweight work clothing (shorts, T-shirts, etc.) and work pants!
Muscle shirts and tank tops are not appropriate for construction work.
Sunscreen, bug spray and a hat to wear when working in the sun!
Grainger County, perched in the Appalachian mountains of East Tennessee, has a population of 24,681 people, of which 16.5% live in poverty. Fewer than 1% of the population is Catholic. This agricultural county is known for its “World Famous Tomatoes,” although other industries, small businesses, and tourism contribute to the county’s economy.
Union County, located just 15 miles north of Knoxville, has a population of 20,741 people, of which 16.2% live in poverty. Fewer than 1% of the population is Catholic. This county has something for everyone: historic landmarks, open spaces for wildlife viewing, small shops, and beautiful parks.
Volunteers and chaperones should pack enough casual, comfortable clothing for a week. Remember to include extra clothes that you are not afraid to get dirty, painted on or possibly ruined.
Our fully heated and air-conditioned house sits on a scenic 10-acre site. Multiple rooms with bunks separate chaperones and students. There are two-and-a-half bathrooms, a kitchen, and an area for reflection and prayer.
Every volunteer should bring about $40 with them. The volunteers have opportunities to purchase T-Shirts, local crafts and to eat at a local restaurant.
Absolutely no alcohol or drugs are permitted at any Glenmary Group Volunteer Site.
Wear comfortable and casual clothes that you are not afraid to get dirty, painted on or possibly ruined.
Most likely you will, but we hope cell phone usage will not distract those who serve from those they serve with and those they serve.
For more information about our Catholic volunteer program at Glenmary Farm at Joppa Mountain, please contact:
4119 Glenmary Trace, Fairfield, OH 45014
