Glenmary Volunteer Program at Joppa Mountain
Glenmary Volunteer Program at Joppa Mountain
Site Description:
Located in Grainger County, TN, Glenmary Volunteer Program at Joppa Mountain strives to develop community and deepen faith through a context of shared experiences, especially through service. Students spend the week blending the values of service, culture, prayer, reflection and sharing in an environment of simple living. Recent work has included repairing a staircase, rebuilding a wheelchair ramp, and chopping wood. Students will also have many opportunities to engage with the community, which may include attending a Baptist service, a Spanish Mass, or visiting a local children’s shelter or retirement home.