Volunteers at our monastery don’t pray all day

If you are a single woman between the ages of 20 and 50, our Volunteer in Community program welcomes you to explore a shared way of life with the Benedictine Women of Madison. You'll live in the retreat house, and experience the rhythm of work and prayer, learning and leisure in this ecumenical Benedictine community.

You will work on the prairie and monastery grounds, share in common meals, explore Benedictine spirituality and deepen your relationship with God.

You'll have the opportunity to develop relationships with people of different backgrounds and traditions. We invite you to become part of a committed group of people working to preserve the natural and spiritual environment that makes Holy Wisdom Monastery special.

Volunteer in Community
July 11 - August 6, 2011

Apply for at least two weeks and up to 4 weeks. Room and meals are provided.

• Click here for a promotional flyer dispelling a myth about volunteers at a monastery.

• Click here to download the 2010 brochure. 2011 brochure coming soon!

• Download a 2011 application form.

Call Ann for more information at (608) 836-1631, ext. 197.

View the video below to see 2010 Volunteers in Community at work on the prairie here at Holy Wisdom Monastery.

View the videos below (Part 1 and Part 2) for an in-depth look at the 2009 Volunteer in Community experience. Video created by a 2009 participant.