Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra
30 Soledad St
Salinas CA 93901

Phone: 831-757-3838

The Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra work at Dorothy’s Place, a house of hospitality inspired by Dorothy Day and her teachings. The primary staff members at Dorothy’s Place are the Companions of the Way, an Interfaith Dharma Community that lives and works with the poor and marginalized.

Our quest is to “Imagine Paradise, Practice Beauty.” The quest is not just a means for us, but an end in itself – to live lives of “holy daring”, with grace, gentleness, enthusiasm and joy. We are challenged to grow in a passionate commitment to God, one another, and to the world through a sincere practice of meditation and the “Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings.” We have a communal commitment to the “Declaration Toward a Global Ethic” and to the “Earth Charter”, both of which lend themselves to an expansive vision of personal and social possibilities.

Volunteers needed:

Alert:  we are currently seeking to fill two specific volunteer positions.

Women Alive! (women's emergency shelter) Program Director

Development Assistant

Visit www.companionsoftheway.org

Wanted: POSSIBILITARIANS

The Companions of the Way intentional community in Salinas is looking for new members. Members live simply and work to promote social justice in our community, in a manner similar to VISTA volunteers.

Are you looking for a way to put your social justice values into action?

Are you a ‘POSSIBILITARIAN’ at heart, and looking for a way to practice peace and justice and still afford to live in Monterey County?

Companions of the Way Community might be your answer. Our work includes Dorothy’s Kitchen, the Women Alive! shelter, a silk-screening micro-enterprise, after-school programs for farm worker youth, and an art gallery. Internships are welcome, as well as permanent community members.

Contact Rick Slone at 831-757-3838 or rick.slone@dorothysplace.org for more details. Rev. Shinko Rick Slone
Mission Director
Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra
www.dorothysplace.org