Want to Volunteer?
Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run & Walk
Help the Sisters prepare for our annual Franciscan Rhythm Trail Run & Walk by volunteering for one of the following:
- Set up tents for musicians
- Direct parking
- Run the market booth
- Manage water stations along the race route
- Trail cleanup after the race
Learn more and sign up by visiting our race website.
Center Land Workdays
Land Workdays run from 9 am to 12 pm. Join site manager Cris Ritsema and others working on the FLPC Land. Tasks include weeding, planting, raking, clearing debris, edging, and picking apples. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.
Volunteers will be notified via email if we need to cancel due to weather.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Feast of St. Therese (Trail run clean up and prep)
Workdays with Franciscan Sisters
Working alongside the Franciscan Sisters, volunteers gain a deeper understanding of nature, of the Catholic faith and God’s place in their lives. Projects include land maintenance, harvesting, canning produce, farm chores, and a variety of seasonal tasks.
Workdays are open to individuals, families, and church and business groups. Lunch is served for all who wish at noon.
2025 Dates: April 12, May 10, June 14, August 9, September 13, October 11, and November 8
Please note:
- While it helps us plan when volunteers register online, please know you are also welcome to “drop by” the day of the event.
- To volunteer on a different day or time, please contact sdebyle@lifeprocesscenter.org.
- Call 616-897-5220 the day of the event if there is a question regarding the weather.
If you or your group would like to know more about Community Workdays, email sdebyle@lifeprocesscenter.org.
Corner of Creation
Take responsibility for tending to a specific section of land throughout the year. Regular activities could include weeding, raking or planting. Perfect for individuals, groups and families.
To schedule a tour of available “corners”, contact: sdebyle@lifeprocesscenter.org.
Environmental Education Volunteers
Individuals who have a passion for the outdoors and working with children can assist with environmental education. The program serves fifth-grade students from area Catholic schools who have outdoor classroom experiences at the Center in Lowell. The program runs during the regular school year.
Volunteers must pass a background check and have VIRTUS training.
If interested, please contact sdebyle@lifeprocesscenter.org
Eagle Scout Projects
For many years, groups of Boy Scouts have come to the Franciscan Life Process Center from various troops for overnight retreats, meetings, and service hours.
Between 2007 and 2021, 18 young men have completed Eagle Scout projects. Each has profited personally from the experience and the Center has benefited greatly from the work each has done. Projects have included construction of benches, picnic table, chairs, bluebird houses, flower beds, raised flower beds, a disc golf course, fire pit, entrance signs, and a portable stage.
Prospective scouts can choose a project from a list that is available or suggest one in which they are particularly interested. Inquiry can be made by calling the Center at 616-897-7842.
