Association Jeanne Jugan
The Association Jeanne Jugan (AJJ) is a Catholic lay organization that provides men and women with an opportunity to share in the spirituality of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
The AJJ participates in the Little Sisters mission of hospitality to the elderly and we help to spread the charism of Saint Jeanne Jugan through our various activities.
New members go through a year of formation before formalizing their membership in a ceremony on May 1st, the feast of St. Joseph, patron of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Members renew their vows in a ceremony that takes place each May 1st thereafter.
At the Jeanne Jugan Residence, AJJ members participate in the following:
- We volunteer in the Home, helping with special activities and household tasks, wherever we are needed.
- We serve as lectors and Eucharistic ministers in the Chapel.
- We visit Residents, whether they are room bound, in the hospital, or just in need of some extra attention.
- We help the Little Sisters during meal service.
- We host a monthly dinner in the French Café for 12 Residents, where we decorate the café with flowers and tablecloths and focus our attention on getting to know them better.
If you are interested in joining the Association Jeanne Jugan, please contact Sr. Majella at aptwashington@littlesistersofthepoor.org
Lend a Helping Hand and Volunteer
Become part of our family! Spend time with our Residents through the many volunteer opportunities which exist in our Home. You will experience such happiness as you bring the Residents joy in companionship!
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Provide companionship to Residents in the Home.
- Help Residents in wheelchair move around the facility or visit nearby churches.
- Assist with recreational activities such as arts & crafts, reading, bible study, games, bingo, cookouts and in-home or outside events.
- Provide transportation for appointments, shopping and outings.
- Assist with serving Residents’ meals
- Help in the gardens by watering the grass and flower beds, trimming bushes, and cleaning patio furniture.
Youth Volunteer Opportunities:
- Volunteer at our Home: Assist with regularly scheduled activities such as sing-a-longs or board games; give manicures, join the sewing club, show movies, etc. Help a Sister or a staff member with office duties or cleaning projects.
- Volunteer through your school or parish: Collect much-needed personal hygiene items, canned goods and bingo prizes for our elderly Residents. Host a bake sale, car wash, drawing or other fundraiser on behalf of the Little Sisters at your school or parish.
- Visit as a group: Present a vocal or instrumental performance, dance recital or play. Join the Sisters and Residents for daily Mass or participate in the afternoon recitation of the rosary.
Please note that all young people under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone.
Hospitality Club
Being a Hospitality Club Member is an opportunity for young women:
- To share in the Sister’s love and care of the Elderly
- To foster the Family Spirit that Saint Jeanne Jugan began in 1879
- To participate in the Little Sisters of the Poor’s witness to respect for life
To be a member the young woman must be:
- 13 – 18 years old
- Roman Catholic
“A Hospitality Club Day” includes
- Mass
- Serve Residents’ their lunch
- Hospitality Club’s lunch
- Encounter with Sisters and Residents
For more information about Volunteer Opportunities contact at volwashington@littlesistersofthepoor.org