Christ House is happy to welcome long-term volunteers from our partner organizations who provide wonderful support across various departments. Their dedication and service help us fulfill our mission of healing and hope for men experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. We are grateful for their ongoing commitment to our community!
Meet our current Year Long Volunteers
Ben Consilvio serves as Generalist through the Ignatian Volunteer Corps. Ben has 4 children and 6 grandchildren with his wife Beverly, and 5 younger siblings, so family events are a key part of his life. His professional career included working with nearly all the different computer systems since the 1960s, including operations research, simulations, and cybersecurity. During retirement, he has assisted neighborhood and other charitable organizations
Brandon Desiderio serves as Generalist through the Lutheran Volunteer Corps. He is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and received his Master of Theological Studies from Vanderbilt Divinity School. Before Christ House, he spent 10 years working in communication and development roles, mostly in higher education and international development. He is looking forward to accompanying patients and Kairos residents in their daily lives and supporting Christ House’s meaningful and vital mission. In his free time, he enjoys reading widely, taking long city walks with no clear destination, and trying out new recipes.
Tai Ha serves as Respite Care Assistant through the Franciscan Mission Service. He is originally from Dallas, Texas. He graduated this past May from the University of Notre Dame. He is looking forward to meeting all of the staff and getting to know the patients. In his free time, he likes to watch rom-coms and knit.
Megan Roth serves as Patient Activities Coordinator through the Brethren Volunteer Service. She is originally from Wichita, Kansas and received her master’s degree in social work. Before Christ House, she worked as a licensed masters’ social worker for the health department as a home visitor for pregnant women and families with infant children. She is most excited to meet the residents and help facilitate and grow relationships with residents and staff. She is also looking forward to learning how to better navigate the city and discover why it remains the focal part of our country. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking new cuisines, and hiking.
To learn more about how you can complete a year of volunteer service, please visit our partner organizations’ websites or email volunteers@christhouse.org for additional information.
