(ANS-Rome) The Salesian Volunteer Program has been alive in the Congregation since the time of Don Bosco. Mamma Margaret was the first Salesian Volunteer who served at the Oratory. Without her, Don Bosco would have struggled even more. At the congregational level, a team of experts has been called to form the Salesian Volunteer Advisory Board. This Advisory Board has the task of helping the Salesian Congregation to strengthen the Salesian Volunteer Program at the world level.

The jury will be composed by 7 members: 1 from Missions Sector, 1 from Youth Ministry Sector, 1 lay member of the Advisory Board, 1 expert of social communications, 1 artist, 1 past volunteer, 1 volunteers coordinator.

"If you want to be part of this fantastic challenge, please design your own cross and send a picture of it to SalesianVol@sdb.org before November 30, 2022. The Counsellors for Youth Ministry and Missions, among other experts, will choose the cross that all our volunteers will carry. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of this milestone in our congregation and leave your legacy for future generations," the Salesian Volunteer Advisory Board states.