It is the movement of people belonging to aSalesian Parish or FamilyofDon Bosco. It is also one of the three main branches of the Salesian Family founded directly by Don Bosco in 1876.
The Cooperators superior is theRector Major of the Salesians, inside a board of trust known as the World Council. The activities of the Cooperators are being catechists and supporting young people especially those in need.