If you feel a calling to a monastic vocation you need to decide which type to pursue. There are two main types of monastic life: those active in the world at large and those not so active in the world at large, or "contemplative." The truth is that all monks are contemplative by nature.
The "active" monastic communities might have a school, hospital, hospice, a parish or a retreat facility; these apostolates have been part of the monastic tradition for many hundreds of years. Then there are the monasteries that lead a very simple life style with no outside apostolates. The first would be the life style found with the Order of Saint Patrick. While our daily routine consists of work and prayer, we are also active in the word providing care and support to souls in need: in our case, specifically to women and children who have been touched by the horrible hand of abuse whether physical or psychological. We also provide for retreats where our brothers and sisters would be in active contact with retreatants. While we are active in the world at large, there are also areas of service more along the line of a comtemplative life style.
You should take a look to see what's out there once you have come to a decision as to the type of monastery you want to join. There are many monasteries in the United States and Canada from which to choose. Your local diocese can provide you with vocational material. A great deal of information is also available on the web.