Criminal Justice Ministry

Volunteer Opportunities

 
Job Title: Mentor
Description:

Meet regularly with a prisoner, either or male or female, begining six months prior to release.  Become familiar with that person, their needs and provide support upon release during their re-entry into society.

Job Title: Tutor
Description:

Assist prisoners who have difficulty with reading and writing in learning those skills. 

Job Title: Parish Family Coordinator

Description:

Coordinate reintegration into a welcoming parish or faith community.

 

Job Title: Prison Visitor
Description: Spend time and visit with a prisoner.  The program coordinator visits the prisons on a regular basis and the volunteer would attend with the coordinator.   

If you are unable to perform any of the activities above but this ministry in others ways, you may be able to provide the program assistance with housing, employment opportunities, basic needs, counseling, support for children whose parents are incarcerated or with religious education programs in the prisons.