The Gift of Time
Visitor Advocate Training
Fall 2024
Interested in becoming a Visitor Advocate?
The Fall 2024 Visitor Advocate Training is underway. This is a six-week preparation program for volunteers who have the desire to go into the jail and meet one on one with an incarcerated person at the Justice Center once per week. Training is 6 weeks, once per week, on Mondays from 6-8pm at Park Central Presbyterian Church. Once completed, there is a fingerprinting requirement as well as a one time Orientation at the jail. When you start going into the jail, you would be paired with an experienced visitor who would mentor you until you are ready to visit on your own.
If you’re interested in hearing about future trainings, email jailministry@gmail.com for more information!
Jail Ministry Volunteer Ongoing Needs
Need: Office Support, Phone Calls
Description: The main responsibilities are answering calls from folks in the jail and assisting with their requests as well as preparing orders from requests.
Commitment: Once/week (1-3 hours)
Training: Basic instruction and additional support as needed
Location: Jail Ministry offices in Park Central Presbyterian Church
Contact Person: Keith
Need: Letter Writing
Description: Write to 1-5 residents in the jail.
Commitment: Once per month (~30 minutes)
Training: Basic instruction and additional support as needed
Location: Remote
Contact Person: Keith
Need: Quarterly Newsletter Contributions
Description: We are always looking for people to write articles about jail, bail, social justice, and other related topics for our newsletter.
Commitment: Flexible
Training: Basic instruction and collaboration with newsletter team
Location: Remote
Contact Person: Keith