Official Prison Visitors - Prison Monitors Needed

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Cause:

Human Services, Health, Hunger, Homelessness

Skills:

Advocacy

When:

Ongoing

Where:

various prisons as named above, various zip codes in Centre County, State College 16801

Age Preferences:

18-25

26-54

55+

Must Do:

Go through training or orientation

Get a background check

Volunteer provides their own transportation

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Pennsylvania Prison Society Centre County Chapter

More opportunities with Pennsylvania Prison Society Centre County Chapter

We need volunteers and trained advocates for prisoners at SCI Benner Township, SCI Rockview, and Centre County Prison.

The mission of the Pennsylvania Prison Society is to advocate for a humane, just, and restorative correctional system, and to promote a rational approach to criminal justice

issues.

Prison Monitors, or “Official Visitors,” visit prisoners to assist them with issues ranging from serious medical concerns to reconnecting with family members. They sit down one-on-one (either in person or virtually) with incarcerated people who are experiencing problems and elevate concerns directly with staff or with others who may be able to help when conditions impact health and safety.

Prison Monitors’ right to visit is protected by state law, and we provide training and support.

You must be an active member of the Prison Society to become a monitor - if you are not a member, please join our chapter.

Interested?

APPLY HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tW6jqQIIrXhODK2wFiE94pvW4SR3mHdW/view

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