- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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28 people are interested
Support Military Veterans with Criminal History through On Your Feet
ORGANIZATION: CoSA Programs of the MN Dept. of Corrections
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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28 people are interested
On Your Feet is a Minnesota Circles of Support and Accountability program specifically for military veterans. Volunteers with On Your Feet work with someone with a military history who is being released from prison, regardless of their offense history. Each volunteer is in a group with 4-6 volunteers, an offender, and a staff member. Volunteering occurs in stages.
1) Volunteer Training-a free, 18 hour training (six evenings) scheduled quarterly [January, April, July, October]
2) In facility meetings- about 3 meetings in the prison facility to meet the offender and get to know them and their goals. Transportation to the facility is provided.
3) Community meetings-the majority of volunteering. Meet once a week for an hour at a location in the community (typically either the halfway house they reside at or a coffee shop). Over time, meetings typically become less frequent. The goal is to provide a support system for the first year of transition.
Circle groups work on goal setting, addressing issues, and providing community support and accountability to the offender.
More opportunities with CoSA Programs of the MN Dept. of Corrections
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CoSA Programs of the MN Dept. of Corrections
Location:
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55108, US
Mission Statement
Reduce recidivism by promoting offender change through proven strategies during safe and secure incarceration and effective community supervision. The mission of MnCoSA is to substantially reduce the risk of future victimization by supporting people convicted of offenses as they reenter the community and lead responsible, productive, and accountable lives.
Description
Minnesota Circles of Support and Accountability (MnCoSA) is operated out of the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Groups of 4-6 volunteers work with one offender for the first year of his transition from prison to the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various locations in Ramsey and Hennepin CountySt. Paul, MN 55108
DATE POSTED
April 21, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour/week for one year