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9 people are interested
prison education program coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Rising Hope, Inc.
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9 people are interested
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the post secondary education program in prison facility.
Oversees, assists and supports faculty
Reviews educational resrouces for each class
Encourages and assists inmate leadershipp of the program
Acts as liaison between inmate leadership and correctioons staff
Interviews prospective students
Plans orientation and award ceremonies
Collects grades which are forwarded to keeper of records
More opportunities with Rising Hope, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Rising Hope, Inc.
Location:
230 King's Mall #124, Kingston, NY 12401, US
Mission Statement
The Post-Secondary Education Program in Ministry and Human Services is a college-level course of study designed to prepare men in prison for ministry and work in the helping professions while in prison and after release. The program is open to prison inmates of all (or no) faith traditions who wish to serve and minister to others' needs.
Description
Currently the Rising Hope program is offered to inmates at Fishkill, Woodbourne and Sing Sing Correctional Facilities. There are two semesters, each consisting of classes held nightly Monday-Friday for 15 weeks. In addition classes may be offered in the summer or between semesters.
Courses vary from time to time but include college writing skills, theology, ethics, counseling, sociology, Old and New Testament studies, church history and homiletics/public speaking. Volunteers need a minimum of Master's degree and must be at least 21 years of age.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Fishkill Correctional FacilityBeacon, NY 12508
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2015
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Program Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- <p>College education is required for coordinator but high school education acceptable for assistant