Bring a smile to children of imprisoned parents: At home office volunteer

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Aunt Mary's Storybook, a cherished initiative of Companions Journeying Together, extends a heartwarming connection between incarcerated individuals in several Chicagoland county jails and Illinois state prisons and their beloved children, stepchildren, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and more.

What We Do: We provide brand new books and audio recorders to those in custody, assisting them in selecting age-appropriate books for the children who mean the most to them. Each participant is given an opportunity to create a unique audio recording, reading the book and adding a personal message. On behalf of the person in custody, we then lovingly package and send the book and recording to the child.

We Need Your Help: We're searching for a dedicated volunteer located in or near the La Grange area to assist us in preparing these cherished packages for mailing. This volunteer activity is done from your home.

Your Role:

• Entering information from handwritten forms into our web application
• Entering data from publicly accessible databases into our web application
• Uploading provided audio files into our web application
• Preparing books for mailing
• Printing a computer-generated welcome letter to insert into each package
• Meeting with us occasionally for supplies

Requirements:

• Access to a personal computer, internet, and printer
• An eye for detail
• Highly organized
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of families separated by incarceration

We Provide:

• All necessary supplies for preparing the packages
• Training and support

Get Involved: If you're interested in being a part of this meaningful project and you meet the above requirements, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us, and we'll direct you to complete our online volunteer application. Together, we can create lasting memories and connections for families in need.