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32 people are interested
Mentor/Life Guide to Returning Female Citizens
ORGANIZATION: InStepp, Inc
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32 people are interested
If you would like to make a difference in the life of a woman who is making the transition from incarceration to an independent lifestyle, then this volunteer opportunity is for you. Volunteers must have reliable transportation and should be willing to work with women who are incarcerated from six months prior to their release until six months after their release in order to help create a life altering experience.
We are looking for emotionally stable and mature adult women who are committed to devoting focused and consistent time to help incarcerated women transition effectively back into their communities. Eligible volunteers will be expected to complete training with the NC Department of Public Safety and at least four hours of training with InStepp Inc. Volunteers will work with InStepp staff as a part of a team to help incarcerated women reenter society with as strong a foundation as possible.
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About InStepp, Inc
Location:
3717-B University Drive, DURHAM, NC 27707, US
Mission Statement
To create a vibrant community by empowering women and adolescent girls who have major challenges to self-sufficiency to rise above the odds and succeed personally and professionally using gender-speciific training, education and prevention programs.
Description
InStepp, Inc. is a community-based, tax-exempt, charitable organization located in Durham. The organization has served women residing in the Triangle area who have major economic and individual challenges to self-sufficiency since 2007.
InStepp offers long-term support and training to women who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking; women who are transitioning back into the workforce following separation or divorce; women transitioning from prison or jail and Hispanic-Latino immigrant women who are victims of crimes. Annually, InStepp Inc. provides women-specific and culturally-specific support and services to approximately 150 women in the Triangle area. Each of our clients receives follow-up support for an average of nine months.
InStepp uses a service intensive, long-term case management support model along with employment and career counseling, job placement assistance, skills training, mentoring support, transportation stipends, and financial assistance for empowerment activities such as re-skilling and continuing education classes to help its clients overcome their challenges. Personal advocacy is also a huge part of the agency’s support model. Other needs are addressed through referrals to organizations that provide resources for housing, food, health and late rental or utility financial assistance
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3717 University DriveSuite BDurham, NC 27707
DATE POSTED
December 21, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training