One to One Volunteer Mentor Orientation

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Amicus staff provide information on its One to One program, in which volunteers are trained and matched with residents within the MN correctional system for long-term visits, correspondence and friendship. Matches are made men to men, and women to women and volunteers are asked to visit one time a month for a minimum of one year.

"Almost 2,000 people are released each day from U.S. prisons," former Amicus President Emerita Louise Wolfgramm said. "If they don’t have constructive, supportive relationships, those released are far more likely to re-offend. Through its many dedicated volunteers, Amicus can help provide that support and together, we make our communities safer," she said.

The One to One Mentor Orientation allows people to hear from a previous participant talking about how connections formed through Amicus allowed them to transform their lives. The session will also provide background information on Amicus and offer time for questions on the volunteer mentor opportunity available. Time commitments vary, but are normally only a few hours each month.

The session is open to both potential volunteers and those simply interested in learning more about Amicus’ work.