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14 people are interested
Prison visit for potential Thresholds Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Thresholds in Delaware County
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14 people are interested
Thresholds in Delaware County volunteers teach decision making skills to prison inmates. This an opportunity to receive the necessary security training to volunteer in the Delaware County Prison. It will include an introduction to the prison environment and a chance interact with some inmates. Those who complete the training will also receive training in Threshold's unique decision making model at a different time and at a different location.
More opportunities with Thresholds in Delaware County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Thresholds in Delaware County
Location:
PO Box 114, Thornton, PA 19373, US
Mission Statement
We are a community of volunteers teaching decision making skills to incarcerated individuals empowering them to return to society as responsible members.
Description
Thresholds is a nonprofit organization that teaches a six-step decision-making course to interested inmates in Delaware County, PA. Our program currently operates at two places
(1) George W. Hill Correctional Facility , Thornton, PA (GWHCF)
(Formerly Delaware County Prison)
(2) State Correctional Institution at Chester (SCI-Chester).
We also provide volunteers to the Be Proud program for juveniles
Through the use of our Guide booklet, volunteers teach inmates, or "clients", how to make decisions by defining situations, setting goals, develop possibilities for reaching their goals, evaluate these, decide on a course of action, and to stay focused until their goals are achieved.
Thresholds in Delaware County is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors,and currently employs paid coordinators at GWHCF and SCI-Chester.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
George W. Hill Correctional FacilityCheyney RoadThornton, PA 19373
DATE POSTED
October 28, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week for a 7 week period