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Help incarcerated people in Cook County read to their kids

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ORGANIZATION: Companions Journeying Together, Inc

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The Aunt Mary's Storybook project brings into the Cook County Jail a selection of brand new books, along with audio recorders. They assist participating detainees in choosing an age-appropriate book for each of their children. Each of the participants are then given an opportunity to record him or herself reading the books for their children. On behalf of the incarcerated mother or father, our organization then sends the books and CDs to the children.

We are looking for one person to join our group of volunteers to go with us in to the Cook County Jail, Division 11, once each month to help incarcerated fathers choose books for their child(ren) and to assist with the recording sessions. The session is the First Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

IMPORTANT: VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IN WORKING *DIRECTLY* WITH JUSTICE-INVOLVED POPULATIONS. Due to the maximum security population we are working with in this session, there is no exception to this requirement.

Please contact us if you are interested.

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About Companions Journeying Together, Inc

Location:

PO Box 457, Western Springs, IL 60558, US

Mission Statement

We offer programs that serve incarcerated people and their families.

Description

Send new books to the children of prisoners with a recording of the parents reading the stories.

Send mail to prisoners including Christmas and birthday cards/personal correspondence.

Provide stationery at Mother's Day so families can communicate with each other.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Justice & Legal
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Justice & Legal

WHEN

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WHERE

2700 S California AveChicago, IL 60608

(41.842537,-87.69709)
 

DATE POSTED

July 19, 2017

SKILLS

  • Child Development
  • Literacy / Reading
  • People Skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • General Education

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3-4 hours once/month for at least twelve months
  • Must have at least one year of experience in working with justice-involved populations

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