- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Support an Individual Transitioning from Prison to the Community with MnCoSA
ORGANIZATION: CoSA Programs of the MN Dept. of Corrections
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Volunteers with MnCoSA work with someone convicted of a sex offense who is being released from prison. Each volunteer is in a group with 4-6 volunteers, an offender, and a staff member. Volunteering occurs in stages.
1) Volunteer Training-a free, 20 hour training (evenings & weekends) scheduled quarterly.
2) In facility meetings- about 3 meetings in the prison facility to meet the offender and get to know them and their goals. Transportation to the facility is provided.
3) Community meetings-the majority of volunteering. Meet once a week for an hour at a location in the community (typically either the halfway house they reside at or a coffee shop). Over time, meetings typically become less frequent. The goal is to provide a support system for the first year of transition.
Circle groups work on goal setting, addressing issues, and providing community support and accountability to the offender.
More opportunities with CoSA Programs of the MN Dept. of Corrections
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CoSA Programs of the MN Dept. of Corrections
Location:
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55108, US
Mission Statement
Reduce recidivism by promoting offender change through proven strategies during safe and secure incarceration and effective community supervision. The mission of MnCoSA is to substantially reduce the risk of future victimization by supporting people convicted of offenses as they reenter the community and lead responsible, productive, and accountable lives.
Description
Minnesota Circles of Support and Accountability (MnCoSA) is operated out of the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Groups of 4-6 volunteers work with one offender for the first year of his transition from prison to the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hennepin and Ramsey County1450 Energy Park DriveSuite 200Saint Paul, MN 55108
DATE POSTED
July 1, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 Year