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1 person is interested
Instructor in Creative Writing
ORGANIZATION: Rising Hope, Inc.
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1 person is interested
Rising Hope, Inc offers a post secondary eduction in ministry and human services to incarcerated men. This is a 2 semester program with classes offered 5 nights per week for 15 weeks. Our students are well motivated, eager to learn. Usual class size is about 15 students. We have an established curriculum and syllabi for each course which of course can be modified to some degree. Our instructors need to have a Master's degree.
Although the second semester does not begin until the end of January, the process of application by the Department of Corrections can take two to three months so please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in joining this challenging and rewarding work.
More opportunities with Rising Hope, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Rising Hope, Inc.
Location:
230 King's Mall #124, Kingston, NY 12401, US
Mission Statement
The Post-Secondary Education Program in Ministry and Human Services is a college-level course of study designed to prepare men in prison for ministry and work in the helping professions while in prison and after release. The program is open to prison inmates of all (or no) faith traditions who wish to serve and minister to others' needs.
Description
Currently the Rising Hope program is offered to inmates at Fishkill, Woodbourne and Sing Sing Correctional Facilities. There are two semesters, each consisting of classes held nightly Monday-Friday for 15 weeks. In addition classes may be offered in the summer or between semesters.
Courses vary from time to time but include college writing skills, theology, ethics, counseling, sociology, Old and New Testament studies, church history and homiletics/public speaking. Volunteers need a minimum of Master's degree and must be at least 21 years of age.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Fishkill Correctional Facility18 Strack Dr.Beacon, NY 12508
DATE POSTED
October 13, 2017
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2 1/2 hrs of instruction + preparation