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20 people are interested
Research for Prisoner Advocacy Non-profit
ORGANIZATION: ADOPT AN INMATE
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20 people are interested
We have remote volunteers both in and outside of the US, and would love to have more researchers on our team. For this research project, we are gathering data for all states that relocate any of their prisoners out of state. This work can be done virtually from your own home. Please reply to this opportunity if you are interested and someone from our team will get back to you asap.
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About ADOPT AN INMATE
Location:
PO Box 1543, VENETA, OR 97487, US
Mission Statement
Adopt an Inmate invites society to treat people in prison as valuable members. Each time an inmate is 'adopted,’ their voice is amplified, their family grows, and one connection at a time, we are made aware of how the criminal justice system treats the people it presumes to judge. Adopt an Inmate provides education for both the incarcerated and their adopters, increasing the likelihood that the incarcerated will be prepared to enter the community and will be successful once they arrive.
Description
We are an all-volunteer organization that matches up outside volunteers with people on the inside who are looking for mentorship and support. We do not charge inmates or their families for our services. To date we have gotten over 2,000 prisoners adopted. We also partner with university professors and students on collaborative projects involving data we have collected directly from prisoners in our database. (Volunteering does not require direct communication with prisoners). Students of criminal justice, sociology, political science, counseling, psychology, etc., will find this work especially educational and rewarding. As a non-profit, we can provide community service hours.
CAUSE AREAS
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 12, 2021
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Basic Computer Skills
- Internet Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We hope for a minimum time commitment of 5 hours a week, but have enough work for lots more.
- Good communication skills. You will be working with one or more other volunteers in our organization.