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Join Our Mission: Volunteer to assist with recovery groups at Corrections

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ORGANIZATION: Johnson County Department of Corrections

Your support will help create a welcoming and structured environment where individuals can focus on their recovery journey. We are seeking female volunteers to assist groups which are in place already. We currently have AA / NA / CA groups in place and you would rotate with another volunteer to bring groups to the clients.

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About Johnson County Department of Corrections

Location:

920 W. Spruce, Olathe, KS 66061, US

Mission Statement

Johnson County Corrections supervises juvenile and adult offenders through progressive, effective and sound correction, rehabilitation, and recidivism reduction programs. The Corrections department forges partnerships to bridge the gap between offenders and the community by encouraging client responsibility and behavioral change.

Description

Volunteering with Adults

  • Mentors for the Mentoring 2 Excel Program
  • Structured programming that aids in behavior change
  • Skill Building

Requirements to Volunteer

  • Submit a Volunteer Interest Form
  • Attend Launch Training & Mentor Training (if applicable)
  • Pass a background check

Volunteers receive training in the areas of safety and security and our staff are committed to the safety of everyone in the facility, including volunteers. Our training covers all rules, regulations, and guideline that volunteers must know in order to be prepared to work with our clients and enter the facility. Even those with previous experience in other facilities will need to attend Launch. There is no time requirement to volunteer. We appreciate any time you are willing to give in order to help our clients.

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Justice & Legal
Women
Crisis Support, Justice & Legal, Women

WHEN

Tue Feb 04, 2025 - Sun May 04, 2025

WHERE

141 Mission Parkway New Century, Kansas 66031New Century, KS 66031

(38.83599,-94.90199)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-3 hours a week
  • We are 2nd chance facility and will work with those who have a criminal record. You have to be off supervision for at least one year.

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