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Volunteer Prisoner Outreach Advocates for Massachusetts
ORGANIZATION: NEW VISION ORGANIZATION INC
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Position Summary:
The Volunteer Inmate Advocates support incarcerated individuals serving life and life without parole sentences for any offense, by providing resources, guidance, and advocacy to help them navigate available services such as legal, educational, vocational, medical and/or psychological and prepare those who are blessed to be released, for reintegration into society. This role involves direct communication with inmates, collaboration with legal and social service organizations, and efforts to promote humane treatment within the correctional system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Maintain case file, assist with the necessary reading of court documents the client may have or may have filed and helping with paperwork for applications for other services.
- Communication: Conduct regular check-ins via letters, virtual or direct visits (if permitted) to assess inmates' needs and provide emotional support.
- Resource Coordination: Connect inmates with various services which may include mental health, educational and/or vocational programs.
- Policy & Reform Efforts: Work with advocacy groups to address systemic issues in the prison system and promote criminal justice reform.
- Reentry Assistance: Help inmates eligible for release develop plans for housing, employment, and social support before their release.
- Community Outreach: Educate the public on issues related to incarceration and advocate for humane policies.
Qualifications:
- Passion for social justice and criminal justice reform.
- Strong communication and advocacy skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Experience in social work, criminal justice, or related fields is a plus but not required.
- Comfortable working with marginalized populations and diverse backgrounds.
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About NEW VISION ORGANIZATION INC
Location:
P.O. Box 97, RANDOLPH, MA 02368, US
Mission Statement
New Vision Organization is dedicated to promoting the well-being, civil rights, and rehabilitation of first-time offenders sentenced to life or life without parole. Through education, outreach, and advocacy, we work to raise public awareness and ensure access to medical care, legal resources, and fair representation. We stand against abuses, severe deprivations, and excessive sentencing by supporting peaceful demonstrations and policy reform efforts. Committed to justice, we champion prison and parole reform, advocating for the abolition of life and life without parole sentences to create a more equitable and rehabilitative justice system.
Description
Founded in 2004, New Vision Organization (NVO) initially advocated for incarcerated men, women, and youth nationwide. In 2014, its mission shifted to focus exclusively on first-time offenders in Massachusetts serving life or life without parole for any offense.
NVO volunteers provide critical support to incarcerated individuals facing civil rights violations, including denial of access to educational and vocational programs, as well as unjust placement in solitary confinement due to unfounded disciplinary reports. Many also seek advocacy for denied medical and psychological treatment.
Through nationwide collaboration with advocates, NVO shares and secures essential resources such as pro bono legal assistance, free books for prisoners, pen pal connections, and educational correspondence courses. A major concern remains the lack of media access to prisons, which silences incarcerated individuals. As their voice, NVO works tirelessly to expose abuses, deprivations, and rights violations to the public, advocating for justice and reform.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Justice & Legal,
Politics
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2025
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Networking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 20
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible