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Community Outreach Coordinators/Liaisons for Incarcerated Group nonprofits
ORGANIZATION: NEW VISION ORGANIZATION INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Many incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts have worked positively and productively together to established nonprofit foundations such as Tudo DJunto, founded by the Cape Verdean Committees, African American Coalition Committees, Lifers' Group and many others. Some of these Coalitions are seeking volunteer liaisons willing to work in conjunction with them to coordinate programs in the community which will help the formally incarcerated and the at risk youth, that will help lower recidervism rates and encourage those at risk of stumbling from going to or back to prisons. The incarcerated groups in the realization of their own lives and the mistakes they made in past years, want to help prevent it from happening to those on the outside. Anyone interested in this volunteer position,
Please contact Leonna Abraham Brandao at nvopres@verizon.net
Additionally,
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 virtual communication with inmates, collaboration with legal and social service organizations, and efforts to promote humane treatment within the correctional system.
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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
Children & Youth,
Community,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 3, 2025
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Advocacy
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Coaching
GOOD FOR
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Flexible
- Driver's License a plus. But not necessary. Willingness to communicate with media outlets, youth, formally incarcerated individuals, the public and others wanting to enhance communication and community resources and stability.