- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Volunteer services
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Corrections. Chaplaincy Services
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Corrections. Chaplaincy Services
- Date of Original:
- 2014
- Subject:
- Volunteer workers in corrections--Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- pamphlets
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Pamphlet on volunteer services in Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- OCLC 1112669377
NZ MMS ID 9918776634302931
Call Number R300 .M1 2014 V6 - Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-br300-b-pm1-b2014-bv6-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-br300-b-pm1-b2014-bv6-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
For More Information Contact:
Dr. A. Steven Turner Director of Chaplaincy Services Ph: (478) 992-5904 Fax: (478) 992-5930 Email: turnes02@dcor.state.ga.us
Chaplaincy Services Georgia Department of Corrections 300 Patrol Rd Upshaw 5th Floor Forsyth Georgia 31029 Website: www.dcor.state.ga.us
Department of Corrections Education and Programs Division
Volunteer Services
BRIAN OWENS COMMISSIONER
Chaplaincy Services
Volunteer Program Mission Statement
To help reduce recidivism
To participate in correctional programs which address abusive and addictive behavior and support offender's successful transition from custody to community.
To mobilize (identify, recruit, train, and monitor) resource persons and groups from the community in order to provide services and mentoring for the habilitation or rehabilitation of offenders.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING COURSES
Corrections Reentry Overview
Games Inmates Play
The Role of Volunteer/Rules of Volunteer/Code of Ethics
Sexual Misconduct
Unlawful Harassment/Sexual Harassment
PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
Infectious Diseases
Right to Know/Key Control Emergency Procedures
Volunteer Services
Spiritual Development Character Building Values Parenting Worship Family and Relationship Building Like Skills AA/NA Communication Skills Anger Management Financial Planning Career Development
Volunteer Opportunities
Institutional Volunteers Mentors Educators Counselors Tutors Musicians Librarians Volunteer Coordinators Ministerial Leaders Spanish American Coordinators Asian Volunteers Volunteers for Youth Offenders
Volunteer Application Process
Contact the Facility Volunteer Coordinator where you intend to volunteer
Fill out a volunteer application Return the application to the
Facility Volunteer Coordinator All applicants must consent to a
criminal history background check (GCIC/NCIC) The Facility Volunteer Coordinator will schedule a training class or direct you to a training sight for Orientation/Volunteer Certification Training The process is complete when you receive your Volunteer I.D. and Locator Card, then you will coordinate your assignment and service agreement with the Facility Volunteer Coordinator at the service facility
*In this process of reviewing felony charges some applicants may not qualify to become a volunteer in a prison setting, but may qualify to volunteer in a Transitional Center or
Probation Detention Center.