Chaplain Danny Horne speaks to the Faith and Character Based Advisory Board 
For More Information Contact: Danny Horne Director of Chaplaincy Services Ph: (478) 992-5904 Fax:(478) 992-5930 Email: horned00@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 Operations, Planning and Training Division 
Volunteer Services 
BRIAN OWENS COMMISSIONER 
Chaplaincy Services 
 
 Mission Statement 
The mission of the Georgia Department of Corrections is to create a safer GA by effectively managing offenders and providing opportunities for positive change. By having offenders to participate in programs which address many reentry needs, the offender can gain the tools needed for a successful transition in to society. By identifying, recruiting and training persons and groups from the community, GDC can offer services and men- 
VOLUNTEER TRAINING COURSES 
Volunteers will participate in training sessions to assist them in learning how to deal with offenders as well as rules and guidelines of the Department. These programs include: 
Corrections Reentry Overview Games Inmates Play Sexual Misconduct Unlawful Harassment/Sexual Harassment' PREA ( Prison Rape Elimination Act) Infectious Diseases Right to Know Key Control and Emergency Procedures 
 
Volunteer Services 
Volunteer programs are offered in a variety of areas related to providing tools for a successful reentry for the offender. Below are some program areas: 
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 
As a volunteer, there are many opportunity areas for you to participate. They in include: 
Institutional Volunteers Mentors Educators Counselors Tutors Musicians Librarians Volunteer Coordinators Ministerial Leaders Culturally diverse volunteers Volunteers: Youthful Offenders 
 
Volunteer Application Process 
Below is the procedure for starting the volunteer 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 Fa- 
*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.