VOLUNTEERING

Interested in learning about us or joining our ministry team?

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer inside the jails or juvenile facilities or are just interested
in learning more about our ministry, you must begin by scheduling to attend one of our Ministry Overview
Presentations.

Click  HERE  to see available dates and submit your RSVP to attend the Ministry Overview Presentation.

Requirements needed to volunteer:

• Be a practicing Catholic
• Exhibit an ability to see the presence of God in the incarcerated
• Be willing to accept and obey facility rules
• Exhibit an awareness of one’s own gifts and limitations and be comfortable with them
• Be open, flexible, and non-judgmental
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Not on parole/probation for at least 3-4 years
• Pass background check
• Be in good physical and mental health
• Be willing to step outside your comfort zone
• Willingness to learn
• Complete Agency training and clearance approval requirements
• Commit to a minimum of 1 year and 24 hours of service within the year
• Complete all Restorative Justice Ministry training and faith formation requirements that include Emmaus Institute Basic Ministry Certification: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fi2Fl1rhmQR5ZvZIzct3FzDbBm7sU7N0/view?usp=sharing

Volunteer Opportunities

Duties include:

• Administrative Duties
  • Computer data input
  • Organizing
  • Sort & Prep materials
• Juvenile Retreats
• Leading Bible Studies
• Leading Communion Services
• One-to-One Pastoral Visits
• Sacramental Prep
• Music 
• Liturgical Helpers
• Fundraising

We also have opportunities to volunteer outside the correctional facilities through Outreach Services we partner with in the community. Learn more by attending our Ministry Overview Presentation mentioned above.