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Amicus offers a number of volunteer opportunities,
many simply involving offering friendship to an inmate or
ex-offender-men and women, adults and youth who are motivated to build
new lives. Most opportunities involve a minimum of monthly contact and
a one-year commitment to the relationship.
Studies show that inmates who have an ongoing,
positive one-to-one relationship with a community member are 40% less
likely to offend again. That adds up to a big difference in reducing
crime and promoting the positive contributions we all have to give to
our community.
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
10 Ways to Get Involved at Amicus
1. Learn more about us! Invite Amicus to your group or class.
2. Donate gently used men's clothing, especially sizes XL, XXL and up.
3. Hold a clothing drive to gather winter clothing, such as hats, gloves, and coats.
4. Intern with us! Gain valuable job experience and get engaged with your community
5. Volunteer your professional expertise to help serve our clients. Be a presenter, a mentor, help develop position papers, or serve as an advisor.
6. Put together a "Coming Home" hygiene kit to help ease the reentry process for ex-offenders.
7. Help out at a special event hosted by Amicus. Among other events, we hold a fundraising walk every year and always need volunteer help.
8. Write a letter to the editor for your local newspaper or contribute to the Amicus blog or social media outlets through Amicususa.org
9. Volunteer at Second Chance Day on the Hill or other advocacy activities.
10. Be a One-To-One volunteer-our most renowned and rewarding volunteer experience! By extending the hand of friendship to an inmate,
volunteers help inmates feel cared about, develop trust, and try out new behaviors.
For more information,
contact Amicus:
chris@amicususa.org
www.amicususa.org
612-348-8570
Amicus depends on the generous help of many
individuals and groups. We would love to talk with you about what you
might be able to offer. Extensive training and staff support is
available to volunteers. Speakers are also available to address
groups.
Apply to be a volunteer mentor or a volunteer
Amicus in the One to One program by completing the Volunteer
Application (or PDF
format) and returning it to the Amicus office. You will then
be contacted by Community Engagement staff to arrange for an interview.
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To view a list of volunteer events, click here.
"Never doubt that
a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
For more information, call us
at (612) 348-8570 or email the Amicus Volunteer and Mentoring Program Managers, Chris Doege at
chris@amicususa.org or Robyn McCullough at
robyn@amicususa.org
We look forward to
hearing from you!
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