About Release Prison Partnership
Release aims to reduce recidivism in Ireland through relating to, restoring, and reintegrating ExOffenders.
We Relate through visiting those in prison - listening to the needs of the individual, and fostering long-term relationships that extend beyond their sentence.
We Restore by offering courses in prisons, ranging from Alpha Bible studies to addiction recovery.
Finally, we Reintegrate, joining arms with a network of partner organisations and churches, serving as advocates to provide comprehensive housing, welfare entitlement, job training and placement, community support, and family remediation services upon release from prison.
What's Involved
The main role of Befriender is:
- To provide a friendly face and listening ear to people who are currently in prison.
- To bring social interaction and friendship to our service users and use a holistic approach in providing health promotion.
What's required for this position
- Good communication skills,
- An empathic manner and a good listener.
- Someone who can provide mentoring and support our service users.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Hospitality/ Befriending
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 2 years
Hours required: 1hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
5 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1
Other location details:
Mountjoy Dublin , Arbour Hill Dublin, Shelton Abbey, Wicklow.
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Participate in our mentoring Team – Gain skills and insight into people who are currently serving time in prison.
