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NEPACS provides a range of volunteering opportunities at prisons throughout the North East, which can provide a valuable basis for people of any age wishing to go on into work within the prison system or childcare, and are equally suited to retired people or part time workers. In addition to specific training for each project. an annual training day on a specific theme is arranged by NEPACS, and some prisons arrange tours and allow volunteers to attend their special internal training sessions on aspects of prison life. Hours are flexible and commitment can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Travel expenses are paid. Minimum age: 18. Visitors’ Centres Volunteering opportunities are available at all NEPACS-run visitors’ centres, as listed below. Tasks involve: Providing a welcoming reception facility for all visitors, logging visits, liaising with prison personnel , providing information and support, both in the visits process and the wider situation of prisoners’ families, and serving refreshments. Volunteers are needed for afternoons and some mornings. Contact the co-ordinators below. Acklington/Castington Friends & Families Support
Centre Durham Visitors’ Centre Frankland Visitors’ Centre Low Newton Visitors’ Centre Child Care Projects NEPACS volunteers staff play areas in prison visits rooms, providing play activities, giving the children and parents valuable space during the visits process. Volunteers are needed for afternoons and some mornings. Contact: Christine Slassor, 0191 332 3676 Young People’s Project Volunteers supervise teenagers and pre-teenagers in the youth room at Durham visitors’ centre, equipped with games, books and electronic equipment, and provide support and advice. Contact: Maggie Cherry 0191 332 3676 Prison Visits Rooms Refreshment counters Volunteers serve refreshments in visits rooms within prisons. Volunteers are needed for afternoons and some mornings. Contact: Sandy Anderson:sanderson@nepacs.co.uk |
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