VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Parenting Visitation Department of Corrections

Comprehensive Community Action

Job Location:

Cranston, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Internship

Description

This volunteer role supports parentchild visits within the Department of Corrections (DOC). These visits are designed to facilitate healthy structured interactions between incarcerated parents and their children and to strengthen family bonds.

Schedule

Visits are held weekly on Saturday mornings.

Volunteer shifts are available from 8:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. or 8:45 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Key Responsibilities

Visit facilitation: Greet families and support Saturday morning sessions to help maintain a welcoming child-centered environment.
Activity support: Assist children with age-appropriate activities using provided materials.
Special events: Provide support for reunification programs holiday visits and other family-engagement events (e.g. parenting days).

Requirements

Volunteer Requirements

Background checks: Must successfully complete required criminal background screening.
Mandatory orientation: Complete a two-day DOC facility orientation security training and specialized trauma-informed care workshops.

Desired Skills & Qualities

Professional neutrality: Maintain professionalism and objectivity in an emotionally sensitive correctional setting.
Cultural Competency: Work effectively with diverse populations; bilingual proficiency (especially Spanish) is preferred.
Active Listening: Serve as a supportive nonjudgmental presence while providing appropriate encouragement to families.

Required Experience:

Intern

InternshipDescriptionThis volunteer role supports parentchild visits within the Department of Corrections (DOC). These visits are designed to facilitate healthy structured interactions between incarcerated parents and their children and to strengthen family bonds.ScheduleVisits are held weekly on Sa...