Volunteer for OBK Returning Citizens

• Teach reading, writing and social skills
• Teach returning citizens to teach others to read
• Teach basic computer skills
• Mentor returning citizens
• Help find affordable housing in St. Clair and Madison Counties
• Search for job opportunities for returning citizens
• Collect items for hygiene kits for returning citizens

Volunteer to Help Address OBK Program Needs

• Expand outreach using social media skills
• Assist initiatives to expand OBK programs
• Assist preparation of news articles for OBK web & Newsletter
• Assist grant writer in submitting applications
• Develop a data base for contact lists
• Explore various fund-raising venues

Volunteer for Prison Ministry in the Diocese of Belleville

Pastoral Care

Inside the Prison: Sacramental, Catechetical, and Educational Programs

Outside the Prison: Providing Religious materials, family/victims support, and Re-Entry programs

Support Services: Clerical, Fundraising, and Prayer

Justice Advocacy

Inside the Prison: Restorative Justice, Legal Assistance, and Prison Safety and Abuse

Outside the Prison: Death Penalty and Sentencing Reform, Prison Privatization & Immigrant Detention Abolishment

Support Services: Parish and Diocese Awareness, Public Relations, and Data Collection and Research

How We Prepare You:

Formation

We provide formation on Christian Discipleship new prospects who desire to enter prison ministry both in and outside the prison.

Education

We provide training on correctional ministry, Restorative Justice & Catholic Social Teaching, and do’s and don’ts of working in a prison and jail ministry.

If interested in volunteering in any capacity,

please email obkministry2@gmail.com for further information.

Thank you!