Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
We're sorry, the prison project is full for semester two. Applications will re-open at the beginning of the 2012/13 academic year.
Area Coordinator: Esther Wilkinson
Volunteer spec:
To get the most out of this area, volunteers need to be robust, mature and have a sound understanding of the realities of prison life. You need to have a positive outlook and a patient, calm demeanour coupled with a flexible approach to learning. Good listening and communication skills are vital.
Training for volunteers in this Area will include:
Health and Safety
Listening and communication
A look at life behind bars
Prison regulations and expectations
Volunteers on this project must attend a training session at HMP Wolds. This date will be confirmed later on.
Prison Education
Project coordinator: Leigh Poyner
What: Volunteers work under supervision in a classroom setting at HMP Wolds (a category C training prison). The academic ability ranges from complete illiteracy to studying at a degree level so volunteers must be flexible in their approach to supporting the men with their studies.
When and where: Volunteers arrange their times with the prison. Ideally, this will be one morning or afternoon a week but the prison can also accommodate those who would like to do more intensive hours, eg, every day for one or two weeks.
