Be a Volunteer
Transitions Mentoring Program for Youthful Offenders – This program provides mentors and life skills training for youth ages 16 to 22 who are serving prison sentences in Manson Youth Institute in Cheshire and York Correctional Institution in Niantic. Mentors ages 18 and older are asked to provide one hour per week for in-prison visits for 8 months to 1 year. Mentors and the incarcerated youth are screened, approved and trained by Family ReEntry and the Connecticut Department of Correction.
For more information about becoming a Transitions Mentor, contact John Mele (Men’s Coordinator) at (203) 362-2452, ext 104, johnmele@familyreentry.org; or Ginger Wilk (Women’s Coordinator) at (203) 362-2452 x 104, gingerwilk@familyreentry.org
Champions Mentoring Program – Champions provides mentors for Bridgeport children ages 6 to 15 who have a parent or close relative in prison. Mentors ages 18 and older are asked to provide 45 to 90 minutes per week for at minimum of one year to meet with their assigned youth. Hours are during the day or in the evening. Mentors are screened and trained by Family ReEntry staff.
For more information about becoming a Champions Mentor contact : Jaimie DeSisto, Program Manager at 203-382-1190, jaimiedesisto@familyreentry.org.Events Committee – the Event Committee helps Family ReEntry plan, manage and implement our annual fundraisers. Meetings are held a few times a year, with most work being done by phone and e-mail. A wide variety of activities are available, including list building and other areas where help is welcomed. For more information contact: Valeria Wells, Director of Development and Communications, at 203.838.0496 x113
Special Interests – If you have an area of expertise, a unique skill or special interest and you would like to get involved as a volunteer, please call us at 203.838.0496 x 104. From board governance to one-on-one support, we will try to find ways to match your special interest with a program or specific client who would benefit from your knowledge. If you want to talk about how you can help, contact us at info@familyreentry.org.
