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Pathways to Freedom Prison Workshop – CMC
May 17 - May 19
Pathways to Freedom Prison Workshop
CALIFORNIA MEN’S COLONY
May 18 – 19, 2024
Join our volunteer team to take part in a service project that truly transforms and heals.
Our prison program, the Pathways to Freedom workshop, is presented in a large group setting and teaches communication skills, relationship skills, and also works at the emotional level, offering a specific skill set to heal the underpinnings of anger.
Due to the logistics of this event, the volunteer team for this project will be open to veteran volunteers only (people who have already volunteered in an FTC large workshop).
EVENT TIMELINE
ATTENDANCE POLICIES
Attendance Required
As a volunteer, in-person attendance is required for the entire prison project which starts early Saturday morning at the “One Accord” meeting and ends on Sunday evening with the completion of the workshop. By submitting your application, it means your intention is to commit to being present for the entire project (from the Saturday morning orientation to the end of the workshop Sunday).
CANCELLATIONS & NO-SHOW’S
Life happens and there are situations beyond our control. We understand and take these circumstances into consideration. With that in mind, if you have a history of dropping, you may be impacting your future chances of being selected as part of the volunteer team for the prison workshops.
COVID Guidelines
- Currently California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) does not require masks.
- You have the option to wear masks for your own health and well-being.
- Flexibility. We are working closely with the prison to prepare for these events understanding that if COVID numbers surge, for the safety of our participants and volunteers, we will need to reschedule. Please know that the event may be cancelled on short notice.
Food & Lodging Expenses
Lodging Expense – As a 501-c3 we rely on the generosity and goodwill of our volunteers to run these programs! As part of that, volunteers pay for their own hotel rooms (at a discounted rate).
Food – FTC provides lunch for all volunteers at our large In-Prison workshops and a continental breakfast is provided by the hotels.
We also encourage all volunteers to leave a tip for hotel staff (they’re truly amazing!).
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Submit Your Volunteer Application
To volunteer for this event, please complete the Volunteer Application form.
SUBMIT YOUR SECURITY CLEARANCE FORM
NEW VOLUNTEERS
This form is required.
RETURNING VOLUNTEERS
Please submit a new Security Clearance form if your Driver’s License (or other submitted ID) has changed or if you have had any changes to your arrests and/or incarceration history since you last filled out this form.
ALL VOLUNTEERS
• You will need to bring the ID that you submitted with you when you enter the prison.
• Please make sure that your ID is valid.
SUBMIT YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND FORM
NEW VOLUNTEERS
This form is required.
RETURNING VOLUNTEERS
If you have already filled out this form, you do not need to resubmit it.
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