November 24
Pathways to Freedom Prison Workshop – CMC
January 24, 2026 - January 25, 2026
CALIFORNIA MEN’S COLONY
January 24 – January 25, 2026
“One Accord” Gathering – Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:00 am (CMC Prison Parking Lot)
All Volunteer Attendance Is Required
Thank you for your interest in our event!
The application deadline has passed, and we are no longer accepting new applications.
We hope you’ll consider applying for future opportunities!
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.
Please review the Event Timeline and Attendance Policies sections bellow prior to Submitting Your Application for this project.
EVENT TIMELINE
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION DEADLINE
December 8
INTENDED NOTIFICATION OF VOLUNTEER STATUS
December 15
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMATION FORM SUBMITTED
January 24
“ONE ACCORD” GATHERING 7:00AM PLEASE NOTE: VOLUNTEER ATTENDANCE REQUIRED – IN PERSON
January 24-25
PATHWAYS TO FREEDOM WORKSHOP
ATTENDANCE POLICIES
ATTENDANCE REQUIRED
As a volunteer, in-person attendance is required for the entire prison project which starts at 7:00 am on Saturday morning at the “One Accord” Gathering and ends on Sunday evening with the completion of the workshop.
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.
VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT
By submitting your application, it means you can commit to being present for all the applicable attendance requirements above and for the entire weekend project.
EXPENSES & GUIDELINES
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.
Food – Volunteers bring their own packed lunch at this 2-day workshops.
COVID GUIDELINES
- Currently California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) does not require masks.
- You are encouraged 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.
SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT
STEP 2
SUBMIT YOUR CLEARANCE FORM
Submit this form ONLY if:
- Your Driver’s License (or other submitted ID) has changed.
- There are changes to your arrests and/or incarceration history since you last filled out this form.
Important:
- You must bring the same ID you submitted with this form to enter the prison.
- Please make sure that your ID is valid.
STEP 3
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND FORM
If you have already filled out this form, you do not need to resubmit it.
