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Opportunity Details

Friends Outside Peer Coach

Do you have a passion for social change and criminal justice? Are you an advocate for criminal offenders and ex-offenders? Do you believe in restoring justice, providing hope, and supporting change for those impacted by incarceration? 

Friends Outside is a program that supports the incarcerated, their family members, and those recently released in Santa Cruz County. We are looking for passionate, empathetic volunteers to be case managers and peer coaches for our program!

Volunteers with Friends Outside have meaningful and fulfilling roles helping with case management, doing resource referrals for clients, and peer coaching to help re-integrate ex-offenders to life on the outside.

Volunteers are needed in Santa Cruz on Thursdays from 12:30 - 4:00 (3-hour shift during that time). 
Volunteers are needed in Watsonville on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 (Bilingual English and Spanish is preffered in Watsonville).

Requirements:

  • Volunteers will be trained at no cost by Friends Outside

  • 3 hour/week commitment

  • Minimum of 6 months of service
     

The ideal volunteer might:

  • Be bilingual in English and Spanish for the Watsonville office

  • Have a background in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or mental health.

  • If these skills don't apply to you, don't worry! They are not required, just helpful.

Justice & Legal Services
Offenders/Ex-offenders

Age Minimum (with Adult): 21+, Minimum Age:21+

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Volunteers needed through 8/31/2024
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
Katie Anaya

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1740 17th Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: 831-427-5070
connect@scvolunteercenter.org

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