Why Should I Volunteer?
Inmates and prisons aren't popular subjects. In
fact, they're something most people would prefer to ignore.
While it may be tempting to think of them as "somebody else's
problem", the fact is... they're everyone's problem.
Roughly 97% of the individuals who are incarcerated eventually go back
to their hometowns. It's imperative that the department and
community work hand in hand to help these people become better
citizens while serving their debt to society. Volunteers are out
greatest outside resource in accomplishing this goal.
The need for volunteers is constant at nearly every
TDOC prison. There are countless ways in which to
volunteer your time, both inside and outside the facility. The Tennessee
Department of Correction offers numerous programs related to basic
literacy, job training, family counseling, and mentoring, as well as a
host of religious activities. No matter
what your interest, there is a way to help and make a difference.
Send comments or questions to TDOC
webmaster.
