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At Friends Fellowship, our volunteers are the heart of the ministry. By entering correctional facilities and building meaningful relationships with incarcerated women, volunteers have the opportunity to share God's love, hope, encouragement, and grace in powerful ways.

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To ensure a safe, effective, and Christ-centered ministry, we ask all volunteers to embrace the following standards of service:

 

Serve as a Team

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Ministry is most effective when we work together. Each volunteer plays an important role in fulfilling our mission, and we value cooperation, encouragement, and mutual support. We are committed to serving as one team with one purpose.

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Be Dependable and Prepared

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Volunteering is a meaningful commitment that requires time, energy, preparation, and a heart for serving others. We ask volunteers to honor their commitments and arrive prepared to participate fully in ministry activities.

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Be Present and Punctual

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Reliability is essential. If you are unable to fulfill a scheduled commitment, please notify your Director or Assistant Director as far in advance as possible.

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Respect Confidentiality and Dignity

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Volunteers are entrusted with personal information and experiences shared by the women we serve. We are committed to protecting confidentiality and treating every individual with dignity, respect, and compassion.

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Practice Empathy

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Seek to understand and support others without judgment or over-involvement. Effective ministry is built on listening, encouragement, and healthy relationships that empower rather than create dependency.

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Offer Hope and Encouragement

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We strive to provide positive encouragement while helping women develop realistic expectations and goals. Our role is to inspire hope, growth, and personal responsibility grounded in faith.

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Maintain Professional Boundaries

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Healthy boundaries protect both volunteers and participants. Volunteers should avoid becoming overly involved in personal matters and should always maintain appropriate, professional relationships.

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Demonstrate Respect for All People

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Friends Fellowship values each person as created in God's image. Volunteers are expected to respect cultural, personal, ethical, and individual differences while fostering an environment of acceptance and encouragement.

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Follow Dress and Facility Requirements

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Volunteers must comply with all dress codes, security procedures, and facility guidelines established by the correctional institution being served.

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Never Stop Learning

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Questions are encouraged. Volunteers should seek clarification whenever needed and complete all training, orientation, and volunteer requirements established by Friends Fellowship and the correctional facility.

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Safety and Security

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Correctional facilities operate within a highly controlled environment, and security is a critical part of prison ministry.

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All volunteers must follow facility rules and procedures at all times.

• Only bring approved items into the facility.

• Never take unauthorized items into a correctional facility.

• Never remove items, notes, messages, gifts, or other materials from an incarcerated individual.

• Follow all gate release procedures and security instructions.

• Immediately report concerns or questions regarding facility policies.

 

Violations of facility rules may result in the loss of volunteer privileges and could involve legal consequences.

 

OUR COMMITMENT 

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Friends Fellowship seeks volunteers who serve with integrity, compassion, humility, and a desire to reflect the love of Christ. Together, we create an environment where women can experience hope, healing, spiritual growth, and the support needed to build a brighter future.

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"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." -Colossians 3:23-

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