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"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give." --Winston Churchill

Find out why nearly 2000 community members across Vermont volunteer with us, and why many say they get back more than they give by volunteering.  Positions are available in the Community, Probation, Parole and Correctional Facilities.

There are many opportunities to get involved with the Department of Corrections and help improve the community.

 

Probation, Parole and Community Roles:

  • Casework Assistant: Assist probation and parole officers with caseload related duties. 
  • Education: Assist youthful offenders get their high school diplomas through one-on-one tutoring or teaching a class. 
  • Offender Reentry: Assist in developing a well planned transition for offenders reentering the community. 
  • Reparative Board Program: Be part of a community team ensuring that offenders on probation for low risk offenses make amends to their victims and repair the harm they caused the community. 
  • Victim Impact Panels: Help instruct a class comprised of offenders about the impacts of DUI on others. More information on victim impact panels can be found here.
  • Victim Liaison: Assist victims of offenses to ensure their needs are met. 

 

For information about volunteering at Probation, Parole, or in Community Justice please contact:

NorthwestHerb Sinkinsonherb.sinkinson@ahs.state.vt.us802-651-     1793
SouthwestMargery Reurinkmargery.reurink@ahs.state.vt.us

802-885-    9831 

Northeast Chris Bartonchris.barton@ahs.state.vt.us

802-334-     8928 

SoutheastJohn Cassarino  john.cassarino@ahs.state.vt.us802-747-     4603

Correctional Facility Roles:

  • Education: Assist staff with helpign to teach small classes, do tutoring with individuals or assist staff with library functions.
  • Parenting: Help teach parenting skills to parents and parents to be.
  • Recreation: Help to organize events, supervise gym activities or help with teaching leisure skills. 
  • Religion and Spirituality: Help intruct bible study groups, do pastoral work one-to-one or help with church services.  
  • Substance Abuse: Lead self-help groups, or facilitate substance abuse education groups.
  • Casework: Assist casework staff with casework related services. 

 For more information about volunteering at a Correctional facility please contact:

 

Chittenden Regional,

     Burlington

 Craig Genau

craig.genau@ahs.state.vt.us

802-

863-

7356

Marble Valley,

     Rutland

John

Cassarino

john.cassarino@doc.state.vt.us

802-

747-

4603

Northwest State,

     St. Albans

Kelly

Mangan

kelly.mangan@ahs.state.vt.us

802-

527-

4346

Northern State,

     Newport

Chris

Barton

chris.barton@ahs.state.vt.us

802-

334-

8928

Northeast Regional,

     St. Johnsbury

Chris

Barton

chris.barton@ahs.state.vt.us

802-

751-

1416

Southern State,

     Springfield

Margery

Reurink

margery.reurink@ahs.state.vt.us

802-

885-

9831

Southeast State,

     Windsor

Barry Mulcahy

barry.mulcahy@ahs.state.vt.us

802-

674-

1152