NCJ Number
30827
Date Published
1974
Length
69 pages
Annotation
INTENDED FOR CORRECTIONAL VOLUNTEERS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, THIS MANUAL PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEER, THE NATURE OF CORRECTIONS IN WASHINGTON AND THE SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE.
Abstract
THE CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF A GOOD VOLUNTEER ARE REVIEWED, AND IT IS STRESSED THAT HUMAN QUALITIES OF CARING AND CONCERN ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN SPECIFIC BACKGROUND OR EDUCATIONAL QUALITIES. POSSIBLE VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AS PAROLE PLANNERS, TRANSPORTERS, A FAMILY RESOURCE, EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE, OR CONFIDANTE ARE DESCRIBED. A GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND LIST OF SUGGESTED READINGS ARE ALSO INCLUDED.