• Faith-based programming 
• Higher education and literacy support 
• Wellness and mindfulness practices 
• Mentoring and life skills workshops 
• Job readiness and workforce assistance 
• Parenting classes and family reunification 
• Violence prevention and trauma counseling 
• Housing and reentry support 
• Behavioral health and substance use recovery 
• Arts, cultural enrichment, and creative expression 

These programs enhance residents’ quality of life and increase their opportunities for success after release. 

• Be at least 18 years of age (21 for some roles) 
• Pass a criminal background investigation 
• Submit a Tuberculosis (TB) test result (positive results disqualify participation) 
• Demonstrate good character and ability to contribute meaningfully 

Returning citizens may volunteer if: 

• They have not been incarcerated or on probation in the past 3 years 
• They have no active separation orders from current residents 

• Step 1 — Application 
  • Download the Volunteer Services Application Packet. 
  • Complete all forms, including TB test results, and background check forms. 
  • Save as one PDF named: Lastname_Firstname_Organization.pdf 
  • Example: Smith_Jane_GWU.pdf 
• Step 2 — Submit Packet 
  • Email your completed PDF to: [email protected] 
• Step 3 — DOC Processing & Initial Certification 
  • To be cleared, you must provide: 
  • Completed application 
  • TB test results 
  • Background check forms 
  • Attendance at DOC orientation training 
  • Volunteers will receive an email confirming their clearance. 
•  Step 4 — Training 
  • After successful completion of training, volunteers are enrolled by the Training Department via email (handled by Ms. Wallace/Training Academy). 
  • Note: Contractors are required to complete 40 hours of total training hours (16 hours in person and 24 hours online). Volunteers are required to complete 8 hours of training online only.  
  • Training is split between virtual and in-person (as applicable). 
  • Submit training certificates via email upon completion to the training academy. 
• Step 5 — Badges 
  • After clearance and training are complete, volunteers will receive an email from the volunteer services coordinator with the ID application and badge pick-up information. 
  • Badges are issued after clearance and training. They may be picked up from:  
  • DOC HQ (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) 
  • CTF Leisure Skills (Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m.) 
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID. 

• Step 1 – Initiating Recertification 
  • Submit updated TB results, forms, and training certificates. 
  • Note: TB testing may be completed at your primary care provider, a university medical center, or a local CVS MinuteClinic. 
• Step 2 – Annual Refresher Training 
  • Volunteers are enrolled once cleared; certificates must be submitted. 
• Step 3 – Badge Pick Up 
  • Badges are issued after clearance and training. They may be picked up from:  
  • DOC HQ (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) 
  • CTF Leisure Skills (Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m.) 
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID and your expired DOC ID.  

• Organizations wishing to deliver a program must complete the New Program/Service Proposal Application (NPSPA). [Hyperlink to this page: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4817b45a046e4f9dbd89bde23970a505 ] 
• Once approved, a designated liaison should guide their volunteers to complete providers complete the volunteer clearance process before starting services.