volunteer

give a little time. change someone's week - and
impact their life.

our purpose

We help people impacted by the justice system move from fear and confusion to a clear, doable plan. Volunteers create the steady touchpoints that make that possible.

our vision

A world where a justice-involved moment doesn’t define a whole future—because community, information, and real chances are close at hand.

what you get

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Group support: Tech host, notes, resource links, action tracking.

Events & workshops: Registration, chat support, logistics, follow-ups.

Participant intake: Warm, structured intakes that reduce anxiety.

Research & resources: Map local jobs, benefits, reentry services, grants.

Skills help: Admin, design, data clean-up, outreach.

how it works

  1. Apply -> share skills & availability (2–3 mins).

  2. Onboard -> 30–45 min orientation + shadow.

  3. Help -> matched role with checklists and support.

what to expect

Start at 15–20 hrs/month. We scale with your capacity.

Quick onboarding • Role playbooks • Shadowing • Confidentiality & boundaries • Trauma-informed basics • Clear escalation paths

You’ll see simple metrics: attendance, follow-through on action items, time-to-match, therapy/job starts.

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER:

FAQs

How much time do I need to volunteer?

Most roles start at 10–20 hours per month. We size the commitment to your schedule.

Yes—mostly remote. We occasionally run local events; those are optional.

Group producer, intake & follow-ups, events support, and short skills projects (admin/design/research).

No. Lived experience is welcome, not required. We’ll train you on context and boundaries.

Yes—quick onboarding, role playbooks, shadowing, and a responsive staff channel.

Only for specific roles (e.g., in-person facility work). We’ll let you know if it applies.

Tell us as early as possible. We’ll reassign coverage and keep things moving.

Volunteers sign a confidentiality and conduct agreement; we follow clear escalation paths and trauma-informed practices.

GET INVOLVED

To learn more or get involved with SCS, use the Contact Us button below.