Prison Ministry 
Volunteer Job Descriptions
| Job Title | Job Description | Desired Qualifications | Commitment | Requirements |
| Chapel Liturgy Leader | Lead the weekly Chapel Liturgy service with the help of pastoral support volunteers.. Discuss and catechize the weekly readings. | Minimum age, 18 Years. Knowledge of scripture. Be in good standing with your parish. Be a good listener. | Two to three hours a week. Minimum six months Reading and study of the weekly scripture readings. On going training | Security clearance and orientation. Volunteer orientation. Minimum of one year of catechetical training. |
| Bible Study Leader | Prepare and lead the weekly Bible study with the help of pastoral support volunteers.. | Minimum age, 18 Years. Knowledge of scripture. Be in good standing with your parish. Be a good listener. | Two to three hours a week. Minimum six months On going training | Security clearance and orientation. Volunteer orientation. Minimum of one year of catechetical training. |
| Course Leader | Lead Assigned courses with the help of pastoral support volunteers. | Minimum age, 18 Years. Knowledge of scripture. Be in good standing with your parish. Be a good listener. | Usually 6 to 12 weekly sessions. Course leader training. On going training. | Security clearance and orientation. Volunteer orientation. Minimum of one year of catechetical training. |
| Pastoral Support | Assist in any of the different areas of prison ministry as support. | Minimum age, 18 Years. Knowledge of scripture. Be in good standing with your parish. Be a good listener. | Minimum of two hours a month. On going training. | Security clearance and orientation. Volunteer orientation. |
| Inmate Visitor | Visit with inmates. | Minimum age, 18 Years. Knowledge of scripture. Be in good standing with your parish. Be a good listener. | Weekly and varies as needed. | Security clearance and orientation. Volunteer orientation. Visitor training program. |
| Inmate Pen Pal | Write to and respond to letters with inmates. | Minimum age, 18 Years. Knowledge of scripture. Be in good standing with your parish. Be a good listener. | Varies as needed. | Volunteer orientation. Pen Pal training program. |
| Fellowship | Attend fellowship events with the inmates. Visit, talk, proclaim or be involved with the music. | Minimum age, 18 Years. Knowledge of scripture. Be in good standing with your parish. Be a good listener. | A couple of hours a month. | Security clearance and orientation. Volunteer orientation. |
