Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Our main volunteer opportunity is our Mother's Voice Program. Our program strives to maintain the bonds between a mother and her child(ren) during a period of the mother's incarceration. The mothers record themselves reading a book and we mail the CDs, along with a copy of the book, so that children are able to listen to their mother's voice and read along. Our volunteers assist the mothers by helping with the equipment, assisting the mothers with lower literacy levels and bringing the tapes from the jail so that they may be mailed. The minimum requirement is one visit a month. Most volunteers stay in the jail for 1-2hours during a visit.

Volunteers must be able to receive Act 33/34 clearances and travel to volunteer in the Allegheny County Jail.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Lydia's Place, Inc.

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X X Evening X X X X X X X Monthly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

Contact Person: Antoinette Grier, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

Allegheny County Jail, 950 Second Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (See a map)

Directions:

The Jail is located on Second Avenue in the Ddowntown Pittsburgh area. It is reachable from Second Avenue travelling from Hazelwood and is one half block from the 10th Street Bridge from the South Side.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: First Street Parking Garage Stop,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: Second Avenue Bus Stops, 5 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.portauthority.org/ride/ride.html

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Homestead Pittsburgh West Mifflin
Counties:		Allegheny

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	Yes
Is this a family friendly activity?
	No
If yes, what is the minimum age for children?
	18

Last updated on October 6, 2009