Volunteer Information - DOCR

The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation provides a variety of programs that directly benefit those inmates who participate. These programs include but are not limited to: religious worship and instruction, education, recreation, and treatment. The general goal of inmate programs is to foster skills and attitudes that will enable inmates to successfully reintegrate into the community upon release.

Volunteering at Montgomery County Correctional Facility | 240-773-9898

The Inmate Services Section of the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is pleased to welcome volunteers in supporting our rehabilitative efforts. Volunteers are an integral part of providing important programs, services, and support to individuals in custody. We welcome citizen involvement from all cultural and socioeconomic segments of the community.

The Montgomery County Correctional Facility provides a variety of programs that directly benefit inmate participants through educational workshops, groups, curriculum programs and enrichment activities. The primary goal of inmate programs is to foster skills and attitudes that will enable inmates to successfully reintegrate into the community upon release. The department provides over a wide range of elective programs in the areas of addiction, education, library services, life skills, mental health, parenting, religion, reentry, recreation, and workforce development.  Programs are conducted seven days a week during daytime and evening hours.

Volunteer candidates are screened for eligibility and suitability. Volunteers must possess positive attributes as a role model and transferable skills that an inmate can benefit from and should express a sincere commitment to aid the facility in any area of need. After selection, volunteers receive orientation and annual training. Program effectiveness depends on how well volunteers responsibly engage the inmate population and support to the goals of the facility program mission.
 

Screening and Selection

Interested in Volunteering?  First contact Volunteer Coordinator Kathy Guevara               Telephone: (240) 773-9898 or  E-mail: [email protected]

  • Candidates must be 21 years of age or older
  • Complete and submit the Volunteers Application Form
  • Complete facility background process and have a clear criminal history of at least three (3) years
  • Selected volunteers will recieve orientation and training

Volunteer Documents

Volunteering at  Pre-Release and Reentry Services | 240-773-4212

Pre-Release and Reentry Services recruits volunteers from all cultural and socio-economic segments through local resources such as universities, colleges, the Montgomery County Volunteer Center, churches etc. Volunteers must be twenty one years of age or older. 

Volunteers provide a variety of services including one on one tutoring with residents, supervision and coaching of residents in the Career Resource Center, and assistance with resume writing. Volunteers with PRRS will receive orientation, training, and quarterly correspondence.

Selection

  • Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older
  • ​Complete Volunteer Application Packet
  • Clear a criminal history check