Purpose of Position
To be an adult presence to incarcerated children at Central Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles in accordance with the philosophy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Restorative Justice.

Responsibilities

• Faithfulness to the ministry

Skills Needed

• Patience, compassion, willingness to listen
• Ability to withhold judgment
• Ability to establish a rapport with teenagers

Amount of Time Required
Minimum commitment of one Sunday per month from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., or Wednesday evenings for approximately two hours after initial training period.

When Ministry is Performed
Sunday morning or Wednesday evening.

What to Wear
All volunteers are asked to follow instructions given for initial and subsequent visits.

Length of Commitment
Ongoing

Training Required
Brief orientation by facility chaplain on the day of first visit, in-depth one-day orientation scheduled by the Archdiocesan Office of Restorative Justice, and ongoing training as required by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Additional Requirements

• Age 21 or over
• Valid driver's license or state identification card
• All volunteers are screened by the Los Angeles County Probation Department

Contact
Jane Argento
Detention Ministry Coordinator
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