Span's Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative (PRI) employs the use of volunteer mentors to help former prisoners achieve career goals, maintain employment and stay out of prison.
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%newline%The PRI Mentoring Program connects clients with committed, community-connected and personally experienced volunteer mentors...
Span's Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative (PRI) employs the use of volunteer mentors to help former prisoners achieve career goals, maintain employment and stay out of prison.
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%newline%The PRI Mentoring Program connects clients with committed, community-connected and personally experienced volunteer mentors who empower clients through role modeling, experience sharing, on-going discussion and action planning. Mentors work with clients to achieve reintegration goals, such as establishing initial employment, accessing interim job-training, and searching for long-term career opportunities that will provide a living wage and improved quality of life.
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%newline%Demonstrated to be a vital link to successful re-entry, mentoring support is a central part of any PRI client's successful reintegration into society. Volunteers bring a different perspective and approach to career development that draws upon real life experiences and personal responses.
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%newline%Mentor responsibilities include:
%newline%- Calling client on a weekly basis
%newline%- Meeting with client in person on a monthly basis
%newline%- Submitting progress reports to mentor coordinator on a monthly basis
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%newline%Mentor support includes:
%newline%- Training sessions
%newline%- Monthly mentor support groups
%newline%- Mentor coordinator support(more)
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