Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Fresh Start is a program for highly motivated participants of Rikers Island Discharge Enhancement (RIDE), which reduces rearrest and reincarceration of men serving short sentences on Rikers Island by providing transitional planning and aftercare services. Fresh Start provides cognitive skills, job readiness, and vocational training, including computer literacy and culinary arts education programs.

As a volunteer, you would support staff by doing research, communicating with participants, assisting in recruitment, and completing other tasks as needed.

A great opportunity to share and develop communication and non-profit experience while making a difference in the lives of participants!

Because this position is located on Rikers Island, people with past convictions need not apply.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Osborne Association We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Administrative & Clerical Legal This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Adult Education & Job Skills Development Community Development Arts & Culture Human Rights Legal & Justice Other This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Senior Citizens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Contact Person: Keenan Pace, Development Assistant, (718) 707-2653, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 175 Remsen Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 (See a map) Directions:   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Borough Hall: 2,3,4,5,M,R,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2 Web Site: http://www.osborneny.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Brooklyn Volunteer Shifts Monday-Friday 9-5