Join us for an Alternatives to Violence (AVP) workshop on March 24th from 2-5. AVP is an all-volunteer, grassroots organization that offers experiential conflict transformation workshops in prisons, reentry communities, refugee camps, classrooms, and other environments in more than 60 countries worldwide.
This immersive workshop will consist of structured exercises, games, role plays, and group discussions. Workshops draw on people’s life experience and inner wisdom to help change how we engage in the problems and conflicts in our lives.
Space is limited - register now to save your spot! https://bit.ly/AVPWorkshop2024 #alternativestoviolence
1 hour ago
Thank you to the Lydia Circle from St Andrew Presbyterian Church for donating backpacks (and many more not seen here) filled with hygiene products for our members. This support means so much! #reentrymatters #reentry #volunteer
2 weeks ago
March 4th: Expungement and Employment Barriers Clinic at Shelter House! Registration required by March 1 and space is limited.
2 weeks ago
Reentry is more than employment or housing searches, it’s also getting out, socializing and having fun. Inside Out had a movie night on Friday where we watched Top Gun: Maverick, ate popcorn, pizza, and homemade cake and cookies thanks to our wonderful volunteers! #reentry #reentrymatters #formerlyincarcerated #returningcitizens
3 weeks ago
Our volunteer Bill Schiefer won two awards at last month's appreciation event. The volunteer with the most hours in 2023 and the "Golden Toolbelt Award" for all of his incredible work repairing, maintaining, and coordinating contractors for our Reentry House. We are lucky to have Bill as a volunteer at Inside Out! #volunteer #reentrymatters
3 weeks ago
Shoutout to Peter Nothnagle for winning our volunteer award of Mileage Maestro at last month's volunteer appreciation event. Peter always comes through (and often on very short notice) to give rides to help our members get to important appointments. Thanks Peter!
Interested in volunteering with Inside Out - shoot us a message! #volunteer #reentrymatters
3 weeks ago
Volunteer with Inside Out Reentry Community
Volunteering as a mentor is a great opportunity to volunteer from home! Inside Out is currently seeking male mentors to provide support to a returning citizen. Help an incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individual overcome barriers, increase confidence, and reach their goals through non-judgmental correspondence – listening, supporting, and offering companionship.
If you’re interested, apply here!
Apply to join Inside Out’s Board of Directors
Interested in supporting returning citizens in our community as well as criminal justice reform? Inside Out Reentry Community is seeking board members to join our team. Directors meet quarterly, and commit to three year terms. We welcome applications from individuals from all professional and educational backgrounds, of any age, race, or ethnicity. Applications from those with direct experience with the criminal legal system either personally or through family, background in accounting or fundraising, and landlords and employers are encouraged to apply. Complete the following application and we will be in touch: Board Application
Questions? Email us at [email protected] or call us at (319) 338-7996.
Here are what some of our current volunteers have to say about working with Inside Out:
“I find it satisfying and rewarding to help and encourage citizens who are facing the challenges of returning to free society after incarceration. They are confronted with many societal and economic barriers to successful reentry. Inside Out offers a community of assistance, encouragement, and peer support to help our members overcome those barriers. We believe that all who strive to be successful should be afforded every opportunity to achieve their goals of becoming productive and contributing members of the community. Volunteering at Inside Out has given me a unique opportunity to continue serving my community, and in a way that can perhaps make a difference in some individuals’ lives as well.”
– Dale Helling
“Volunteering at Inside Out has allowed me to create lasting relationships with members of our community I greatly value. Given my interest in building a more inclusive, equitable, and just community, Inside Out provides a space where meaningful steps towards this goal are taken. I have especially enjoyed participating in the efforts to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions. Increasing access to voting is an essential part of democracy and working with other passionate activists on this issue has been extremely rewarding as we work towards a shared goal. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and lived experiences, Inside Out has challenged my perceptions, and provided me with new approaches to tackling injustice and building a stronger community.”
– Caroline Garske
“Volunteering at Inside Out Reentry is an enlightening and enjoyable experience. The dedicated staff and engaging IO Community Members have inspired me to listen, learn, and assist in any way that I can. Seeing the joy of Members overcoming barriers placed before them is worth any time and support that I give.”
– Richard Grugin