Prison Unit Facilitator
Prison Unit Facilitators lead "Steppin' Out", CrossWalk Center's 40 Weeks or less Character & Discipleship Pre-Release Journey inside Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Facilitators are provided curriculum by CrossWalk Center and must be able to commit to being present throughout the 40-week curriculum.
Qualifications:
- A mature and growing commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
- Be active in a local, Bible-believing church
- Possess a teaching spirit
- Have a burning desire to see lives transformed
- Desire to give back what they’ve graciously been given
- Know what it is like to walk in someone else’s shoes
- Serve through the gift of time
Requirements:
- Conduct classes according to CWC curriculum and training
- Set pace & schedule for class
- Notify Volunteer Coordinator immediately of any class changes
- Provide feedback to students regarding course progression
- Maintain required class records (registration forms, attendance reports, evaluation forms, etc.)
- Submit class records to Volunteer Coordinator
- Inform prison Chaplaincy staff and CrossWalk Volunteer
- Communicate any student issues (attendance, behavior, etc.)
- Stick with provided curriculum, but add emphasis to things that stood out to you
- Make time for discussion and questions whenever that feels natural (as you go, at the end, halfway, etc.)
- Complete in-person TDCJ Volunteer Training
- Facilitator Training must be completed at CrossWalk Center facilities and will take place consecutive Friday evening (2 hours) and Saturday (6 hours).
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Kellie.Bonem@crosswalkcenter.org, for further details and training schedules.
