RISE

We need volunteers to go inside prisons with RISE! 

In-Prison Program Milestone Events are a 5-8 hour time commitment taking place inside one of five Nebraska Department of Corrections (NDCS) facilities.

In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers spend a full day inside the prison facility with program participants going over resumes, cover letters, personal statements, mock interviews, and business ideations.

In-Prison Program Business Pitch Competitions and Graduations are held roughly six-months from the beginning of a RISE cohort and celebrate the completion of programming. Volunteers spend a full day inside the prison facility with program participants and judge a business pitch competition, provide feedback, and vote on pitch competition winners. Volunteers also help celebrate this milestone acheivement.

Lunch, coffee, water, and snacks provided.

Frequency:
In-Prison Coaching is available for signup as-needed. Typically, In-Prison Coaching opportunities are open to NDCS-approved volunteers for registrations every 3 months.

In-Prison Pitch Competition and Graduation signups are available as-needed. These opportunities are open to NDCS-approved volunteers through RISE, every 3 months.

Requirements:

• NDCS volunteer clearance prior to event
• This process takes 90 days+.
• Registration through our website at least 30 days prior to event
• NDCS dress code