Training Volunteers

The American Catholic Correctional Chaplains Association (ACCCA) has an accreditation program to train in-prison ministers.

As a prison volunteer there are many ways you can help. Here are just a few:

• Be a part of an intercessory parish prayer group
• Train to be a prison Eucharistic minister
• Lead a Bible study
• Mentor
• Speak on topics of interest to you and the inmates
• Become a pen and prayer partner
• Participate in retreats
• Advocate for victims’ rights
• Assist in transition from inmate to returning citizen
• Collect personal items such as hygiene and toiletry items and clothing
• Donate religious magazines
• Donate Christmas, Easter, and yearly celebration greeting cards
• Help the Office of Prison Ministry continue its efforts by donating financial support
• Support family members in crisis