Our mission is to provide hope-centered, culturally responsive, trauma-informed spiritual care, guiding justice-involved youth in personal growth. We help them build critical life skills, set positive goals, and connect with support systems to foster their successful community reintegration.
Spiritual Group Service
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Small group counseling
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Sunday services
Companioning
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One-on-one mentoring
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Spiritual counseling
Community Involvement
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Inspirational greeting cards
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Career video interviews.
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Service-learning opportunities at Court hearings.
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Religious material donation.
Scheduled Group Activities
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Workshops: Seeking Safety; Decisions for Change
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Activities: Art, Music, Exercise, Mindfulness, etc.
Holistic Services
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One-on-one and small group guidance
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Connections with community services
Volunteer with ICHANGE
At ICHANGE, volunteers play a vital role in supporting justice-involved youth and young adults. Join our mission to provide healing-centered spiritual care and help guide the next generation toward a brighter future.
To become a volunteer, applicants must:
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Be 21 years or older and complete volunteer screening forms required by the Department of Probation.
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Attend ICHANGE orientation, training sessions, online Child Abuse Reporting training, and participate in a tour of Juvenile Hall.
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Provide proof of immunization and undergo quick response testing when visiting youth.
ICHANGE Volunteer Training Program
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ICHANGE mentors and volunteers receive specialized training from Interfaith Chaplains and experienced ICHANGE volunteers. Training focuses on:
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Understanding the issues and challenges faced by justice-involved youth.
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Learning healing-centered spiritual care practices.
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Group management techniques for working with small groups of youth.
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Continued support and ongoing training are provided to ensure you’re equipped to serve effectively.
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