Volunteering in the Prison Invisits Program includes facilitating activities/games for children during visiting hours with their parents in prison, with a focus on making the visits environment more child friendly.

Activities with children to facilitate play bonding with the parent may include: Art activities Games including board games and ball games Craft activities including drawing and art construction Books and reading activities Toys that make the environment feel safe and familiar Themed activities specific to celebration days e.g making cards for birthdays, Easter, Christmas, making cakes for mother's day and other special occasions

Requirement Experience in working with children is preferred although not essential.  A friendly and open personality with a willingness to work within the prison visitor's centre is a requirement.  In most cases, volunteers work in pairs. A Working with Children Check is required and is free for volunteers