We are recruiting volunteers for our Prison Invisits Program operational in the Numinbah Correctional Centre..

SHINE for Kids programs are designed to provide positive opportunities to reduce the likelihood of children transitioning into child protection and justice systems, help avoid family fragmentation, and to reduce both juvenile and adult recidivism.

The Prison In-Visits program supports positive family interaction and provides a variety of arts, craft and diversionary activities for children to share with their parents with a focus on making the visits environment more child friendly. This program is conducted within the relevant visiting area of the following correctional Center: Numinbah Correctional Centre

Volunteers hold a valuable role in ensuring that children have a positive experience during these visits with their family. The program seeks to strengthen the bond between parents and children.

Following are the duties included but not limited to;

Support the Child and Family Coordinator to implement the program for the Prison in-Visits program, ensuring they’re meeting the needs of children visiting the Correctional Centre and are implemented in a flexible, age appropriate, culturally competent and safe manner. Maintain an open, warm and professional relationship with all parents (inmate and non-inmate) and share positive information about children with their parents. Promoting a caring, culturally appropriate and nonjudgmental environment for children where they are the priority and where they, and their families, are treated with dignity and respect. Ensure a safe environment for all those who attend the Centre taking into account child care and protection principles of situational prevention and risk management. Be aware of, and adhere to, SHINE for Kids policies and procedures including the Professional Conduct and Ethics Policy. Support the Child and Family Coordinator to implement activities at prison in-visit events such as Christmas parties, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and cultural events and activities such NAIDOC Day, Chinese New Year, etc.

If you want to make a real positive difference in the lives of children affected by criminal justice system, then please click the "Apply" button below to apply online to volunteer with us.

Please note:  Our Volunteer recruitment process can take up to a minimum of 6 weeks.  We thank you for your patience and understanding.