Prison Ministry Lay Volunteers

I was in prison and you came to visit me." Matthew 25:36

We need your help!

We are looking for new male and female volunteers for Liturgy of the Word and Rosary prayers in both the Remand Centre and the Calgary Correctional Centre.

• If you are interested in being considered for prison ministry in Calgary, please email [email protected] for the Volunteer Information form and return the completed form to the same address. 

Volunteering Opportunities at Calgary Remand Centre

• A prison for male inmates awaiting sentencing of crimes (ranging from murders, sex offenders, pesty crime violators to immigrants awaiting hearings and even persons with un-paid ticket violation). 
• Duties include attending either “weekend afternoon” and/or “weeknight” programs including Rosary” Program, Liturgy of the Word reflection and potentially Alpha program.
• Serving the religious needs of Young to Middle-Aged Adults in an ecumenical setting.
• Comfortable serving inmates of all ages, races and first nation background and from faithful to atheists.
• Respect inmates, and cooperate with guards, staff, chaplains, and fellow volunteers.
• Follow Diocesan Volunteer Codes of Conduct and prison rules.
• Keeping of boundary condition in a high security environment.
• Be a pastoral minister, being genuinely empathic, generous, and gracious with a heart to serve Jesus; I was in prison and you visited me. (Mathew 25:36)
• Look past the inmates’ exteriors and help them to find a connection between their personal story and the biblical stories of faith; Sharing of the message of Faith, Hope and Love.
• Commitment of once a month to every two weeks frequency.
• One on one training will be provided.
• Praesidium Course, Police Check and Prison Orientation required.

Volunteering Opportunities at Calgary Correctional Centre

• A prison for sentenced male inmates (less than 2 years; crimes ranging from sex offenders, pesty crime violators to immigrants awaiting hearings and even persons with un-paid ticket violation).    
• Duties include attending either “weekend afternoon” and/or “weeknight” programs including Rosary” Program, Liturgy of the Word reflection and potentially Alpha program.
• Serving the religious needs of Young to Middle-Aged Adults in an ecumenical setting
• Comfortable serving inmates of all ages, races and first nation background and from faithful to atheists.
• Respect inmates, and cooperate with guards, staff, chaplains, and fellow volunteers
• Follow Diocesan Volunteer Codes of Conduct and prison rules
• Keeping of boundary condition in a high security environment
• Be a pastoral minister, being genuinely empathic, generous, and gracious with a heart to serve Jesus; I was in prison and you visited me. (Mathew 25:36)
• Look past their exteriors and help them to find a connection between their personal story and the biblical stories of faith; Sharing of the message of Faith, Hope and Love
• Commitment of once a month to every two weeks frequency
• One on one training will be provided
• Praesidium Course, Police Check and Prison Orientation required

​As with any volunteering opportunities, we require a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check (VSPIC), the completion of the Praesidium Academy sexual abuse prevention training, and the agreement to the Code of Pastoral Conduct and Accountability for Volunteers. This information will be provided to you after submitting your application.