Jail Ministry Volunteer Application Step 1 of 2 50% Your Personal InformationFull Name(Required) First Middle Last Maiden NameMaiden NameAddress(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Date of Birth(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY Phone(Required)Gender(Required) Male Female Driver’s License #Occupation(Required)Email Address(Required) Are you interested in learning more about our Circles of Support program? Yes No Have you ever been convicted of a felony or are you currently on probation or parole?(Required) Yes No Please explain(Required)Describe why providing services in the jail to inmates interests you(Required)Volunteers must NEVER provide service alone. Please identify who you would like to volunteer with and which inmates you would like to serve; males, females, or both. If you do not have someone to volunteer with, we will do our best to match you with someone from a similar faith background.Please identify any previous or current volunteer experiencePlease list a faith community leader (Iman, Rabbi, Pastor, Prayer Leader, Priest, etc.) who will endorse your representation as a volunteer in the jail (If you are the leader of your faith community, just note your role.)Name(Required)Phone(Required)Faith Community(Required)Email(Required) Volunteer AgreementJAIL VOLUNTEER RULESSHERIFF’S DEPT. GUIDELINES Revised 02/20/02 1. Safety and security are the top priorities for everyone working in the La Crosse County Jail. Safety and security are the primary considerations for every action and decision in the Jail. 2. Individuals will not be denied access to the volunteer program based solely on sex, race, national origin, physical handicap, religion, or political belief. 3. Individuals interested in Jail Ministry programs must submit a written application to the Jail Chaplain and will be interviewed by the Jail Chaplain before Jail Administration approves the application. Individuals interested in other Jail volunteer programs must submit a written application to Jail Administration and will be interviewed and approved by Jail Administration. Sheriff’s Department Personnel will conduct a criminal history and background check on all volunteer applicants. Volunteer applicants with pending criminal charges or a history of criminal convictions may be disqualified. Application information must be kept current by reporting changes to the Jail Chaplain or Jail Administration as soon as possible. 4. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old. 5. Volunteers must be of good moral character. 6. Volunteers must sign in and out of the visitor log register. 7. Volunteers must follow all written and verbal directions given by the Jail staff. 8. Never report for volunteer duty at the Jail under the influence of alcohol or drugs (unless prescribed by a physician). 9. Never bring in or give personal property to an inmate. Never take any personal property from an inmate. 10. Immediately report all breaches of security, threats of suicide or escape attempts/plans to Jail staff. 11. Notify the Jail Captain, Jail Sergeant and/or Chaplain when a relative or friend is a current inmate. 12. Do not give legal advice to inmates or discuss confinement status. 13. Do not make any telephone calls for the inmates. 14. Do not testify in court on behalf of an inmate. 15. Do not debate any issues involving Jail rules or regulations. 16. Do not contact an inmate on behalf of any person on the outside of the Jail. 17. Do not pass messages between inmates or between an inmate and a person on the outside of the Jail. 18. Leave personal items outside of the Jail (purse, backpack, etc.). You will be required to present a photo identification card. You will be provided with a volunteer ID badge to wear while participating in your Jail program. The ID badge will remain at the Jail. 19. Never carry contraband into or out of the jail. Contraband is defined as any item not issued through health service staff, not authorized by Jail Administration or any permissible item altered, changed or converted into something other than its original form. Examples: dental floss, food, money, gum, alcohol, drugs, scissors, hand lotion, perfume, umbrella, spiral bound notebooks, over the counter medication (aspirin, Tylenol, etc.), pictures, letters, personal papers, drugs, knives, guns, pens, paperclips, metal objects, string, staples, gifts, hard-cover books, magazines, cigarettes, matches, lighters. Attempts to smuggle contraband into or out of the jail may result in criminal charges. 20. Jail Administration may terminate a volunteer’s access to the Jail with or without cause at any time. When a volunteer’s access is terminated, notification will be made in writing. Reasons for termination include, but are not limited to the following: breach of confidentiality, unlawful conduct or violation of facility rules and regulations, physical or emotional illness, inability or unwillingness to cooperate with staff or other volunteers, unreliable attendance, personal involvement with an inmate, improper conduct or contact with an inmate or an inmate’s family, participation in any activity that threatens the order, security or safety of the Jail, volunteers, inmates or staff. 21. Volunteers should present a professional image by dressing appropriately, keeping in mind the population with whom they work. Casual clothing that is neat and comfortable is suggested. Sloppy or provocative attire is not allowed. Jail staff may deny entry into the facility if they deem a volunteer’s clothing to be inappropriate. 22. All volunteers are subject to searches of their person and any items they bring into the Jail. 23. Do not share personal information about yourself, Jail staff or other volunteers with the inmates. This includes address, telephone number, family activities, vacation plans and places of employment. Personal relationships must be avoided. 24. Never leave the inmates unsupervised. 25. A Jail Supervisor may cancel a program at any time for safety/security reasons. 26. When a Jailer tells you to do something, do so as soon as possible. The request may not make sense to you at the time, but the Jailer may have a good reason for the request. The Jailer is trained to be aware of potential and real problems in the jail that may be a threat to your safety as well as the security of the jail. 27. In the absence of the Jail Chaplain or Jail Supervisor, the Jailer on duty is in charge of the programming. 28. Your conversations may be monitored and the closed circuit TV system may be recorded. 29. USE COMMON SENSE----IF YOU DON’T KNOW…ASK!Terms and Conditions(Required)I certify that the above information is current and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department to conduct a criminal history background check. I acknowledge that I have read through the jail rules, I certify that I understand the rules and will abide by them. I further understand that violation of any of the rules may result in the suspension and/or termination of the privilege of entering the jail and/or possible criminal charges if the violations are criminal in nature. I am aware of the nature of the La Crosse County jail and will take due caution in performance of my duties. I will not hold the Sheriff’s Department responsible for areas beyond their control. I agree to take on all of the duties associated with being a volunteer at the La Crosse County Jail. I agree to the above terms and conditions and this check serves as my agreement and signatureAny questions please contact: Chaplain (608) 785-9772 Chaplain@lacrossejailministry.org Δ
