Volunteers from Living Word Church.
La Crosse Jail Ministry – helping the nonprofit with events and organization.
Thank you for your interest in serving our ministry. We have many opportunities such as organizing donations, collecting donations, helping plan events, helping at events, organizing our newsletter, mentoring, delivering posters, joining a committee, etc. Please complete this form letting us know how you would like to help. If you have any questions, please email president@lacrossejailministry.org or call our chaplain at 608-785-9772.
Volunteer with La Crosse Jail Ministry
Our volunteers are the heart of our mission, bringing hope and non-judgmental support to individuals in our community jail system. Whether you are leading a group study, services in the jail offering one-on-one companionship, or helping behind the scenes, your presence reminds our neighbors they are not forgotten. Apply today to share your compassion and make a meaningful difference right here in La Crosse.
Call the chaplain at 608-785-9772 or email at Chaplain@lacrossejailministry.org if you have any questions or need a printed copy of the application.
Volunteers in Faith Communities Needed
Our ministry could use a point person in each faith community (church, mosque, synagogue, etc.) to establish a process for collecting donations for our ministry. On our support and donate page, is a list of the items that are needed by our ministry for people in the La Crosse County Jail. Once a process is established for collecting, this point person would sort the items, removing any items not needed in the jail or too damaged to be of use. The last step for this point person is to deliver the items to our drop off location. This location is also listed on our support and donate page. If this would be of interest to you, please email Chaplain@lacrossejailministry.org with any questions or to state your interest in this role.
Circles of Support
Volunteers provide community support to someone recently released from prison or jail (core member) working to achieve successful transition from incarceration.
Circles of Support Volunteer Application
Board Member
If you are interested in serving on the La Crosse Jail Ministry, Board that oversees the chaplain and the ministry then fill out the following application and return it to our chaplain. The chaplain will provide it to the current board that will review your application and contact you.
Jail Ministry Board Application
Youth Detention Center
There are usually only 5 youth of both genders at a time in the detention center. Their ages are 10 to 17 with most being 15 years old and up. The meeting takes place every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in serving, please email or call the chaplain. You will need to complete a background check and have the endorsement of your faith community.
