You can help reduce re-offending and make a real difference to people's lives as part of our team of volunteers delivering a programme of simple practical philosophy to small groups of 'students' in Christchurch prisons, starting February 2025.
Our aim is to enable our students to make better decisions and wiser choices, so that they can make lasting changes to their lives - for everyone's benefit. Freedom Philosophy volunteers have successfully introduced these courses to other prisons, with excellent feedback from prisoners, volunteers and Corrections.
Apply now to arrange a Zoom chat and find out more!
It helps if you have some experience of philosophy or assisting with facilitation of groups, but it is not essential. What is needed are volunteers with an open-mind and kind attitude. We can provide training and you will be able to work alongside more experienced volunteers to learn as you go.
If you are on your own self-development journey, flexible, and have a calm, mature outlook on life, we'd love to hear from you.
Check out our website - www.freedomphilosophy.co.nz
A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.
Our volunteers are part of a team and generally need to be available for about 2 hours per week, for 6-7 weeks.
Ideally you might even be availability for more than one course of 6-7 weeks during the year.
Each of our 6 courses run for 6 weeks, with 1 session per week, lasting about 75 minutes, morning or afternoons.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Ref: 1028
Education
Applicants for this role are required to give this organisation permission to check their criminal conviction history with the Ministry of Justice.
You can find out more about this process on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.justice.govt.nz/criminal-records/what-is-a-criminal-record/
Justice and Corrections checks before entering a prison.