Mentorship: The NDYCC mentorship opportunity is designed to help soon to be released students transition back into the community. NDYCC asks for a minimum of a one-year commitment within this program. The mentor would spend approx. the first 6 months working with the youth within the institution and the last 6 months assisting the youth transition into the community after release. The goal is to familiarize the student with Independent Living Skills, (apartment hunting, banking, transportation, fitness, spiritual, employment, education) preparing students for successful transition back into the community. Students identify short and long range plans for employment, housing and parenting needs.
Times: Generally weekends (flexible) and evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM Contact: Juvenile’s Institutional Case Manager
Arts, Crafts and Hobbies: Opportunities to work with talented students to assist them in developing their skills exist at the NDYCC. Many of the items produced in these programs are displayed in local art shows and purchased by staff.
Times: Weekends from 1:00-4:30 PM Contact: Juvenile Service Program Director of perspective cottage
Recreation: Recreation volunteers will assist within the recreation program and partake in the daily recreational activities with an assigned cottage. Volunteers will also be asked to provide knowledge to students on how they can become involved in recreational specific activities once they return to the community (Local parks and recreation offices-local fitness centers).
Times: Evenings for 1 hour (between the hours of 6:00pm-9:00pm) and Weekends for 1 hour both Saturday and Sunday (between the hours of 1:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm)
Contact: Recreational Director at 701-667-1454 for information.
Religion and Spirituality: Religious services are available in all recognized religions. While 2 part-time chaplains staff NDYCC, volunteers assist with religious support and training at the NDYCC. Volunteers work directly with the facility chaplains to provide meaningful and accessible services and classes.
Times: Flexible, however, preferably from 3:30-4:30pm on Fridays. Contact: Chaplain Don Fischer
Cultural: Volunteers work with different juvenile groups offering cultural specific education, history and language, and cultural events.
Times: Flexible, however, preferably from 3:30 to 4:30pm on Fridays.
Contact: Chaplain Don Fischer
Family: This program offers friendship and support to the institution’s youthful offender. The program is for individuals to visit one-on-one with a youthful offender.
Times: Flexible, however, preferably from 1:00-4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays
Contact: Juvenile’s Institutional Case Manager
For more information please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Ryan Kudrna 701- 667-1476.
