Fresh Start Ministries is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian jail ministry. We believe all humans are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-28).  We also believe all humans can be renewed and put on a new self, a new start, through a partnership with God as Colossians 3:10 says: And have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.

Volunteer

OPPORTUNITIES

One-time Group Projects:

N/A

Ongoing Individual Positions Available:

Adult Jail Chaplaincy Program

Fresh Start Ministries contracts with and provides the Chaplain to the Linn County Correctional Center.  The Jail Chaplain provides ministry to men and women of all faiths who may be incarcerated at the Linn County Jail as well as to the men and women who work in the Linn County Correctional Center.  In these visits, the conversation is always about sharing thoughts, questions, and concerns; never judging or condemning.

Jail Volunteer Program

The Jail Ministry Volunteer Program goes hand in hand with the Jail Chaplaincy Program. Compassionate volunteers go into the jail to visit and provide church services, bible studies, AA, NA, Celebrate Recovery, and one-on-one visits with those who are incarcerated.

RISE Program

The RISE Program (Reintegration Initiative for Safety and Empowerment) was started by the Linn County Recidivism Committee. It is a secular program that was added to the umbrella of Fresh Start Ministries. RISE helps guide newly released incarcerated persons toward a bright future by connecting participants with resources and services post-release.

Adult Mentoring Program

The Adult Mentoring Program helps those who have recently been released from incarceration re-enter society successfully. Volunteers are trained to provide appropriate mentoring for men and women either individually or in a circle of support.

Juvenile Detention Center Ministry

Fresh Start Ministries provides a Youth Minister to the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center. Our overall goal is to provide a community base mentoring program for youth during detainment and once in Tracking Program. 

For more information on how you can help in any of the above programs, call 319-382-2350

or by email:

 freshstartministries13@gmail.com

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Office Hours:

(position hours vary depending on position, site, and volunteer's desired hours)

RISE Program in Wenzel Center Location

Monday 2PM-4PM
Tuesday 2PM-7PM
Wednesday 2PM-4PM
Thursday 10AM-6PM
Friday 10AM-1PM

Closed on Saturday and Sunday

To Learn More About Volunteering with Fresh Start and How to Apply, Click on Our What We Do Page