Clark County Jail Chaplaincy
120 North Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45502
937-521-2079
Volunteer and Ministry Information
The jail ministry in Clark County is largely supported through volunteers from local churches and we are very appreciative of all the men and women who have donated the precious resource of their time.
Becoming a Volunteer
1. Pastor endorses you with a reference letter or You are a licensed minister under the State of Ohio and ordained by a church.
2. Complete application form, background form, and contact Chaplain Tony Bailey at 937-521-2079 for an interview.
3. After reviewing application and gone through procedures you will be notified for confirmation of volunteer position. At the present time we are experiencing security risk that have caused us to be more selective in choosing volunteers.
4. If applicant meets requirements an ID will be issued and training will begin for available position.
If you are wanting a one time visit we can issue a Temporary ID provided that you contact the Chaplain and show ordination and State licensing. Also you would need visit during Ministry Visitation Times
Ministries
Church Services - Daily church services are provided for jail inmates. These are small group services consisting of approximately 15 inmates. The services are approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour long. Generally this time is used to pray and present a Biblically based lesson or message.
One on Ones - The One on One ministry is in great need of volunteers. Every day inmates requests visits from the Chaplain which usually require follow-on weekly visits. These visits are conducted in a visitation booth.
Visitation times for Ministers with an ID Badge (remember relatives of inmates cannot have a clergy visit)
rev. 6/1/10
Monday 5PM-9PM
Tuesday through Saturday 2:00-3:30 / 4:30-5:30 / 8:15-9:15
Sunday 11:30-3:30 also 4:30pm - 9:15pm
Administrative Support - Administrative support is needed for such jobs as office correspondence, Chaplaincy news letter, word processing, video photography and editing, and help with setting up special events.
Donations - Donations of cookies, letters and cards for the inmates are very well received and make holidays and special occasions more pleasant in an otherwise unpleasant atmosphere. Most inmates have a lot of free on their hands and donations of Bibles and study literature are always in great demand. Please do not donate anything with personal information on it such as your full name, address or phone number, first names are fine. This is for your personal safety. No hardback books can be accepted.
Ways I can help families of the incarcerated prayer- visitation- rides to church- move furniture, cleaning, or other physical labor at family's home- donation of prepared food and clothing- support groups- Christmas gifts for children- Locating Jobs You may desire to work directly or indirectly with the families. Many ways to help.
Don't forget about sending in reports once every other month.
Becoming a Volunteer
1. Pastor endorses you with a reference letter or You are a licensed minister under the State of Ohio and ordained by a church.
2. Complete application form, background form, and contact Chaplain Tony Bailey at 937-521-2079 for an interview.
3. After reviewing application and gone through procedures you will be notified for confirmation of volunteer position. At the present time we are experiencing security risk that have caused us to be more selective in choosing volunteers.
4. If applicant meets requirements an ID will be issued and training will begin for available position.
If you are wanting a one time visit we can issue a Temporary ID provided that you contact the Chaplain and show ordination and State licensing. Also you would need visit during Ministry Visitation Times
Ministries
Church Services - Daily church services are provided for jail inmates. These are small group services consisting of approximately 15 inmates. The services are approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour long. Generally this time is used to pray and present a Biblically based lesson or message.
One on Ones - The One on One ministry is in great need of volunteers. Every day inmates requests visits from the Chaplain which usually require follow-on weekly visits. These visits are conducted in a visitation booth.
Visitation times for Ministers with an ID Badge (remember relatives of inmates cannot have a clergy visit)
rev. 6/1/10
Monday 5PM-9PM
Tuesday through Saturday 2:00-3:30 / 4:30-5:30 / 8:15-9:15
Sunday 11:30-3:30 also 4:30pm - 9:15pm
Administrative Support - Administrative support is needed for such jobs as office correspondence, Chaplaincy news letter, word processing, video photography and editing, and help with setting up special events.
Donations - Donations of cookies, letters and cards for the inmates are very well received and make holidays and special occasions more pleasant in an otherwise unpleasant atmosphere. Most inmates have a lot of free on their hands and donations of Bibles and study literature are always in great demand. Please do not donate anything with personal information on it such as your full name, address or phone number, first names are fine. This is for your personal safety. No hardback books can be accepted.
Ways I can help families of the incarcerated prayer- visitation- rides to church- move furniture, cleaning, or other physical labor at family's home- donation of prepared food and clothing- support groups- Christmas gifts for children- Locating Jobs You may desire to work directly or indirectly with the families. Many ways to help.
Don't forget about sending in reports once every other month.