If you’re interested in becoming more involved with criminal justice and community justice issues at the Benedict Center, check the opportunities below on which you’d like more information.

Volunteer TODAY!

To volunteer your time and talents, you can drop by our offices or visit our contact form to send us an e-mail.

Benedict Center
135 West Wells Street.
Suite 700, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone 414-347-1774
Fax 414-347-0148

Volunteer Opportunities

 Community Justice Action Coalition

• Community Alternatives Committee
• Policy & Legislation Committee
• Public Awareness Committee
• Education Reform Committee

Citizen Advisory Council to the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice System

• Detention Committee

Community Justice Center Initiative

• Participate in Justice Circles
• Site Volunteer
• Action Teams

Sentencing Advocacy Program

• Update information for SAM (Sentencing Advocacy in Milwaukee)
• Prepare marketing materials
• Plan seminars

Women’s Harm Reduction Program

• Court Advocate
• Tutor reading, math, or GED
• Sewing coach
• Art/craft instruction
• Justice Circle Participant

Jail Library

• Library aide (no inmate contact)
• Library aide (inmate contact)
• Book drive facilitator
• Book donor

House of Correction Library

• Pick up donated books, periodicals
• Book drive facilitator
• Book donor

Milwaukee County Jail

• Volunteer visitor

Benedict Center Support

• Desk top publishing/Graphic design
• Newsletter preparation
• Marketing
• Special events preparation
• Partners in Justice program development
• Reception
• Fundraising

Board of Directors

• Board Member
• Major Gifts Committee
• New Opportunities Committee