Be A Team Member
Our volunteers come from all walks and strata of life. They all share a desire to follow Christ’s admonition of Matthew 25:36,
“I was in prison and you visited me.”
Volunteer
Be A Prayer Partner
All OPMASDA activities and events are covered with prayer. You can be a part of that prayer effort. Contact us!
Be A Support Volunteer
Each OPMASDA retreat weekend has opportunities for outside support, such as writing letters of support, or preparing meals.
Be A Ministry Financial Booster
All OPMASDA activities are funded by donations. Please consider donating to this ministry and help make a difference in inmates’ lives.
What to do if you want to be a Prison Ministry volunteer
- Complete OPMASDA Basic Training Workshop – “Ministry To Prisoners 101”
- Become a member of OPMASDA by completing an application form and submitting it with the appropriate membership fee to the Ontario Conference.
- Complete and submit a Volunteer Application and CPIC form to the Volunteer Coordinator at a Jail, Prison, Detention centre or Correctional facility in your area and make an appointment for interview.
- Complete and submit a Vulnerable Sector Screening Request form at your local Police Service station.
- When CPIC and Vulnerable Sector Screening clearance is obtained, submit a copy of your Vulnerable Sector Screening clearance to the facility and wait for orientation and program assignment at the facility.
- Then contact and cooperate with your OPMASDA area director/coordinator for assistance in ministering at the facility.