Volunteer and Make an eternal impact

JUMPSTART SC is a 40-week discipleship program that meets once a week. We ask volunteers to commit to attending each class throughout the full 40 weeks. Occasional absences are understandable, but we look for those who desire to walk faithfully with participants and, ideally, make a multi-year commitment.

Each volunteer completes a background check and, once approved by the Department of Corrections, participates in an orientation specific to the institution they’ll serve in. Before entering, all volunteers also complete JUMPSTART curriculum training to help them feel confident and prepared to serve.

Yes, you may be eligible to serve. There are certain restrictions determined by the Department of Corrections, which our team will review with you on a case-by-case basis.

No. The Department of Corrections does not allow volunteers to serve in a facility where a family member or friend is currently incarcerated.

We do our best to place volunteers at their preferred location, but sometimes we may invite you to serve where the need is greatest if it’s within a reasonable distance. 

For the purpose of relational discipleship, we ask our mentors to meet with their mentee once a week or every other week. Consistency in any relationship builds trust.

JUMPSTART SC is a Christ-centered ministry built on discipleship. We ask that all volunteers be born-again believers who have a personal relationship with Jesus and a desire to help others grow in their faith. True change is not possible apart from Christ.