Community Adult Mentoring in Victoria.
A Familiar Face in a New Chapter.
One-on-one volunteer mentorship for adults transitioning from incarceration to community.
A relationship, not a service.
The Community Adult Mentoring & Support program matches volunteers with people who are incarcerated or transitioning from incarceration. Mentors commit to one year and receive training and ongoing support. The relationship often begins before release and continues into the community, providing consistency through the transition. This kind of relationship is different from professional support, and for many people, it’s what’s missing.
The Program
Mentorship for adults who are incarcerated or transitioning from incarceration.
Community Adult Mentoring & Support (CAMS)
One-on-one volunteer mentorship.
Relationship begins before or after release.
One-year volunteer commitment.
Training and support for mentors.
Community-based meetings and activities.
Location: Victoria (community-based).
Eligibility
CAMS is open to:
Participants
Adults who are incarcerated or transitioning from incarceration.
Volunteers
Screened adults 19+ who lead with professional kindness and commit one year.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About CAMS in Victoria.
Mentors meet with participants regularly to provide support, share activities, and help them feel connected to the broader community. It’s about building a relationship, not delivering a service.
Volunteers commit to one year of mentorship to provide consistency for the participant.
No. Volunteers receive orientation and training. What matters is being reliable, non-judgmental, and willing to show up consistently.
JHS Victoria staff match mentors and participants based on compatibility and shared interests.
The relationship can begin while someone is still incarcerated and continue through their transition to the community.