Volunteer Prison Advocacy Support Specialist

Position Summary

Gender Freedom Society is seeking Volunteer Prison Advocacy Support Specialists to assist with general prison advocacy work supporting incarcerated transgender and gender-diverse individuals. This volunteer role provides essential program support under the supervision of advocacy leadership and helps ensure our prison advocacy efforts are organized, ethical, and effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general support for prison advocacy activities as assigned
• Aid in preparing letters, summaries, and advocacy-related documentation
• Conduct basic research on correctional policies and procedures
• Organize and incoming information for review by senior advocates
• Support internal case tracking and administrative workflows
• Help compile timelines, summaries, and internal reports
• Participate in required trainings related to confidentiality, safety, and advocacy practices
• Follow all documentation, privacy, and escalation protocols

Role Boundaries

• Volunteers do not independently contact correctional facilities or staff
• Volunteers do not make case determinations or escalation decisions
• Volunteers do not provide legal advice
• All work is performed under supervision and within defined program guidelines

Qualifications

• Interest in civil rights, prison advocacy, or LGBTQ+ justice
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to follow structured procedures and guidance
• Reliability and attention to detail
• Comfort working with sensitive subject matter
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Lived experience may be considered in place of formal education or professional experience