Volunteers and interns provide a variety of services to offenders in Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department custody. Volunteer coordinators screen and train volunteers from academic, social service or spiritual backgrounds to provide a variety of programs and meet the specific needs of detainees at the Suffolk County Jail and inmates at the House of Correction.

Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department volunteers come from a variety of different backgrounds and provide an essential public service to offenders in custody. Representatives from the following groups volunteer: Alcoholics Anonymous, ABCD – Breast Health Care, Boston College, Boston Healthy Start, Emmanuel College, Father Friendly Initiative, Narcotics Anonymous and Positive Directions, Inc., Ruah – Transitional Integration, SPAN, Inc./TIP.

The Sheriff’s Department also partners with local colleges and education partners in an internship program. Interns participate in a variety of different dimensions throughout the Department for academic credit.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Sheriff’s Department, please contact:

Joseph Crosby
Volunteer Coordinator
20 Bradston Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-1000 x2046

Patricia Faletra
Volunteer Coordinator
200 Nashua Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 635-1100 x3146

If you are interested in interning at the Sheriff’s Department, please contact:

Jill Oliver
20 Bradston Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 961-6537

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