What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Prison Advocacy Support Specialist position at Gender Freedom Society?
Gender Freedom Society is a 100% volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based virtually in the United States. We are dedicated to educating and supporting the transgender community while striving to normalize transgender existence within broader society. Through educational platforms, outreach efforts, and moderated social media, we cultivate a culture where transgender rights are respected, and gender diversity is celebrated as vital to human identity. Everyday our team of global volunteers comes together in an effort to make this world a better place for the Trans/GNC community.
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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.
This position is ideal for individuals who want to contribute meaningfully to prison advocacy work while operating within clear boundaries and structured guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting incarcerated individuals while helping build long-term institutional accountability. This role offers meaningful advocacy experience, and the opportunity to contribute to real-world impact in a responsible and ethical way.
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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.
This position is ideal for individuals who want to contribute meaningfully to prison advocacy work while operating within clear boundaries and structured guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide general support for prison advocacy activities as assigned
- Assist with 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
- 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
- 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
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting incarcerated individuals while helping build long-term institutional accountability. This role offers meaningful advocacy experience, and the opportunity to contribute to real-world impact in a responsible and ethical way.