Volunteer Opportunities, Albemarle-Charlottesville-Nelson Regional Jail

Good News Jail and Prison Ministry

160 Peregory Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 977-6981

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Contact Information

Main
(434) 977-6981
Phone Emergency
(800) 220-2202
Email
info@goodnewsjail.org
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Who We Are

Good News Jail and Prison Ministry provides volunteer opportunities to local correctional facilities, ministering to inmates, staff members, and family members.  Chaplains at Good News can be involved with a prisoner from booking to incarceration to release and beyond.  A chaplain serves as counselor, pastor, spiritual guide, and friend to individuals who are incarcerated and the staff of the jail or detention center.

 Contact Richard Van Arsdale or Joseph Varaksa. at 434-977-6981, extension 221, or email joseph.varaksa@goodnewsjail.org, if you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities which include:

  • Worship Leaders
  • Bible Study Teachers
  • Mentors
  • Cell-to-Cell Ministers
  • Prayer Team Warriors

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Albemarle County
,
Charlottesville City
,
Nelson County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
18 and over
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Incarcerated in one of the corrections facilities served by the Henrico ministry.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Visit the website for information. Call the office
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Email
info@goodnewsjail.org

Report Problems
Call the Agency
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