Volunteering for Prisons in Queens

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New York State Department of Correctional Services
Program Services
Regarding (20090218-021817-*W*)
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This is in response to your inquiry dated February 17, 2009, in which you
expressed an interest in volunteering at a prison near Queens, New York.

You may begin your inquiry by contacting Mr. Obafemi Wright, Supervisor of
Volunteer Services, at the Queensboro Correctional Facility, 47-04 Van Dam
Street, Long Island City, New York 11101-3081, or by calling (718)
361-8920.

Thank you for your interest in the New York State Department of
Correctional Services.

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Your Inquiry:
I would like to volunteer at a prison near me (Queens). I don’t have
any certification, but would like to help in someway those incarcerated -
perhaps with education or counseling. Please let me know what I can do to
help.
-Jeff
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Do not reply to this message. All inquiries need to be made in writing to:
New York State Department of Correctional Services
Building 2
1220 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12226-2050

Or, through our website at:
http://www.docs.state.ny.us/contactus.htm