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CONTACT/ VOLUNTEER
Everyone Deserves a Second Chance—Be Part of the Movement!
Everyone Deserves a Second Chance—Be Part of the Movement!
At Second Chance Tucson (SCT), our mission of supporting individuals transitioning from incarceration back into community life thrives because of the dedication of people like you. While financial support is always appreciated, your time, talent, and passion can make just as much impact. Please see below for meaningful ways you can get involved.
*To volunteer, for general inquiries, or employment related questions, please contact us using the following form or email info@secondchancetucson.org
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SEEKING *NEW Board of Director Members
SCT is growing—and we’d love to work with caring, community-minded leaders. If you’re passionate about second chances, help steer the direction of SCT with hands-on leadership.
Re-Entry is a Community Project - Join the Governing Body!
As a board member, you'll shape strategy, oversee financial stewardship, and represent SCT in the community.
Second Chance Tucson (SCT) is entering a crucial phase of expansion, shifting from a founder- led working board to a high impact Governance Board. We are seeking mission-driven leaders, connectors, and strategic thinkers to join us in stewarding the organization's long-term health and advancing our mission: We break cycles of harm by connecting justice-involved people with community, opportunity, and dignity.We are expanding our Board to a maximum of twelve (12) Directors and establishing robust committees to support our growth and evaluation plans for 2026.
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What We Seek: Essential Skills and Perspectives
We are actively recruiting individuals who bring passion, strategic vision, and commitment to the Tucson community. Successful candidates will possess one or more of the following critical perspectives and professional competencies:
Expertise in Lived Experience
The Power of Insight: Individuals with direct personal or family experience navigating the justice system (incarceration, probation, parole, court systems).
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Why it Matters: This perspective ensures our strategic decisions and governance policies are trauma-informed, ethical, and grounded in the dignity of the people we serve.
Deep Community Connections
The Power of Reach: Individuals who are deeply connected to the Tucson community, local advocacy groups, faith-based organizations, and community leaders.
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Why it Matters: You will serve as an ambassador, helping to normalize second chances and expanding our network for volunteer engagement and resource sharing.
Professional Competency (Committee Focus)
The Power of Stewardship: Professionals who can provide strategic oversight and fiduciary responsibility in key governance areas.
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What You’ll Do: Set and support our mission and programs Participate in board meetings and one or more committees Make a personally meaningful annual gift or fundraise Advocate for SCT in your networks
Who We're Looking For: Professionals in law, finance, nonprofit, HR, reentry, or related fields People with lived experience with incarceration or reentry (encouraged!) Fundraisers, communicators, organizers, & collaborators
Establishing SCT Advisory Council
💛 YOU ARE INVITED TO THE TABLE
At Second Chance Tucson, we know that the most powerful solutions come from those closest to the struggle. That’s why we’re forming our Advisory Council—a circle of lived experience experts, advocates, professionals, and community connectors who will guide us with wisdom, heart, and truth.
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Advisory Council: Advise, Advocate, Amplify
The Second Chance Tucson Advisory Council will ensure our work stays grounded in lived experience, is culturally competent, and serves the community with integrity and impact. It is a non-governing body, focused on strategic guidance and authentic connection—not financial oversight or formal governance.
Membership Pillars
We are committed to forming a diverse and representative Council that speaks authentically to the needs and strengths of justice-involved individuals. Council members may include:
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Individuals who have walked the journey of reentry or supported a loved one through it - Lived Experience Experts with firsthand or family experience of incarceration, probation, addiction, recovery, or justice system navigation.
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Sector Professionals Working in reentry – Experts in reentry-related fields: advocacy, social work, mental health, housing, legal advocacy, criminal justice, and workforce development.
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Community leaders, faith voices, or passionate allies – Local organizers, clergy, and connectors who bring networks, event-hosting capacity, and deep community ties.
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Board Liaison (Non-Voting) – A member of the SCT Board who bridges communication between the Council and the Board.
This is a flexible, meaningful way to advise, advocate, and amplify what matters most—without the pressure of board service.
💫 Your story matters. Your insight is needed. Let’s build something transformational—together!
*To volunteer, for general inquiries, or employment related questions, please contact us using the form at top of page or email info@secondchancetucson.org
A great way to interact with Second Chance Tucson is on our all our social platforms!
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