VIP Program
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The V.I.P. Program
(Volunteers In Progress)

A weekend work program

 Who We Serve:

Adults from ages 17-23 needing to complete community service due to a non-violent offense.

 Hours of Operation:

This program is a currently operating weekend work program that began in May 2001.  The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

 Purpose:

The program was designed to be an immediate cause and effect provision of a negative consequence as well as a deterrent for future negative behavior.  The court system will impose an immediate order of 16 hours of community service work for the upcoming weekend to be completed consecutively with the exception of those who are unable to attend for religious reasons.  This order can continue for as many weekends deemed necessary by the court.  

Location:

The program is currently held at a non-profit organization providing a no-kill shelter for rescued animals, that have been abused, abandoned or neglected.   

Conducted By:

The Director of Crossroads Foundation, Inc., Rebecca Carey, as well as additional volunteer supervisors, conducts the program.  A background check from the county is mandatory for any volunteer.   

Program Cost:

The cost of the weekend program is $75.00 per weekend or $40.00 per day, payable upon arrival by cash or money order. No checks please.  

Additional Information:  

·        This program is a pass/fail program. The offender is given a list of rules and regulations along with an example of a report card.  If the attendee fails the day, they will need to repeat it and additional fees will be imposed.  Report cards will be e-mailed to the courts by Wednesdays, along with the names of the attendees for that weekend.  

·        Although this program was created to provide a consequence to delinquent behavior, it adds a therapeutic aspect by using rescued animals in outdoor farm atmosphere.