Volunteer

Volunteer Programs

We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our volunteers who serve our inmates and returning citizens. Our volunteers are an invaluable resource to our department as they provide programming that focuses on changing criminal behavior and mindsets which are extremely beneficial to their rehabilitation process.

We recognize the importance of our volunteers having access to the volunteer handbook and application process that will assist you in serving with confidence in our correctional facilities. Listed below are the volunteer handbook and application packet.

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Patrick Lovato

Facilities Programs Coordinator

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Chaplain Kevin Everett

Facilities Religious/Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Training

Volunteer training is required for NEW volunteers and every third year thereafter. Currently, training sessions are conducted monthly via Zoom. Occasionally, in-person training may be conducted for organizations with multiple volunteers or that have special requirements. A request for training outside regularly scheduled times should be submitted to the Religious and Volunteer Coordinator.

Volunteer applications with background check requests must be submitted annually. Failure to complete the entire application or to disclose any criminal history or relationship to incarcerated persons will result in the denial of your application.

Thank you again, for your commitment to provide services to the men and women housed in the NMCD.

For more information or questions about volunteering, please send emails to NMCD-Volunteers@state.nm.us

2023 Volunteer Training Dates For All Facilities

Training Dates: November 15 and December 13, 2023 6:30pm.

This Packet is for New Volunteers. Please complete and submit to email address NMCD-Volunteers@state.nm.us fourteen (14) days before the training date.

Onboarding Steps To Becoming an NMCD Volunteer

  1. Contact and submit your application to the Religious and Volunteer Coordinator or your facility chaplain.
  2. Your application will be reviewed.
  3. The coordinator will complete a background check through NCIC.
  4. You will attend the training and complete all required documentation.
  5. Your chaplain will work with you to get a volunteer badge created.
  6. Your chaplain will schedule dates and times for you to bring your program to the NMCD residents.

Volunteer Training Information

  • Volunteer training is required for NEW volunteers and every third year thereafter.
  • Currently, training sessions are conducted monthly via Zoom.
  • Please see below for dates and times. Occasionally, in-person training may be conducted for organizations with multiple volunteers or that have special requirements.
  • A request for training outside regularly scheduled times should be submitted to the Religious and Volunteer Coordinator.
  • Volunteer applications with background check requests must be submitted annually.
  • Failure to complete the entire application or to disclose any criminal history or relationship to incarcerated persons will result in the denial of your application.

Thank you again for your commitment to the men and women of the NMCD.

For more information or questions about volunteering, please send emails NMCD-Volunteers@state.nm.us

Volunteer Training Dates

Trainings will be via Zoom beginning at 6:30 on August 23rd and September 13th.

Facilities

Central New Mexico Correctional Facility – CNMCF

Chaplain Kevin Everett
(505) 383-3421

P. O. Drawer 1328
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3421

Please send questions, concerns and completed applications to the below email address for your facility
NMCD-CNMCFVolunteers@state.nm.us

Guadalupe County Detention Facility – GCCF

Chaplain Eddie Valdez
(575) 472-1001 ext: 130

P.O. Box B520
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
Phone: (575) 472-1001 ext: 1308
Fax: (575) 472-1006

Please send questions, concerns, and completed applications to the below email address for your facility
NMCD-GCCFVolunteers@state.nm.us

Lea County Correctional Facility – LCCF

Charles Addis
(575) 392-4055 ext: 179

The GEO Group, Inc.
6900 W. Millen Dr.
Hobbs, New Mexico 88244
(575) 392-4055 ext: 179

Please send questions, concerns, and completed applications to the below email address for your facility
NMCD-LCCFVolunteers@state.nm.us

Northeast New Mexico Correctional Facility-NENMCF

Joey Trevino
(575) 374-4005

Vacant
(575) 374-4005

185 Doctor Michael Jenkins Rd.
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-4005 ext: 1350

Please send questions, concerns, and completed applications to the below email address for your facility
NMCD-NENMCFVounteers@state.nm.us

Otero County Prison Facility – OCPF

Chaplain Vincent Townsend
(575) 824-4884 ext: 165

10 McGregor Range Road
Chaparral, NM 88081
Phone: (575) 824-4884
Fax: (575) 824-3158

Please send questions, concerns, and completed applications to the below email address for your facility
NMCD-OCPFVolunteers@state.nm.us

Penitentiary of New Mexico – PNM

Chaplain Robert Ortiz
(505) 827-8332

P.O. Box 1059
Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 827-8829

Please send questions, concerns, and completed applications to the below email address for your facility
NMCD-PNMVolunteers@state.nm.us

Roswell Correctional Center

Chaplain Wayne Brazil
(575) 625-3100

RCC staff liaison for volunteer services
578 W. Chickasaw Road
Hagerman, New Mexico 88232
(575) 625-3110

Please send questions, concerns, and completed applications to the below email address for your facility
NMCD-RCCVolunteers@state.nm.us

Springer Correctional Center – SCC

Chaplain Tomas Bangas
(575) 483-3103

P.O. Box 10
Springer, New Mexico 87747
Phone: (575) 483-3100
Fax: (575) 483-3169

Please send questions, concerns, and completed applications to the below email address for your facility
NMCD-SCCVolunteers@state.nm.us

Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility – SNMCF

Chaplain David A. Gonzalez
(575) 523-3296

P.O. Box 639
Las Cruces, NM 88004-0639
(575) 523-3296 ext: 3449

I-10 West. Exit at the Airport make a left across the bridge, make the first right onto Richard Larson and about 2 miles and make a left on Joe Silva, and follow the signs.

Please send questions, concerns, and completed applications to the below email address for your facility
NMCD-SNMCFVolunteers@state.nm.us

Western New Mexico Correctional Facility – WNMCF

Chaplain Ronald Cooper
(505) 876-8400

P.O. Box 250
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8400

Please send questions, concerns, and completed applications to the below email address for your facility
NMCD-WNMCFVolunteers@state.nm.us

PPD

New Mexico Men’s Recovery Academy
New Mexico Women’s Recovery Academy
The Pavilions

P.O. Box 1890
1000 Main Street, Bldg. #23
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Fax: (575) 934-2188

Please send questions, concerns, and completed applications to the below email address for your facility
NMCD-PPDVolunteers@state.nm.us