Restoring a life after incarceration is not the work of an institution alone—it requires a compassionate community. Ethan-Mercy Foundation’s dedicated volunteers lead prison visitations, provide trade mentoring, offer pastoral counseling, and stand beside returning citizens as they take their first courageous steps toward an independent future.
FIELD INITIATIVES
From facility cellblocks to vocational workshops in Rivers State, our volunteers meet people at every step of recovery.
Bringing vital humanitarian parcels, toiletries, clothing, and spiritual encouragement directly into correctional facilities.
Working side-by-side with trade instructors to empower trainees with masonry, carpentry, electrical, and tailoring skills.
Bridging the gap between released individuals and estranged families to restore home belonging and community trust.
Offering non-judgmental listening, peer support, and moral guidance to help break the mental chains of incarceration.
We celebrate the extraordinary individuals who selflessly donate their weekends, professional skills, and unconditional compassion to break the cycle of recidivism.
Community & Reintegration VolunteerLife Skills & Post-Release Mentorship
Life Skills & Post-Release Mentorship
Walks alongside returning citizens during their critical first 90 days of freedom, providing moral support, accountability, and positive life guidance.
Chaplaincy & Counseling VolunteerPrison Ministry & Pastoral Care
Prison Ministry & Pastoral Care
Leads custodial outreach sessions and offers faith-centered emotional counseling, prayer, and hope to inmates seeking personal transformation.
Vocational Skills & Training VolunteerTrade Facilitation & Youth Mentorship
Trade Facilitation & Youth Mentorship
Supports apprentice trainees across workshop cycles, helping students master practical artisan disciplines for sustainable self-employment.
Field Operations & Outreach VolunteerLogistics & Welfare Distribution
Logistics & Welfare Distribution
Coordinates field logistics, humanitarian aid supplies, and helps ex-offenders re-establish contact with estranged family members.
Social Welfare & Literacy VolunteerEducation & Stigma Reduction
Education & Stigma Reduction
Assists with basic literacy, interpersonal confidence building, and community dialogue to reduce the societal stigma surrounding former inmates.
Project Site & Infrastructure VolunteerComplex Development Support
Complex Development Support
Provides hands-on site coordination and practical assistance at the permanent rehabilitation center in Etchie LGA during ongoing construction.
Healthcare & Psychosocial VolunteerWellness & Trauma Recovery Care
Wellness & Trauma Recovery Care
Delivers essential wellness counseling, personal hygiene supplies, and empathetic emotional care to individuals rebuilding life after prison.
A SECOND CHANCE NEEDS YOU
“Ready to make a difference? Take the next step and become a proud volunteer with Ethan-Mercy Foundation! Join our dedicated team and play a vital role in transforming lives. Together, we can create positive change and empower those seeking a fresh start.”
Lead life skills sessions, trade lessons, or spiritual encouragement in Port Harcourt facilities.
Support our permanent complex development along Abara-Ozuzu Ochokocho Road in Etchie LGA.
Join fellow men and women united by faith, empathy, and active love in action.
Ready to make a difference? Take the next step and join our dedicated team to play a vital role in restoring lives and empowering those seeking a fresh start.
A NEW CHAPTER STARTS WITH US
