For the past three years Lindsay Kilmer has committed her time and effort to helping some of the most at risk youths in the country. Lindsay’s service site is the Reintegrating Youthful Offenders (RYO) facility. RYO is the highest security juvenile prison in the country, and for many of the offenders, it is their last chance before being sent to an adult facility.
Two Saturday mornings a month, when the majority of her peers are sleeping in, Lindsay leads a group of AmeriCorps volunteers to the prison in Galen, MT to facilitate discussions with the offenders. Lindsay is very comfortable with her somewhat intimidating surroundings, and confidently leads the offenders in workshops discussing future employment and educational opportunities, anger and stress management techniques, and scholarship applications. Due in large part to Lindsay’s efforts, many of the offenders are now out of jail and leading a productive life.
Lindsay has been an indispensable part of our team from day one, never failing to volunteer at every opportunity. She is currently studying electrical engineering and looks forward to continuing her dedication to service after she graduates.
Post submitted by M-Tech Campus Corps leader Sean Cochrane
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