The Department of Corrections works to make New Zealand a better, safer place by protecting the public from those who can cause harm and reducing re-offending. Volunteering within Corrections supports our goal of reducing re-offending, by assisting offenders to meet their rehabilitative needs and transition back into society (reintegration). Volunteers provide a wide range of services and activities like teaching skills, helping people to read and write, providing cultural and religious services, or supporting prisoners to make a successful transition to the community, Volunteering at Corrections can be challenging. Our volunteers need maturity, a strong pro-social attitude and the ability to cope with difficult people and situations. Volunteering can be done individually or by working with volunteer groups and organisations.