Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced.

There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!

Volunteer Arrival Time: Between 12:20pm and 12:30pm

Event End Time: 3:30pm

Interested in Volunteering with RISE’s In-Prison Program?

If you are not approved by the Nebraska Department of Corrections to volunteer with RISE inside prison, please apply to begin the process here by June 1st, 2025.

All current NDCS-approved volunteers must register by Friday, June 27, 2025.