In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.

Volunteer Arrival Time: 11am

Event End Time: 4pm

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 January 24, 2026

This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.

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!

Lunch, coffee, water, and snacks provided.

Roughly an 8 hour commitment.

Please note, times are subject to change slightly.

Must register to volunteer by May 18, 2026