Monday /Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm

Saturday      10.30am – 11.00am – 11.30am  2.30pm – 3.00m – 3.30pm

Sunday  (Enhanced visits only)   2.30pm

Prison Visiting Tel 021 2387133 or irishprisons.ie.

Below is given an account by a volunteer of their experience with us.

“I started volunteering with The Saint Nicholas Trust in Feburary 2012. I was after losing my job and  I was interested in doing something different with my free time. I first started helping out in the Cork prisoners visitor centre for 2 hours one morning a week. At first I was understandably a little bit nervous about this  but said I will give it a go anyway. For the first few times there was an experienced volunteer with me so this definitely helped. I helped to serve tea and coffee to visitors, with juice for the children. After a while I felt comfortable talking to visitors and explaining what will happen to them when they enter the prison . I also highlighted the other supports that are offered by The St Nicholas Trust.

After about 8 months of doing this I found myself back in full time employment. I really wanted to stay involved so I am now updating this website. I received training from a web designer and contribute about an hour a week to this work. I am also working on the committee that helps to run The St Nicholas Trust.

I feel that I have given a lot to St Nicholas Trust. Also I have gained so much that will help me. I have learned how to work with people who are in challenging circumstances. I have learned so much about prisoners families and their children, alongside prisoners rights. Through working on the website I have gained computer skills that are of great benefit. Also I am learning about how a voluntary organisation is managed. All in all this continues to be a rewarding experience with a voluntary organisation that is dedicated to helping prisoners family members”.