General Information for CPO Volunteers

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Dress Guidelines for Volunteers ~ MCI Concord
The following guidelines should be followed for volunteers at MCI Concord:1. Clothing should fit loosely—no spandex or clinging or tight-fitting knits. Female visitors must wear a bra.
2. No jeans, sweatpants, shorts, or stirrup pants are to be worn.
3. No elasticized waistbands unless tightly stitched. If you could possibly squeeze some item in the waistband, it won’t be allowed.
4. Wear shoes that are safe, comfortable, and functional for the program you are participating in. No open-toed shoes/sandals. Socks or stockings must be worn.
5. No jewelry is allowed with the exception of a wedding band.
6. No short skirts, dresses, or skorts (culottes). These dress items can be no shorter than 2” above the knee.
7. No dresses or skirts with slits more than 3” above the knee. [Think twice before wearing an item with any slits above the knee!]
8. No wrap-around skirts.
9. No tank tops, see-through tops, low-cut tops, casual T-shirts, or sweatshirts bearing logos.
10. Men must wear a shirt with a collar.
11. No fatigue or camouflage clothing or cargo pants.
 
Volunteers should wear attire that reflects professionalism and common sense. If clothing is appropriate for a nightclub or the beach, you should question its appropriateness for the institutional workplace.
 

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Directions to MCI Concord and NCC

MCI Concord

MCI Concord is located at the Route 2 Circle in concord.  If you are coming from the east, proceed around the rotary about 3/4 of the way.  Exit immediately after crossing the traffic of Route 2 Eastbound. 
Park in the lot on the right.  The prison will be on your left.  Walk in front of the prison parallel to route 2 eastbound.  Enter the prison at the first entrance.  Go to the officer station.
 
If you are coming from the west, take the first right immediately when getting to the route 2 rotary.  Follow directions above to park and find the room.

 

NCC
Directions to New England Correctional Center (NCC):
NCC  is located at the Route 2 Circle in Concord.
From the EAST:
If you are coming from the East,  take the first exit from the Route 2 rotary (Baretts Mill Road), and take the first left into the facility. 
Proceed up the hill and the road ends in a parking area. There is a large sidewalk leading to the main building off to the left.  There is a guard station on the left of the lobby as you enter the building, and you should sign in there.  The culinary arts room is on the right as you enter the building.
From the WEST:
If you are coming from the west, go three quarters of the way around the rotary, exiting to the right  (Baretts Mill Road)  just after crossing the route 2 westbound traffic.  Take the first left into the driveway and follow the directions above.

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