The department's Volunteer Unit provides meaningful and coordinated support to prisoners, offenders and departmental staff as well as acting

The department's Volunteer Unit provides meaningful and coordinated support to prisoners, offenders and departmental staff as well as acting as a vital link between the department and the community. It was established in 1975 following recommendations by the Criminal Law and Penal Methods Reform Committee. It oversees over 100 volunteers across South Australia and operates a number of volunteer programs on a state wide basis. It supports the department in a range of areas across the community.