Are YOU a Photographer? Volunteer with GRIP (berkeley)

Are YOU a skilled Photographer? GRIP is seeking a skilled photographer to capture its annual fundraising event in Oakland. This is a one time event on Thursday evening, October 2, 2025. And a great way to get to know what we do so you can determine if you'd like to also photograph our GRIP classes and graduations inside our state prisons. _____________ The GRIP Training Institute is a community-based nonprofit serving incarcerated people in California. Our mission is to create the personal and systemic change to turn violence and suffering into opportunities for learning and healing. GRIP stands for Guiding Rage into Power , the flagship program of our organization. The title of our integrated coursebook is Leaving Prison Before You Get Out. The year-long program helps participants comprehend the origins of their violence and develop the skills to track and manage strong impulses before they are acted out in destructive ways. A GRIP student learns to: 1. Cultivate mindfulness 2. Stop their violence & do no harm 3. Develop emotional intelligence 4. Understand victim/survivor impact " Transformation doesn’t stop at the prison gates; it continues into families, neighborhoods, and communities across and beyond California." Be a witness to transformation and the recognition and celebration that come when someone goes from "violent offender" to someone who commits their life to non-violence, peacekeeping and giving back to their communities -- while still incarcerated and after they've been released. Reach out for more information!