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Not exactly "voluntary" in a meaningful way if the alternative is in-prison work or punishment.
"Not coercion, volunteers"
That is true yes. It's also worth extra "good time" which can get you released from the system earlier.
Edit - I be clear I mean, "put your life in danger to escape this hellhole faster" is a whole other level of coercion.