Restorative Justice Program

Positions Available:

Youth Mentor / Peer-to-Peer Helper / Parent to Peer Helper / Seniors Support Worker

Please consider applying for these positions if you are consistent, a positive role model, caring, responsible, able to maintain confidentiality, thoughtful and trustworthy. Volunteers will:

• Attend meetings and community activities with participants
• One-on-one sessions
• Meet regularly
• Provide support opportunities to individuals
• Help participant move towards a positive network of social support

Community Member

• Attend Community Justice Forums to represent the community perspective

Facilitator

• Direct the Community Justice Forum and restorative circles
• Use facilitation skills to keep a safe space while assisting communication between the participants during the restorative justice process
• Record negotiated contracts
• This position requires training offered by the Society

Case Coordinator

• Coordinate cases and volunteers 

Committee Member

• Represent, contribute and report on meetings (Vancouver Island Region Restorative Justice Association Sex Trade Workers, Youth Advocate, etc)

Administrative Co-coordinator

• Book appointments
• Call participants
• File
• Other Administrative duties 

Social Media/Website

• Support our online presence, including weekly postings (trending justice issues)

Event Planner

• Spread the word about restorative justice
• Coordinate upcoming events
• Plan Restorative Justice Week and fund raising events

Volunteer Drivers

• Assist participants to appointments and special events

Resource Developer

• Research potential funders 
• Assist in writing grants
• Attend meetings with potential funders  

Practicum student

• Criminology, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Business Administration students to assist with special projects

MA student

• Thesis or research project