Nonprofit
Published 2 days ago
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Must commit to at least 10 hours per quarter
Recurrence:
Recurring
Cause Areas:
Children & Youth, Conflict Resolution, Crime & Safety, Education, LGBTQ
Benefits:
Training Provided
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Empower youth in your community on their harm repair journey.
Repair Agreement Support Mentors provide support and accountability to youth by helping them complete their repair agreement, offering a listening ear, and developing a positive, supportive relationship.
Responsibilities include:
- Keeps in touch with the youth once per week, for the duration of the repair process (typically 2-3 months);
- Attends the youth's Harm Repair Circle and Closing Circle;
- Helps the youth keep track of repair agreement items and breaks them into achievable steps; connects the youth to relevant resources;
- Highlights and encourages the “sparks”—the things that excite, motivate, and inspire the individual youth;
- Empowers the voice, choice, and dignity of the youth.
Support Mentors complete our foundational training series, "Foundations of Community-Based Restorative Practices," prior to volunteering.
Learn more: https://rjpmaine.org/get-involved/volunteer-roles/
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in Maine, US
Associated Location
Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Sagadahoc, Waldo, & York Counties
65 Central Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Ready to get involved? Complete our volunteer interest form.
Curious? Learn more about volunteering with the Restorative Justice Project on our website.
Questions? Contact Taylor, Restorative Justice Manager, at taylor@rjpmaine.org
