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Published 11/24/25 11:06AM

Help Kids Stay on the Right Path

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Woodbridge, VA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    6 hours per year
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Legal Assistance, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    One annual training and six community conference hearings (averaging one hour each) per year.

    Description

    Help Kids Stay on the Right Path

    Prince William County Office of Youth Services is seeking dedicated volunteers for the Right Step to Opportunities program - a diversion initiative designed to help youthful offenders avoid the juvenile justice system and build a brighter future.

    As a Right Step Volunteer, you will:

    • Participate in Community Conference hearings with youth and their parent(s)
    • Help determine appropriate sanctions and positive opportunities
    • Support youth in making better choices

    Requirements:

    • Complete training sessions on Right Step and best practices for conducting community conference hearings
    • Commit to at least six hearings per year

    Your guidance can be the turning point in a young person’s life. Join us in making a difference.

    Location

    On-site
    Woodbridge, Virginia, US

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