FLY Law Program Facilitator

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate law-related education (LRE) curriculum to justice involved and/or at-promise youth
• Prepare for the program sessions by reviewing weekly lessons.
• Make weekly contacts to assigned youth in LRE program sessions.
• Attend required trainings, field trip, and the recognition ceremony.
• Inform Law Program Site Manager of any issues at site.

TIME COMMITMENT:

• Facilitators will prepare for the program session by reviewing the lesson prior to the session.
• Facilitators will arrive to the site at least 15 minutes early and stay for 30 minutes after the session to debrief.
• Facilitators will reach out to assigned youth at least one time each week prior to the program session.
• Facilitators will be available to transport youth to and from program sessions and/or for field trips, as necessary

TRAINING/SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS CAN EXPECT:

• 27 hours of orientation and training.
• Optional facilitator support meetings 2 times per semester
• Regular contact with a Lead Facilitator and the Law Program Site Manager for personalized feedback, advice, and encouragement. Contact by phone, email, and in person, according to your preference.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Volunteers must be a minimum of 21 years old and COVID-19 vaccinated.
• Volunteers must pass a criminal background check through the DOJ and FBI.
• Must attend New Facilitator training sessions.
• Must have a desire to connect with at-promise youth and youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system.
• Must have a willingness to engage in tough conversations about race while understanding the realities of police relations in the Black and Brown communities.
• Must possess strong listening skills and ability to quickly process discussions in real time.
• Able to accept constructive criticism from youth, volunteers, and FLY staff.
• Have access to reliable transportation a plus, but not required.

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:

• Internship and pro bono credit available.
• Training on a variety of topics relating to youth development and access to social justice action opportunities.
• Excellent resume-building opportunity for those interested in social work, probation, counseling, teaching, youth-related work, law school, and more.
• Letter of recommendation upon request - after completing 1 semester of service.
• Excellent opportunity to get experience with system-involved youth, as well as a ground level view of the juvenile justice system.
• Make a sustainable, long-term difference in your community.