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42 people are interested
Court Room Volunteers Needed!
ORGANIZATION: O.A.R. Opportunities, Alternatives & Resources
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42 people are interested
POSITION DESCRIPTION Court Room Volunteer
OBJECTIVE: To screen potential clients, report client progress, and assist the court with clients referred to OAR.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Court Programs Manager
TIME COMMITMENT: At least one day per week for three hours (9am - 12noon).
BASELINE QUALIFICATIONS:- Minimum age of 21
- Non‑judgmental attitude toward offenders and their families
- No substance abuse issues within the last 2 years
- Incurred no arrests, convictions, incarceration probation or parole within the past 2 years
- Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, with diverse populations
- Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment and ability to react appropriately when unforeseen events occur
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Appear in court to screen potential clients, provide instruction, and resolve a range of client questions and concerns about the alternative-sentencing program.
- Report client progress and address any questions the court may have with cases referred to OAR.
- Ensure the delivery of record checks for community services clients.
- Maintain relationships with judges, Commonwealth District Attorneys, defense attorneys, ASAP staff and court programs staff in an effort to ensure that eligible candidates have an opportunity to enroll in the program.
TRAINING: Length of training is based on the efficiency of the individual and the demands of the court
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About O.A.R. Opportunities, Alternatives & Resources
Location:
10700 Page Ave, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030, US
Mission Statement
Mission: To rebuild lives and create a safer community with opportunities, alternatives, and resources for justice-involved individuals and their families.
Description
OAR NOVA is a local non-profit restorative justice organization providing human services since 1971. Our history has its roots in the highest principles of human rights, and the most practical applications of a community’s enlightened self-interest and citizen action. Its origins can be traced to a 1968 prison strike at the State Penitentiary in Richmond, Virginia. In response, several local churches convened a conference on Churches and the Correctional System. Following that effort, Jay Worrall, Jr. founded the OAR movement, which at the time stood for Offender Aid and Restoration. It was his vision of citizen visitors helping jail inmates that formed the original premise for the creation of OAR organizations around the country.
In September 1970, Offender Aid and Restoration of Virginia received its articles of incorporation. In 1971, the Fairfax OAR was established, and in 1973, Worrall opened the national office. At the height of the movement there were 22 local agencies in 10 states. Today there remain eight local OAR affiliates, four of which are in Virginia, who have emerged as viable non-profit organizations with expanded missions and service delivery areas. In 1998, OAR NOVA voted to change its name from Offender Aid and Restoration to do business as "Opportunities, Alternatives & Resources" in order to better reflect the organization’s mission and goals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10700 Page AveSuite 200Fairfax, VA 22030
DATE POSTED
January 29, 2019
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Legal (General)
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours (9-12) on Tuesday or Wednesday
- all materials will be provided