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2 people are interested
Facilitator for Boulder County Jail - Impact of Crime Classes for inmates
ORGANIZATION: Boulder County Justice Services Volunteer Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Work in the jail’s Impacts of Crime classes and help male inmates learn to recognize the impact of their behavior on others, and how to break their cycle of offending. This work does make a difference for yourself, for others and your community. The Victim Impact curriculum from the Office for Victims of Crime will be used as a guideline for creating the syllabus.
2 Facilitators needed for each 8 week session. Once per week for 2 hours on Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:30 PM (times subject to change), with an additional 2 hours of preparation time prior to class. 2 sets of facilitators are required, each pair spending 8 weeks then having an 8 week hiatus while the other set of facilitators conducts their sessions. Rotation happens every 8 weeks.
Min. Requirement: 21 yrs. old. One year min. commitment. Attend bi-monthly meetings for 1.5 hours to debrief, connect with other volunteers, review new policies, and for in-service training. Background check and fingerprinting required.
TRAINING one weekend in March or early April (TBD). For more info and to receive an application, please email: Michelle Lopez at mlopez@bouldercounty.org Phone: 303-441-1752
More info on the Office For Victims of Crime: https://www.ovcttac.gov/victimimpact/
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About Boulder County Justice Services Volunteer Program
Location:
1777 6th Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302, US
Mission Statement
Vision Statement: Boulder County values and provides opportunities for active participation of its residents in voluntary partnerships that enhance and enrich government services and the quality of life in the community. Philosophy Statement: Boulder County government is a partnership between its residents and the individuals and departments that are charged with the responsibility of carrying out the functions of local government. To ensure that residents have opportunities for meaningful and effective engagement in local government operations, professional standards in volunteer management are accepted as the guidelines for best practices.
Description
We recruit and place volunteers and interns in a variety of volunteer positions for Community Justice Services and the District Attorney's (20th Judicial) office in Boulder County . Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing services to crime victims and juvenile and adult offenders. Our volunteer partners are essential in helping us maintain an open and responsive criminal justice system.
What Do Volunteers Do?
Provide support and information to crime victims and witnesses
Be a mentor to high-risk youth who need extra attention
Help people with consumer fraud complaints
Assist with research/data entry on incarceration rates and program outcomes
Teach ESL, HSE and life skills classes to incarcerated community members
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Boulder County JailAirport Rd.Boulder, CO 80301
DATE POSTED
January 18, 2017
SKILLS
- Law Enforcement
- People Skills
- Mental Health
- Case Work / Management
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Psychology
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Weekend training- then4 hours per week for 8 weeks
- More info will be sent upon inquiry