Fatherhood Instructors Needed

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Use Evidence-based materials to teach fatherhood inside of the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Training and support provided. Break the cycle of crime by inspiring change in the lives of male inmates and their children.

O.A.R. of Fairfax has immediate openings for volunteers for the Fatherhood Instuctor position. Due to the nature of the program, we are specifically searching for Fathers to teach this course. If this doesn't seem like the right fit, we have many oppertunities available! Contact us at (703) 246-3033 and ask for the volunteer division for more information.

Established in 1971, O.A.R. (Opportunities and Alternative Resources), has been serving the community by achieving it's mission: To rebuild lives and break the cycle of crime with opportunities, alternatives, and resources for offenders and their families to create a safer community.

OBJECTIVE: To promote life change through encouragement, teaching, and student interaction

TIME COMMITMENT: Approximately 2 - 2.5 hours per week

BASELINE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 21
• Non‑judgmental attitude toward offenders and their families
• Ability to communicate well in written and verbal forms
• Ability to model appropriate non-violent and non-abusive behaviors at all times
• No substance abuse issues within the last 2 years
• Incurred no arrests, convictions, incarceration, probation or parole within the past 4 yrs

Personal Qualifications:

• Experience facilitating/managing a class of 6 or more

· Ability to create or follow a lesson plan

• Maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to set and enforce appropriate boundaries with students in a classroom setting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become familiar with curriculum and present to class
• Obtain curriculum materials from the OAR supply room

• Coordinate with co-instructors (as needed)
• Track student attendance
• Prepare completion certificates
• Ensure that class participants complete OAR registration forms (if applicable)
• Ability to communicate well and foster a classroom environment conducive to learning

TRAINING: Program orientation, Shadow experienced volunteer instructors, ADC Volunteer Orientation, and coaching

Come join our family and see what gifts and talents you have to offer your community!

To learn more about the OAR Volunteer Experience please visit our website http://www.oarfairfax.org/volunteer-opportunities

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