Alternatives to Violence Project Youth Workshop Facilitator

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AVP Description:

The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) works to empower people to lead nonviolent lives through affirmation, respect for all, building and enhancing of community, cooperation and trust. Historically, AVP offers a series of 3 workshops (Basic, Advanced, Training for Facilitators) in the community and in 4 correctional facilities across the state. Within correctional facilities each workshop is a partnership between volunteers from the community and residents of the correctional facility (inmates), providing a unique and meaningful opportunity to the incarcerated individuals. AVP has expanded to include Youth AVP Workshops for young people ages 10-30 in Hennepin County. AVP is working on expanding services and opportunities to provide training to more members of community and to bring programming to young people in the community. A student with this program would work closely with staff, volunteers, and incarcerated individuals to add programmatic components that would aid in growth and expansion. Students will gain skills and knowledge in program development, volunteer management, group facilitation, a deeper understanding of the barriers for those with criminal records and vulnerable youth, and so much more.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for the mission of the organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic groups.
• Interest in working with youth and young adults.
• Available for weekend training workshops.

POSSIBLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in Basic AVP workshop, held monthly (see schedule and register at Upcoming AVP Workshops - Friends for a NonViolent World (fnvw.org)
• If you decide that you wish to be a facilitator, support will be provided to arrange the next two levels of training, Advanced and Training for Facilitators.
• As a facilitator you will work with young people, ages 10-30 to guide them through AVP training and community building.

Contact volunteer@fnvw.org for more information.

Organizational Summary

Friends for a NonViolent World (FNVW) seeks a world free from violence and the threat of violence. We work to promote and create peace and justice in our community by using the principles and practices of nonviolence to transform conflict and to address the root causes of violence.

FNVW is a Quaker-inspired organization that welcomes volunteers from all faith practices as well as volunteers with no religious orientation. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We encourage volunteer applications from individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences.