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Calling All Educator's!
ORGANIZATION: ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE PROJECT
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1 person is interested
Become an AVP Workshop facilitator and work with your community members both young and old to learn how to deal with conflict in non-violent ways. . .
Our Mission is simple: To empower people to lead nonviolent lives through affirmation, respect for all, community building, cooperation and trust.
AVP California workshops are organized and supported by dedicated volunteers throughout the state who collectively give tens of thousands of hours of time each year to help change lives, families, and communities for the better. There are many ways to volunteer and/or support AVP!
AVP offers Basic, Advanced, and Training-for-Facilitator Workshops. Workshops are fast-paced, weaving together interactive exercises, facilitated discussions, role plays, humor and games.
AVP is:
- An experiential program, helping people change their lives.
- A community program, offering a new approach for community groups, social service agencies, schools, youth organizations and all who would like to participate.
- A prison program, helping inmates learn new skills and attitudes that lead to fulfilling and crime-free lives.
AVP/CA offers experiential workshops in personal growth and creative conflict management for adults and youth in and around all of Kern County.
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About ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE PROJECT
Location:
2005 Eye Street, Suite 4, Bakersfield, CA 93301, US
Mission Statement
AVP is a program working to reduce violence by learning about relationships, communication, and conflict resolution through workshops in prisons, jails, and the community. We are a volunteer-run, non-profit, organized by local volunteers. We invite you to learn about AVP, take a workshop, and even become a volunteer facilitator!
Description
The thinking behind AVP
We understand that conflict is a natural and normal part of life, and that it is possible to learn new ways of handling it. By holding workshops in which the participants consider the underlying causes of friction and violence, practical ways of dealing with situations of conflict are worked out. Our workshops build on everyday experiences and try to help us move away from violent or abusive behavior by developing other ways of dealing with conflicts. They help us to increase the respect we have for ourselves and others.
Workshop Settings AVP is for everyone, everywhere. AVP workshops are designed to easily adapt to the characteristics of each setting.
In Prison AVP has been known to help reduce violence within prisons, reduce recidivism, and improve communication both among the incarcerated community and with prison authorities.
In Communities AVP has been known to help improve interpersonal relationships and reduce incidents of domestic violence.
Schools AVP has been known to help reduce classroom-related violence and improve playground friendships and academic skills.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 1, 2018
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Physical Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training