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6 people are interested
Conflict Transformation Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
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6 people are interested
The Program
The Conflict Transformation Series is a weekly workshop offered in the men and women's units at the San Mateo County Jail. Each series is completed in 10 weeks and they are offered continuously throughout the year. PCRC employs a facilitative training style, and through our curriculum, current inmates explore and build-skills to address conflict in a non-violent manner. The program draws on the practices of restorative justice, violence prevention, and mediation.
The curriculum series covers topics such as:
- Conflict Styles
- Effective Listening
- Impact vs. Intent Frameworks
- Speaking So Others Will Listen
- Understanding Hooks and Triggers
- De-escalating and defusing anger and heated interactions
- Locus of Control
- Addressing Assumptions
- Defining Respect
The Position
PCRC recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to provide an array of conflict resolution services. PCRC is committed to building a strong coalition of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. We are looking for volunteers who have experience or an interest in working with incarcerated populations. Volunteers should have at least one year of mediation or conflict resolution experience and knowledge of restorative justice practices. The ideal candidate will have a desire to teach non-violent communication. Candidates for this position must be available for a minimum of 1 year and willing to participate in tailored curriculum training and ongoing coaching from PCRC staff.
- Commit to a minimum of 1 year.
- Be available a minimum of 1 afternoon a week.
- Stay up to date with curriculum, changes and adaptations, as needed.
- Use a facilitative model and follow the PCRC philosophy and approach.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and neutrality in all aspects of volunteering with PCRC.
- Work to maintain the high quality of service to the community, for which PCRC is known.
- MUST clear a background check as part of the onboarding process.
Prerequisite:
The right candidate will have one year of experience in mediation or conflict resolution and a strong desire to work with this population.
To Apply
To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to rosiepcrc@gmail.com. In your cover letter please indicate that you are applying for the CTS Volunteer Position. Tell us why you want to work with this population or any relevant experience that makes you a good candidate for the position.
PCRC is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every position, paid or unpaid. Our policy prohibits discrimination made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. In addition, PCRC is striving to become an organization that reflects the demographic makeup of the community we serve.
More opportunities with Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
Location:
1660 S. Amphlett Blvd., #219, San Mateo, CA 94402, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) is to promote positive collaboration and active engagement by residents in the communities we serve. To accomplish this mission, PCRC trains people to communicate and solve problems together, facilitates group meetings, builds skills for public participation and, as a neutral third party, assists people in conflict to develop mutually acceptable agreements.
Description
The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC), founded in 1986, is a public benefit corporation serving individuals, groups, and organizations throughout San Mateo County. We provide conflict prevention, management, and resolution services and promote the use of non-adversarial processes in a wide variety of situations. PCRC services empower people, build relationships, and reduce violence. As the major provider of community-based conflict management and prevention services in San Mateo County, PCRC can put its experience to work for you. Our small professional staff supports nearly 200 trained volunteers from many ethnic, social, educational and vocational backgrounds who serve as mediators, facilitators and communication trainers. Through its mediation programs, PCRC staff and volunteers help clients identify problems, clarify perspectives and concerns, develop viable options, and reach durable and mutually satisfactory agreements. As the result of PCRC's outreach and training efforts, more and more people are recognizing the value of collaborative approaches to working through complex situations and developing workable agreements.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1670 S. Amphlett Blvd.#115San Mateo, CA 94402
DATE POSTED
June 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Problem Solving
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 5-10 Hours a Week; 1 year commitment