Fraser
Region
Community Justice Initiatives
Association
Celebrating 20 years of excellence in Restorative Justice • 1985-2005
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Restorative Youth MentorshipThe goal of the Langley-based mentorship program is to increase youth resiliency and success through the provision of supportive relationships and positive role models. It targets youth who require empowerment, increased self-esteem and/or assistance with education, vocational, employment goals and/or parenting. Peer mentorship may assist youth at risk of delinquency and/or with substance abuse issues. Through consultations with the youth themselves, and by connecting with adult community members who can provide support, volunteer opportunities, or role modeling, the program's goal is to develop means for positive linkages between community members and youth. WHAT
IS IT? The Restorative Mentorship Program is an opportunity for community
members to be positive role models for youth involved in Restorative Community
Service and give them the gifts of time and friendship. This service provides
youth on probation with one-to-one mentors who engage youth in positive
activities that supports healthy development, as well as activities that will
count towards their Community Service hours. WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE? Mentoring involves commitment, dedication and time! Our mentoring program requires volunteers to mentor youth for the duration of their Community Service obligations, which is approximately three months. There is an option to continue the mentorship if both parties wish to do so after the youth has completed their Community Service hours. Mentors are asked to record weekly hours and activities and attend a monthly meeting with other volunteers to share their experiences and learn new skills. WHO CAN APPLY? You can! Our volunteers come from all walks of life! If you are a responsible, caring individual over the age of 19 and want a fun, positive way to give back to the community, Restorative Mentorship, is an excellent opportunity to do just that. Having personal transportation is an asset, but not a requirement. HOW DO VOLUNTEERS GET INVOLVED? If you are interested in mentoring, you will be asked to attend an information session, after which the screening process will begin. The screening involves filling out an application, providing two references, completing a Criminal Record Check and completing an interview with the Program Coordinator.
Restorative Community Service is funded by the Ministry for Children and Families in partnership with Family and Youth Services Society (Langley).
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