Volunteer
Opportunities
COURTESY
POSTING: M2/W2 Association Volunteer Core Training
Restorative Justice/Volunteer Stories
Thursday,
February 2, 2006, 7-9:30pm, Bakerview
Church, Abbotsford
The Crime Victim & You
Friday,
February 3, 2006, 7-9:30pm, Bakerview
Church, Abbotsford
Spirituality and Forgiveness
Saturday,
February 4, 2006, 9am-12noon, Wagner Hills Farm, Langley
M2/W2 and You: From Prison to Society
Saturday,
February
4, 2006, 1-3:30pm, Wagner Hills Farm, Langley
These sessions form one complete package of core training (schedule is
subject to change). There will also be personal stories of those who have
experienced M2/W2 as a client or volunteer. The public is invited to attend any
or all sessions. Refreshments will be served.
For information or
to attend, call (604) 859-3215 or 1-800-298-1777
E-mail: info@m2w2.com
Youth Mentorship Program
Our new youth mentorship program is looking for interested volunteers. We
are inviting community members to be positive
role models and give the gifts of time and friendship to Langley youth who are
involved in Restorative Community Service. For more information
about the program and how to get involved, please click here.
Restorative
Action Practicum
We offer practicum opportunities to individuals interested in gaining practical
experience in CJI's innovative Educating for
Peacebuilding school-based program. A commitment to a minimum of three days
per week for a four month period is required. Preference is given to applicants
with some mediation experience. For more information, send us an e-mail.
Scholarship Funds
"Educating for Peacebuilding"
Grade 12 Scholarship
CJI is pleased to be able to offer a scholarship to a Grade 12 student who has
taken part in the Educating for Peacebuilding program in the Langley School
District. In 2005, the agency was able to award two $300 scholarship to
deserving students. The continuation of this scholarship fund is dependent upon donations. If you would
like to make a contribution, please contact us by e-mail.
Fundraising Event:
An Evening with Shari Ulrich
In
conjunction with its 20th anniversary, on November 10, 2005, CJI presented a fundraising
event featuring BC's own Shari Ulrich. Hosted by Newlands Golf and Country Club,
the evening included a delicious buffet dinner and silent auction. Thank you to
all who participated.
CJI would like to express sincere thanks to the following donors of auction
items:
Accent on Pastries Beauty Lounge Salon & Spa Birthplace of BC Gallery Cascade Casino Cat & Mouse Designs Celine Lee Choo-Choos Restaurant CIBC Coast Hotel & Convention Centre Comfort Plus Wellness Products Cruise Ship Centres Dan Ackland Delena Taverna Restaurant Deltonia Cook Docksteader Sports Doria & Company Elizabeth Berkey Ellas Flamingo Framing Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Inspired by You Kay Douglas Kam Mafi Ken Hinton Krause Brothers Farms Justice Institute of BC Laurie Miller Macs Used Furniture Merv Duggan Newlands Golf & Country Club Northview Golf & Country Club Peter Bergen Red Sky at Night Refrigerator Components Rising Bun Bakery Rodger Letkeman Ryan Aldridge Salon Lanci Sonoma Grill Springmans Saturn of Langley Starbucks Coffee Canada Steve Seymour Swan-E-Set Resort & Country Club Vancouver Giants Vickis Clock & Watch Repairs Warren Glowatski Warren Priest Wash World West Wind Fine Art Gallery and others.
2005 Anniversary
Celebration
CJI board members, staff and guests gathered to celebrate 20 years of excellence in Restorative
Justice on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Langley Mennonite Fellowship. A brief
AGM was followed by an evening of historical presentations, guest speakers,
musical entertainment and awards, including the CJI Restorative Action
scholarship for Grade 12 students.
Donations
We would like to
acknowledge the continued support of Fraser River Marine Transportation Ltd. and
extend warm thanks for that company's donations to our agency.
2003 Fundraising
Event
We are please to report that our 2003 fundraising event was a huge
success. A delicious buffet dinner, moving guest speakers, fine musical
entertainment and the fun of a silent auction came together to make the evening
an enjoyable one for all in attendance.
The event allowed us to share our enthusiasm for the work we do and build
awareness in the community. We're already planning for next year!
We are also happy to announce that more
than $3,300 was collected through ticket sales, silent auction proceeds and
donations. The money raised will help us continue to provide valuable services
to those harmed by crime and conflict.
We would like to thank the following contributors
to the silent auction:
BC Lacrosse Association, Burnaby, BC
Bien Jewellers, Aldergrove, BC
E.C. Collectables, Langley, BC
Flamingo Framing, Aldergrove, BC
Fraser River Marine Transportation, Maple Ridge, BC
Harbour Cruises, Vancouver, BC
Northview Golf & Country Club, Surrey, BC
Refrigeration Components (RCC) Canada Ltd., Surrey, BC
Salon Lanci, Delta, BC
Spa Utopia, Langley, BC
Springman Saturn Isuzu, Surrey, BC
Tall Timbers Golf Course, Langley, BC
Three Wishes Home Decor & Fine Gifts, Langley, BC
West Wind Fine Art Gallery, Langley, BC
Laurie Miller, Aldergrove, BC
Mabel Strong, Langley, BC
2002 Ron Wiebe Restorative Justice Award
Staff of Fraser Region Community Justice
Initiatives were proud to accept the Ron Wiebe Restorative Justice Award at a ceremony in Edmonton, Alberta in November 2002.
Visit the Corrections
Canada Website for details about the award, its history and significance.
Fraser
Region 
