Volunteering at Restorative Resources
One is born into the world not to do everything, but to do something.
Henry David Thoreau
We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.
Winston Churchill
Service to others is the payment you make for your space here on Earth.
Mohammed Ali
Are you interested in being a volunteer at Restorative Resources?
Volunteering at Restorative Resources can be a great way to work for social justice, reform of the juvenile justice system, assist victims of crime, and encourage young offenders to transform their lives in a positive way.
The first step is to review this website and become familiar with who we are and what we do. If it seems like a good fit for you, please read the documents below. After you've had a chance to look them over, call 707.542.4244 to arrange an interview and orientation meeting. Be prepared to complete an application and to provide three character references.
Training Curriculum for Restorative Resources Volunteers
Training outcomes:
- A solid understanding of the core principles and practices in the field of Restorative Practices
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills specific to the chosen training track(s)
- Personal confidence sufficient to organize and lead circles of chosen training track(s)
- Certification by Restorative Resources indicating the agency’s confidence in your preparation and ability to competently and ethically serve.
Completion of this training, along with positive evaluations from your mentor, will qualify you to organize, prepare, lead, and follow-up on restorative conferences for juvenile crime and/or restorative circles in school settings. Assignment to actual cases is not guaranteed and is dependent upon a variety of factors including work load and number of active volunteers.