Volunteer Opportunities with LARJP
LARJP is a community directed, operated and supported project operating in the Crow Wing County area with local law enforcement and schools. The mission of LARJP is to restore community by involving juveniles who have caused harm, the people who were harmed and the community in a process which addresses the needs of the victim, holds the youth accountable for the damage and responsible to provide restoration, and promotes healing for all.
LARJP accepts referrals from law enforcement and schools on juveniles who have broken the law, usually minor offenses, and those who have violated school rules. The main activity is a conference involving the persons who caused the harm, those who were harmed and family of and support persons of both as well as appropriate community members. During the conference the offending juveniles talk about what they did, why, and their how they were impacted. The persons who were harmed talk about the impact the behavior had on them and ask any questions they have of the juveniles. Supporters or families of each also share their feelings. After all have understood the motivations and impact, they discuss what the juveniles can do to repair the damage and make better decisions in their lives. Based on this discussion, a written agreement is made with the offending juveniles that will be fulfilled usually in a three-month period.
Basic Volunteer Requirements - See actual Job Descriptions attached below for more specific details:
· Minimum 21 years of age,
· No formal education, prior training or experience is necessary,
· Complete training/orientation as provided by the Project. Training will
involve information about restorative justice, the role and responsibilities of
being a volunteer,
· Have your own personal transportation,
· A desire to help your community including youth, victims and families.
To apply to be either a Conference Facilitator or a Community Member Please Contact:
Charmaine Shepard, Office Assistant, 218-568-4145; office.assistant@larjp.org
Stephanie Haider, Director of Program Services, 612-327-3162; stephhaider@aol.com
Terri Nault, Volunteer Coordinator, 218-839-3522; nault8@tds.net
LARJP accepts referrals from law enforcement and schools on juveniles who have broken the law, usually minor offenses, and those who have violated school rules. The main activity is a conference involving the persons who caused the harm, those who were harmed and family of and support persons of both as well as appropriate community members. During the conference the offending juveniles talk about what they did, why, and their how they were impacted. The persons who were harmed talk about the impact the behavior had on them and ask any questions they have of the juveniles. Supporters or families of each also share their feelings. After all have understood the motivations and impact, they discuss what the juveniles can do to repair the damage and make better decisions in their lives. Based on this discussion, a written agreement is made with the offending juveniles that will be fulfilled usually in a three-month period.
Basic Volunteer Requirements - See actual Job Descriptions attached below for more specific details:
· Minimum 21 years of age,
· No formal education, prior training or experience is necessary,
· Complete training/orientation as provided by the Project. Training will
involve information about restorative justice, the role and responsibilities of
being a volunteer,
· Have your own personal transportation,
· A desire to help your community including youth, victims and families.
To apply to be either a Conference Facilitator or a Community Member Please Contact:
Charmaine Shepard, Office Assistant, 218-568-4145; office.assistant@larjp.org
Stephanie Haider, Director of Program Services, 612-327-3162; stephhaider@aol.com
Terri Nault, Volunteer Coordinator, 218-839-3522; nault8@tds.net
| Conference Facilitator Job Duties.pdf |
| Community Member Job Duties.pdf |
| LARJP Volunteer Application.doc |
