Youth Justice Committee Volunteer
(BGC Durham)
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Position ID: V-OSH0344
Last Modified: 16 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 16 Jan 2024
Opportunity Details: Youth Justice Committee Volunteer
| Contact | Victoria Melo, ENHANCED EXTRAJUDICIAL SANCTIONS COORDINATOR, BGC Durham(formerly Boys and Girls Club of Durham); Phone: 289-404-3259; Email: vmelo@bgcdurham.com |
| Duties | The Youth Justice Committee is a youth diversion program established under the Youth Criminal Justice Act as an alternative to the formal court system to handle low-risk offenses committed by young persons between their 12th and 18th birthdays in the Durham Region. A youth and their parent(s) or guardian will meet with a committee of community volunteers and the victim. Together they will negotiate meaningful ways or “sanctions” for the youth to repair the harm caused. |
| Clients | Youth in the Durham Region between their 12th and 18th birthdays. |
| Ages | 21 year(s) and up |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women ; Individuals |
| Areas of Interest | Advocacy ; Youth Services |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Must commit to one evening a month for Approximately 3-4 hours. Meetings run Monday-Thursday evenings. Additional trainings and meetings as required. |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Month |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Evening Tuesday: Evening Wednesday: Evening Thursday: Evening Must commit to one evening a month for Approximately 3-4 hours. Meetings run Monday-Thursday evenings. Additional trainings and meetings as required. |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door |
| Location | BGC Durham's Eastview unit- located on 433 Eulalie Ave., Oshawa |
| Number of Positions | Durham Region 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Police Check | Required |
| Start Date | On or after 23 Jan 2024 |
Agency Details: BGC Durham
| Office Phone | 905-728-5121 |
| Fax | 905-728-5126 |
| info@bgcdurham.com | |
| Website | www.bgcdurham.com |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 433 Eulalie Ave Oshawa, ON Canada L1H 2C6 |
