Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteers are needed for residents to provide several services in connection to offender accountability. Volunteers meets with probationers and their victims to collaboratively determine how to repair the harm caused by the offense. Volunteers also meet with offenders who are re-entering the community after being incarcerated, as well as to help determine sanctions of supervised offenders. Volunteers should have good listening and communication skills, be sensitive to victim issues and able to hold people accountable. Criminal background check is required but past criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a potential volunteer. Orientation and training provided.

Training.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Vermont Dept of Corrections, Community Corrections

We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Criminal Justice We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Legal Services

Contact Person: Herb Sinkinson, Community Resource Coordinator, (802) 651-1793, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

Burlington Probation & Parole, 32 Cherry St., Suite 315 Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.doc.state.vt.us

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Depends on the position.
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	4
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	4 per month
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
Is parking available?
	No
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	No
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	No
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Confidentiality Statement
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties

Last updated on September 22, 2009