Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Make a difference in your community by joining with other volunteers who meet with non-violent offenders and victims to negotiate an agreement that will ensure the offender understands the impact of his or her crime and to ensure the person make amends to the victim and the community. Volunteers need to be able to: have reasonably good communication skills, and be able to work as part of a team. Hours vary from 2 to about 6 hours per month. Boards meet at a variety of times, and places; most start at about 5:00 PM during the week(Mon-Thurs). Interview, application and background check required of all volunteers.

We provide basic training and additional training

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

We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly Weekly Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Older Adults (55+) Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Criminal Justice Substance Abuse Legal & Justice

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)

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Zip codes:

05401,   05403,   05404,   05446,   05452,   05458,   05459,   05468,   05476,   05478,   05482,   05495

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Reparative Board Coordinator
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	Several
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	2 to 4 per month
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	generally 18, but younger teens are welcome with certain extra steps
Is parking available?
	Yes
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?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), 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?
	No
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties

Last updated on September 22, 2009