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Co-Mentorship project

Community Justice Initiatives


   About the Position

Impact Statement
At Community Justice Initiatives, we are deeply committed to enhancing our community's ability to prevent and address harm restoratively. We accomplish this by empowering and training community volunteers to serve as Restorative Justice Practitioners. Our approach prioritizes the guidance of skilled practitioners who assist program participants in recognizing their unique needs and determining their path toward healing and reparation. Through this collaborative process, individuals are empowered to take ownership of their journey toward restoration, thereby increasing their capacity to contribute to broader healing within the community.





Description
Peer Mentor Program: Co-Mentors provide support for older adults experiencing loneliness, isolation and conflict in their lives. EMS connects older adults and a co-mentor with whom they can share their experiences and concerns. In turn, this relationship works to empower older adults to feel safe and supported. Co-Mentors provide encouragement to develop positive conflict resolution skills and build healthy, positive relationships with others.

As we work holistically with participants, we seek to understand who you are, how you would like to grow and how you feel you can support some or all these service areas, and/or grow in preparedness to engage in this work.


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual, Student Placement
Age: 18+

Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Senior Services

Skill(s): Sensitivity, Accountability, Empathy, Respect, Ethical Framework


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: This program involved one 5-hour orientation training and three 2-hour Living Lab opportunities to practice those skills, as well as attendance at an agency orientation for 1.5 hours.

All training and practical skill application is counted as volunteer hours. Please indicate if you are available to attend on the following days/times:

January 7th, 2025: 7-8:30pm (Virtual)

January 20th, 2025: 10am-3pm

January 21st, 2025: 10am-3pm
February 10th, 2025: 1pm-3pm
February 24th, 2025: 1pm-3pm
March 10th, 2024: 1pm-3pm

Participants must be available for the orientation on January 20th and at least two of the Living Lab sessions.
Working Conditions: This will take place in a community environment with support from staff.
Transportation: On a bus route


Time Commitment

Duration: 3 months or less
Weekday - Daytime
Please see above for specific dates for training and engaging.

   Contact Information
http://www.cjiwr.com
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Mel Horvath-Lucid
519-744-6549 Ext. 245
808 unit 7 Courtland Drive Kitchener, N2H 0A4
Kitchener,Waterloo,Cambridge
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