Volunteer
Position Description
Purpose
To train high school students to serve as jurors, panelist, and attorneys for youth led hearing sessions in which a juvenile offender, who has admitted his/her guilt, agrees to receive a sentence for a crime he/she has committed. The goal of the Adult Volunteer is to assist youth volunteers and staff in seeking justice and determining the most appropriate sentence for the juvenile offenders.
Location
Hearing and training locations vary but include: San Francisco Superior Court,
Responsibilities
Adult Mentors assist youth in serving as effective restorative justice advocates for the respondent, the victim and the community and staff in implementing trainings and hearings. Specific duties include:
§ Assist Peer Court Staff with duties necessary in the operation of peer court
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Organize
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Facilitate
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Provide instructions for youth volunteers,
families, and youth referred to
§ Participate
in periodic evaluations of volunteers and program performance
Minimum Time Required
§ Basic
Restorative Justice and Adult Volunteer Training: 2 hrs
§ Hearings: 2-3 hrs per hearing
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Peer Court requests that you commit to volunteering
for at least 2 hearings during the academic year. Hearings take place 2-3 times per month and
require a 2-3 hour time commitment (usually between 4pm – 8pm) per
hearing.
Qualifications
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Commitment to
§ Interest and/or experience in mentoring youth
§ Have transportation to sites located throughout the County
§ Abide by strict confidentiality policies
§ Ability to work with and problem solve with other volunteers
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§ Active voice in the community’s response to crime
§ Positive impact in the lives of youth
§ Recognition and documentation of volunteer service
For more information contact:
Nicole Brown, Esq., MSW
nicole@peercourt.org
Office: 415-865-2524
Cell: 858-212-7220