Get Involved
Find the Volunteer Role That’s Right for You
Use your unique talents to give back while learning new skills
volunteering and inclusivity at LCJP
LCJP welcomes people to explore multiple ways of volunteering to support restorative justice. To best serve this organization, we ask for a minimum 6 month commitment from volunteers. Some flexibility may be possible. Currently, new volunteer applicants attend 2 hours of introductory training and then spend several months getting involved through training and administrative volunteer opportunities in our office. In this way, LCJP’s community of staff and volunteers get to build a relationship with a new volunteer and provide learning opportunities in restorative practices. When staff have a need for new community member participants for restorative justice conferences, they invite the volunteers who fit our program needs to train as community members. We notice that with time to build relationships, we are able to more intentionally recruit people from diverse backgrounds whose voices are sometimes underrepresented in our volunteer pool: male-identified, LGBTQIA, people of color, people experiencing poverty, Latinx, and other identities and life experiences.
Facilitators
Lead a Restorative Justice Conference
Committed volunteers become facilitators by learning and practicing how to lead a restorative justice conference. Facilitators empower those affected by and responsible for crime. Restorative justice is distinguished from the US criminal justice system because people like you, who don’t necessarily have specialized training and experience before coming to LCJP, can volunteer with us to make this revolutionary justice process available in Longmont.
Responsibilities: Lead a restorative justice conference according to LCJP’s model and training
Commitment: 1 Conference/Month or 10-12 hours per-month. Conferences primarily occur on weekday afternoons and evenings, as well as occasional Saturday mornings.
Training: 2-Hour Restorative Practices Orientation, 2-Hour Community Member Training, 16-Hour Restorative Justice Facilitator Training, Ongoing Coaching and Education through LCJP’s Coaching and Mentoring Program
Events and Outreach
help us spread the word about restorative justice
LCJP staff and volunteers educate the community about restorative justice at a wide range of community outreach events each month. Examples of annually recurring events include Longmont’s Cinco de Mayo Festival and Front Range Community College Volunteerism & Career Fairs. In addition, LCJP hosts parties and social events for volunteers, community stakeholders, donors, and the public throughout the year. Volunteers play an integral role in the success of these fun and lively events, including the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party, New Year’s Open House, Fundraising events and more!
Responsibilities: Working with LCJP’s Volunteer and Training Coordinator to plan and execute logistics for these events. This may include set-up and clean-up, speaking with the public about LCJP, promoting events, and seeking In-Kind donations or sponsorships.
Commitment: Ongoing and Scheduled on an “As Needed” Basis
Skills you Bring: Enthusiasm for event planning, meeting new people, and informing others about Restorative Justice
Training: 1:1 consultations with LCJP’s Volunteer and Training Coordinator prior to each event
Community Members
represent the community in restorative justice conferences
Community Members are essential in restorative justice. Speaking from personal perspective to identify how the broader community is affected by crime, LCJP’s community members ensure that the reparative agreements in the Responsible Person’s contract are fair to the participants and the community. They do this by listening to the harmed and responsible persons, giving input on how the community was harmed, and working together with the harmed and responsible persons to create the restorative justice contract.
Responsibilities: Participate in a restorative justice conference as a community member
Commitment: 1-2 Conferences/Month or 3-6 hours per month, usually in afternoons and/or evenings
Training: 2-Hour Restorative Practices Orientation, 2-Hour Community member Training, Ongoing Support from LCJP’s Staff and Facilitators
Start your volunteering by signing-up to attend our next Restorative Practices Orientation.
Administrative Support
Give your Time and talents in the Office
Behind the scenes, volunteers support LCJP with a vast array of administrative projects that keep the organization thriving. Whether you have a specialized talent from years of working in an office, or are simply looking for a more routine way to support LCJP during daytime hours, LCJP can match you with a way to help in our welcoming Main Street Office. Administrative Support Volunteers are carefully matched with responsibilities after meeting with LCJP’s Volunteer and Training Coordinator.
Responsibilities: Working with LCJP’s Volunteer and Training Coordinator on various administrative tasks including assembling training materials, preparing mailings, data entry, season office decoration, calling other volunteers to notify them of program updates, and more!
Commitment: Ongoing; Can either be on an “As Needed” Basis or with an established, recurring schedule
Training: 1:1 consultations with LCJP’s Volunteer and Training Coordinator prior to each event
Board Membership
Provide oversight and direction
The LCJP Board of Directors is committed to supporting the mission and vision of the organization. Board members play a crucial role in performing fiduciary duties that ensure LCJP, its staff and programs are thriving, now and in the future. We are always seeking to add diversity of backgrounds and skill sets to our board. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us.
Support Online
Follow, Share, Donate & More
There are so many ways to make a difference at LCJP. You can be an online advocate by engaging with and sharing LCJP’s social media pages and posts. By spreading the word about LCJP with your friends and colleagues, you’re helping us to increase awareness and educate others about our work. A donation of any amount empowers LCJP to continue providing affordable restorative justice services. Learn more about making a donation today!