St. John’s Youth Justice Committee (General Committee Member)

Organization Name: St. John’s Youth Justice Committee
Opportunity Title: General Committee Member
Category: Children & Youth
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: April 1, 2025
End Date: March 31, 2026

Email: sherithomas@gov.nl.ca
Website: http://youthjusticestj.ca
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Volunteer would be responsible for attending monthly ExtraJudicial Sanctions committee meetings where files are screened and contracts for youth are assessed.  History of working with families/youth considered an asset.  Background checks include: child protection clearence check, vulnerable sector and police criminal records screening check; three references.  The ideal canditate would be comfortable working with youth in the community setting offering restorative justice programming. Minimun one year committment.  Interested canditates should forward an email including their resume via email to sherithomas@gov.nl.ca.