Circle Volunteer

Summary

To be part of a circle of support for a “core member” who is someone with a conviction of a sexual offence and who is seeking reintegration into the community with the desire to live a crime‑free and autonomous life.

360 Reid Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7G6

Opportunity Type:
Ongoing - Start Anytime

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Circle volunteers support individuals who have sexually offended as they reintegrate post‑incarceration. Volunteers facilitate open and honest dialogue; model healthy boundaries; assist the core member to empathize with others' experiences, feelings and needs; challenge harmful behaviors; and help the core member develop appropriate support networks outside of the Circle. Volunteers agree to attend the meetings (approximately 1 hour per week + 1 hour per month for “housekeeping”), work with the staff and other volunteers, and maintain confidentiality.

Volunteers will attend a minimum of 6 hours of training before attending a Circle.

• Willing to undergo a background or police records check
• Minimum 22 years old