CMSC: Youth Services Volunteer; CLUSTER

The Community Mediation Service Corps (CMSC) is an Ameri Corps program administered by the New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA) that strengthens Community Dispute Resolution Centers (CDRCs) across New York State through capacity‑building service. CMSC members support activities that expand organizational effectiveness, increase community impact, and improve access to conflict resolution services. Service activities may include outreach and community engagement, volunteer recruitment and coordination, case management support, participant services, data and systems improvements, program development, and other initiatives that strengthen the capacity of local organizations to meet community needs.

By increasing the capacity of Community Dispute Resolution Centers, CMSC helps expand access to mediation, restorative practices, conflict coaching, family services, youth programs, and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services throughout New York State. Members play an important role in helping organizations serve more individuals, families, schools, and communities while strengthening the sustainability of the statewide ADR network. CMSC members receive professional training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and hands‑on experience that support their personal and professional growth.

Through service, members develop leadership, communication, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills while exploring careers in ADR, education, nonprofit leadership, human services, public service, and related fields. By investing in both people and organizations, CMSC develops the next generation of conflict resolution practitioners while creating stronger, more connected, and more resilient communities.

The Capacity Building Specialist Volunteer supports CLUSTER’s restorative justice programming and organizational growth across Westchester, Rockland, and Bronx Counties. The Volunteer assists with programs serving court‑involved youth, including restorative justice initiatives, conflict coaching, parent‑youth mediation, restorative circles, and supportive youth programming. Responsibilities may include program coordination, outreach, training support, data tracking, participant engagement, and administrative activities that strengthen service delivery. The Volunteer may also assist with restorative practices training, peer mediation initiatives, and activities that support CLUSTER’s mental health and youth development programs.

Through these efforts, the Volunteer helps expand access to restorative justice services and builds organizational capacity to respond to increasing community and court referrals.

• Professional Development & Networking
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Training
• Living Allowance
• Stipend

None

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Community and Economic Development

• Community Organization
• Leadership
• Communications
• Youth Development
• Conflict Resolution
• General Skills

Ameri Corps State / National

CMSC:
Youth Services Volunteer (CLUSTER)

09/08/2026 - 08/06/2027

Part Time

Minimum: 17 Maximum:
None

NEW YORK

From 09/08/2025 To 12/31/2026

Trudy Junkroski

CLUSTER

Yonkers NY 10701

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