Criminal Justice, Victim
Services, Restorative Justice
JUSTICE
SYSTEM VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
Community Justice Services: Employment and
Career Planning Specialist, Jail Education and Transition Program
Provide jail inmates in the Transition Module with educational and
employment resources to facilitate their successful re-entry into the
community. Conduct interviews with inmates to assess their
educational/employment experience and assist them in accessing
continuing educational resources, developing job search skills and
locating employment opportunities. Prefer a working background in
business and experience managing employees. Must have the ability
to interview and work effectively with inmates and demonstrate strong
organizational and problem solving skills. Flexible days and
weekly hours are negotiable. A six-month commitment is required.
For more information and an application, contact the Justice System
Volunteer Program at 303-441-3718 or email
jallan@bouldercounty.org.
Community Justice Services: ESL
Tutor, Jail Education and Transition
Volunteer to teach ESL classes to Spanish-speaking inmates at the
Boulder County Jail. The Jail Education and Transition Program
(JET) provides inmates who will be transitioning out of jail with basic
literacy, educational and life skills tools to help them function more
effectively and not re-offend. Volunteers need some Spanish for
the ESL classes. Prefer Friday mornings but also have some
flexibility. 2-4 hours per week for 6 months. This is a
great opportunity to use your Spanish-speaking skills while making a
significant contribution.
For
more information and an application, contact the Justice System
Volunteer Program at 303-441-3718 or email
jallan@bouldercounty.org.
D.A.'s Office: Support Staff
Assistant, Victim/Witness
The D.A.'s Office has a great opportunity for volunteers who want to
help crime victims. The Victim/Witness Program provides support
and information to victims of crime while guiding them through the court
process, as well as coordinating the witness management system.
People interested in helping others as well as those interested in law
will find this a fascinating way to get an inside look at the steps
involved in prosecuting criminal cases. Applications are being
accepted for the fall training, which will cover the criminal justice
process and topics such as domestic violence, victimization and crisis
intervention.
Prefer community volunteers with substantial work/volunteer experience.
Backgrounds in law, business or education where the individual has
interacted with diverse groups and ages is helpful. Excellent
communication skills, maturity and good judgment are essential. Time commitment is 8 hours/week during office hours for
1 year.
For
more information and an application, contact the Justice System
Volunteer Program at 303-441-3718 or email
jallan@bouldercounty.org.
SHERIFF'S
OFFICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
Volunteer On-Scene Victim Advocates
The Boulder Sheriff's Office of Community Assistance is currently
accepting applications for volunteer, on-scene victim advocates.
Training will begin October 29th and continue through November 14.
If interested, please go to
www.bouldersheriff.org and scroll down to the volunteer
opportunities link. From there, you can navigate to the Victim
Services page. You will find a link to the volunteer application
in the shaded area.
If you have questions, please call Donna Foster at 303-441-3656.
Help Inmates Learn to
Improve Their Lives
You can teach inmates day-to-day living skills to use now and upon
release. You need not be a certified teacher to be a BIG help in this
program at the Jail. Instructors may choose topics that they believe
are appropriate and necessary and within their expertise.
Some topics that have been taught in the past are : Anger Management,
Stress Management, Job Search, Problem Solving, and Substance Abuse.
Share your knowledge, your expertise, and your life skills.
Please
contact Sgt. Sue Yankovich at 303-441-4684 or
syankovich@bouldercounty.org
You
Can Help Reduce Crime!
The
Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Restorative Justice program coordinates
2-3 hour "conferences" that deal with crime by involving the victim,
offender and community members in the resolution to crime and conflict.
This program has been shown to reduce repeat offenses. After an
orientation, you are asked to be in one conference a month. The
conferences are held throughout Boulder County. You can be a real asset
to justice! More information?
Contact Jennifer Quilling at 303-441-1752 or
jquilling@bouldercounty.org
Get Ready for Law
Enforcement!
Career in Cadet Post 500!
Career orientation to law enforcement for young men and women between
the ages of 16 and 21 is the focus of this program. Included in the
introduction to the training are demonstrations by the SWAT and K-9
deputies. Meetings of current Cadets are first and third Tuesdays at 7
pm, and are usually held at the Justice Center.
For further information, call Commander Phillip West, 303-441-3621
or
pwest@bouldercounty.org
Transition Day Program -
Boulder
County Jail
Come to the Jail and help with the Transition Day Program! In this
program, time is set aside each day for inmates to participate in
productive activity - work, education, or treatment - with the goal of
helping them leave the jail better off than when they arrive. The
following opportunity for volunteers to assist in that goal are
currently open. All activities occur during the day, Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, or Friday, during the times of 8:30-10:30 a.m. or 1:00-3:00
p.m.
For more information about any of the volunteer opportunities,
please contact Sgt. Sue Yankovich, Transition Day Supervisor,
303-441-4684 or e-mail him at
syankovich@bouldercounty.org
Tutors
Be
a part of the Transition Day Program at the Jail! Several inmates each
month take and pass the GED (Graduate Equivalency Diploma), thus earning
a high school level education. Tutors can be of great help to inmates
having difficulty in a particular area. Math and literacy are the most
common problem areas. Your tutoring skills will be very helpful to one
or more individuals.
Please contact Sgt. Sue Yankovich at 303-441-4684 or
syankovich@bouldercounty.org
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