Circle Volunteer or Committee Member Volunteer

Volunteer Success; Saskatchewan; On-site; Confidential; Part time

Job summary

A community organization is seeking compassionate volunteers in Canada to mentor individuals released from prison who have committed sexual offenses. The role requires a commitment of 1.5 hours per week for at least a year and a belief in rehabilitation. Volunteers will provide emotional support and accountability, helping offenders navigate reintegration challenges while ensuring community safety. Strong communication and emotional resilience are key qualities needed for this important role.

Qualifications

• Willing to undergo a background or police records check.
• Comfortable commuting to opportunity location.
• At least 27 years of age, commitment of 1.5 hours per week for at least a year.

Responsibilities

• Mentor released offenders and help hold them accountable.
• Provide emotional support during reintegration.
• Balance empathy with need for public safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Emotional resilience

Compassion

Non-judgmental approach

Job description

Summary

Get out of your comfort zone and help keep the community safe by mentoring and holding accountable released offenders convicted of a sexual offense.

What you’ll be doing

CoSA needs volunteers who are compassionate, non-judgmental, and committed to restorative justice. They should possess strong communication skills, emotional resilience, and a willingness to work with individuals convicted of sexual offenses. Volunteers must be able to provide both emotional support and accountability, helping offenders navigate reintegration challenges while maintaining community safety. A belief in rehabilitation and a dedication to social justice are key traits for CoSA volunteers, as their role requires balancing empathy with the need for personal and public responsibility.

Requirements

• Willing to undergo a background or police records check
• Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
• Own cell phone
• Completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com
• At least 27 years of age; commitment of 1.5 hours per week for at least a year; interested in long term volunteer work

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

When

Immediately

Where

Vancouver/Surrey/Fraser Valley, British Columbia

Tags

#restorative justice #public safety #sexual offense