Volunteers

The people who volunteer for Youth Diversion are an exciting, dynamic and diverse group who share a willingness to contribute their time and talent to working with at-risk youth. How they contribute – and how much time they contribute – differs from person to person.

Please take a look at our wide variety of volunteering opportunities as we may have an opening of interest to you, whether you’re looking to make friends or build a resume, there is a place for almost everyone at YD.

Join Our Team!!

Volunteers must be 19 years of age and are required to undergo a criminal background check and provide two references. All volunteers are required to attend an interview, orientation and a training session before dedicating their time.

In addition to volunteers, Youth Diversion is dedicated to providing post-secondary students an opportunity to gain experience and knowledge working with youth in a variety of settings, network and gain professional experience towards fulfilling their post-secondary program requirements.

If you are looking to get involved, you can fill out our Online Volunteer Application form, download our Digital Volunteer Application form, or contact us directly at info@essexcountydiversion.com.

Opportunities Explained

Table Coach/Mentor – Rebound Life Choices Program

Table Coaches support youth during programming and also help hand out materials; assist in monitoring discussions and/or coaching participants in breakout groups. 

 

A mentor may share with a mentee information about his or her own career path, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling. 

A mentor may help with exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources. 

Lead Facilitator (s) – Rebound Life Choices Program
Lead Facilitators essentially run program delivery but also help hand out materials; assist in monitoring discussions and/or coaching participants in breakout groups. 
Table Coach/Mentor - #KYPP Program
Table Coaches support youth during programming and also help hand out materials; assist in monitoring discussions and/or coaching participants in breakout groups.

A mentor may share with a mentee information about his or her own career path, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional
support, and role modeling.
A mentor may help with exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources
Co-Facilitator - L.O.S.S. Program

Co-facilitators can help gauge participants’ reactions and notice whether youth understand the material presented.

Co-facilitators can also help hand out materials; assist in monitoring discussions and/or coaching participants in breakout groups.

A mentor may share with a mentee information about his or her own career path, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling.

A mentor may help with exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources

Co-Facilitator - Youth Justice Committee Forum
Youth Justice Committee Forums are a one-time mediation session that is comprised of a trained staff, a volunteer, the victim, offender and parents of both parties if desired.

The purpose of this forum is to give the offender an opportunity to repair the harms inflicted upon the victim(s) and address the reasons for the hurt caused.

This process holds the offender accountable for their actions and provides them with the opportunity to witness how their actions have affected others.

Co-Facilitator – Time to L.A.G. Program
Co-facilitators can help gauge participants’ reactions and notice whether youth understand the material presented.

Co-facilitators can also help hand out materials; assist in monitoring discussions and/or coaching participants in breakout groups.

Co-Facilitator - Teen Intervene
Co-facilitators can help gauge participants’ reactions and notice whether youth understand the material presented.

Co-facilitators can also help hand out materials; assist in monitoring discussions and/or coaching participants in breakout groups.

Intake Worker
Intake workers are responsible for conducting risk assessments with new clients and their families.

The information collected is used by staff to assess appropriate interventions for the youth.

Administration/Research Assistant
Administrative duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, and filing.

Research Assistants conduct YD program reviews, collect and analyze data and prepare materials for submission to granting ministries and foundations.

I’m not sure what role is right for me
That’s OK! Submit your application and we can help you determine which role might be the best fit!