FLY Law Program Facilitator (San Jose, California, United States)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitate law-related education (LRE) curriculum to justice involved and/or at-promise youth
Prepare for the program sessions by reviewing weekly lessons.
Make weekly contacts to assigned youth in LRE program sessions.
Attend required trainings, field trip, and the recognition ceremony.
Inform Law Program Site Manager of any issues at site.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Facilitators will prepare for the program session by reviewing the lesson prior to the session.
Facilitators will arrive to the site at least 15 minutes early and stay for 30 minutes after the session to debrief.
Facilitators will reach out to assigned youth at least one time each week prior to the program session.
Facilitators will be available to transport youth to and from program sessions and/or for field trips, as necessary

TRAINING/SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS CAN EXPECT:

27 hours of orientation and training.
Optional facilitator support meetings 2 times per semester
Regular contact with a Lead Facilitator and the Law Program Site Manager for personalized feedback, advice, and encouragement. Contact by phone, email, and in person, according to your preference.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Volunteers must be a minimum of 21 years old and COVID-19 vaccinated.
Volunteers must pass a criminal background check through the DOJ and FBI.
Must attend New Facilitator training sessions.
Must have a desire to connect with at-promise youth and youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system.
Must have a willingness to engage in tough conversations about race while understanding the realities of police relations in the Black and Brown communities.
Must possess strong listening skills and ability to quickly process discussions in real time.
Able to accept constructive criticism from youth, volunteers, and FLY staff.
Have access to reliable transportation a plus, but not required.

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:

Internship and pro bono credit available.
Training on a variety of topics relating to youth development and access to social justice action opportunities.
Excellent resume-building opportunity for those interested in social work, probation, counseling, teaching, youth-related work, law school, and more.
Letter of recommendation upon request - after completing 1 semester of service.
Excellent opportunity to get experience with system-involved youth, as well as a ground level view of the juvenile justice system.
Make a sustainable, long-term difference in your community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitate law-related education (LRE) curriculum to justice involved and/or at-promise youth
Prepare for the program sessions by reviewing weekly lessons.
Make weekly contacts to assigned youth in LRE program sessions.
Attend required trainings, field trip, and the recognition ceremony.
Inform Law Program Site Manager of any issues at site.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Facilitators will prepare for the program session by reviewing the lesson prior to the session.
Facilitators will arrive to the site at least 15 minutes early and stay for 30 minutes after the session to debrief.
Facilitators will reach out to assigned youth at least one time each week prior to the program session.
Facilitators will be available to transport youth to and from program sessions and/or for field trips, as necessary

TRAINING/SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS CAN EXPECT:

27 hours of orientation and training.
Optional facilitator support meetings 2 times per semester
Regular contact with a Lead Facilitator and the Law Program Site Manager for personalized feedback, advice, and encouragement. Contact by phone, email, and in person, according to your preference.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Volunteers must be a minimum of 21 years old and COVID-19 vaccinated.
Volunteers must pass a criminal background check through the DOJ and FBI.
Must attend New Facilitator training sessions.
Must have a desire to connect with at-promise youth and youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system.
Must have a willingness to engage in tough conversations about race while understanding the realities of police relations in the Black and Brown communities.
Must possess strong listening skills and ability to quickly process discussions in real time.
Able to accept constructive criticism from youth, volunteers, and FLY staff.
Have access to reliable transportation a plus, but not required.

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:

Internship and pro bono credit available.
Training on a variety of topics relating to youth development and access to social justice action opportunities.
Excellent resume-building opportunity for those interested in social work, probation, counseling, teaching, youth-related work, law school, and more.
Letter of recommendation upon request - after completing 1 semester of service.
Excellent opportunity to get experience with system-involved youth, as well as a ground level view of the juvenile justice system.
Make a sustainable, long-term difference in your community.

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