The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is seeking volunteers to be restorative justice facilitators.
Ideal applicants are people looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity and who are over 18 years old, the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
"The program is especially in need of volunteers who represent the diversity in our community," according to the release.
No prior experience is needed to volunteer and training is provided.
Law enforcement officers refer juveniles and adults to restorative justice for misdemeanor and felony cases, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Instead of issuing a ticket or making an arrest, the case is assigned to volunteer facilitators. The people affected by crime (victim, offender, community, and law enforcement) take part in a facilitated conference.
"This process supports victims and the community by giving them a voice in how the harm will be repaired. It also supports offenders to take responsibility for their actions to repair the harm they caused."
If interested, submit a volunteer application no later than noon on March 21. Applicants will have a criminal history check, interview, and reference checks.
If you are accepted as a volunteer, required training is being held on May 4, 11, 17, and 18, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Volunteers will attend a monthly team meeting the second Monday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The hours for the conferences and other meetings are flexible.
For more information and to apply, visit boco.org/SheriffRestorativeJustice or call Devi at 303-441-1752. Submit applications to [email protected].
