There are many ways to volunteer with NSRJS. You can volunteer as a Board member, committee member or case facilitator (scroll down to see current opportunities for Volunteer Facilitators).
Board members are elected every year at our Annual General Meeting in late February or early March. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please email your expression of interest and resume to info@nsrj.ca.
Committee members are selected on a rolling basis to support various needs and may be formally approved through a Board vote, depending on the Committee's terms of reference. Currently, we are looking for non-Board member expertise in the following areas:
- Community engagement
- Financial stewardship
- Human resources
- Advising on restorative justice in education
If you are interested in becoming a committee member, please email your expression of interest and resume to info@nsrj.ca.
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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES / APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
(1) CIRCLES IN SCHOOLS VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS
Training September 13
As part of the RJ in Education Initiative, the Circles in Schools program is a direct, preventative response to youth ending up in conflict with the law because they feel isolated, excluded and have not learned effective conflict management skills. Through weekly circles, we utilize a strengths-based education approach to provide children and youth the skills to transform conflict, heal relationships and create stronger communities. A one-day training for Volunteer Circles Facilitators will take place on September 13th. Learn More and Apply Today.
(2) RESTORATIVE RESPONSE PROGRAM (RRP) VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS
Application Deadline August 21, Training in December
The North Shore Restorative Justice Society (NSRJ) is now accepting applications for volunteer facilitators. Successful applicants will be required to attend a 6-day training program and to commit to volunteering as a co-facilitator for 50 hours per year for a minimum of two years. Most of the work occurs during business hours.
*Give victims of crime a voice!
*Give offenders an opportunity to understand & address the root causes of their actions!
*Give offenders an opportunity to make amends!
*Learn active listening facilitation skills!
NSRJ's Restorative Response Program supports restorative responses to crime and conflict with youth and adults. We provide a victim-centred process that aims to heal the harm (physical, sexual, emotional, financial) from crime or conflict, addressing root causes, and providing the offender an opportunity to realize the impact of their actions, make amends, and thereby reduce recidivism and prevent future harms. We facilitate dialogue between the harmed party and the person who caused the harm.
Introduction to Restorative Justice & Victim-Offender Mediation
10am to 4pm Monday Dec 1st to Saturday Dec 6th
West Vancouver – Location details to be provided at a later date.
Training Program: When: Where: What we are looking for:
• Available during business hours and occasional weekends/evenings for in-person and zoom meetings
• Ability to demonstrate reflective, empathic listening and open-ended questioning
• Ability to support and relate to adults & youth, especially those in conflict with the law
• Self-aware, understands personal triggers and biases, and open to feedback
• A desire to make a positive difference in the lives of community members
• Prior training and/or experience in peer counselling, victim services, mediation, crisis counselling or conflict/dispute resolution is useful but not required
• Fluency in Farsi, Mandarin, Korean or Tagalog is considered an asset
• Preference will be given to those who reside, work or are in other ways connected to the North Shore
NOTE: Position offer is subject to references checks and successful vulnerable sector criminal record check.
NSRJ is interested in broadening diversity. We encourage applications from all genders, Indigenous and racialized peoples and persons with disabilities. Applicants needing accommodations during the application process should contact rj@nsrj.ca.
To Apply: Submit a one-page letter that describes why you wish to do this work and lists only your relevant education & experience, whether paid or volunteer, to: rj@nsrj.ca with “Application for Volunteer Facilitator” in the subject line by 4pm, August 21st, 2025.
Please apply early as there are limited spaces available. Interviews will be scheduled late September.
