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How do I become a youth volunteer?

Youth aged 15-24 can become involved with Conflict Mediation
Services of Downsview in a variety of ways:

1. Youth Advisory Committee Member
2. Volunteer Mediator
3. Peer Workshop Facilitator.

The Youth Advisory Committee consists of a group of young people who guide youth programming at CMS-D and develop initiatives to peer educate within the Jane-Finch community. Another way for interested youth to give back to the community is through the Community Mediation Program and Restorative Justice Initiatives Program as volunteer mediators. Youth looking for opportunities to develop and strengthen their skills in public speaking and workshop facilitation can volunteer as Peer Workshop Facilitators.

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The Process

Youth Advisory Committee Member

• Individuals must first complete the Volunteer Application Form and submit it to the Coordinator, Youth Programs.
• The Coordinator will set up an interview with the applicant.
• The applicant will begin attending Youth Advisory meetings.
• As orientation the applicant must complete CMS-D Mediation Skills Training.

Volunteer Mediator

• Individuals must first complete the CMS-D Mediation Skills Training or an equivalent (talk with Coordinator) before submitting the application.
• After your training has been completed please fill out a Volunteer Application form and attach a resume and submit this to the Coordinator, Community Transformation Program.
• Your application will be kept on file for 6 months
• Applicants who meet our current needs and priorities will be called for an interview. *Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview.
• Selected applicants will be invited to join the volunteer roster, and others will be invited to be on a waiting list
• Volunteer mediators will be offered further training and development opportunities though CMS-D’s certificate courses, information evenings, Role-play nights, and mediator mentorship.

Peer Workshop Facilitator

• Individuals must first complete the Volunteer Application Form and submit it to the Coordinator, Youth Programs
• The Coordinator will set up an interview with the applicant.
• As orientation the applicant must complete CMS-D Mediation Skills Training.
• The applicant must observe 2 workshops prior to facilitating a peer workshop with another facilitator.

For more information or to apply for a mediator volunteer position please contact Hermia Corbette, Coordinator, Youth Program at (416) 740-2522 ext.32 or send an e-mail to hcorbette@cmsd.org.

If you are interested in working on becoming a mediator volunteer in the Community Program, please review the Community section of our website and information on How do I become a community mediator volunteer?

If you are interested in working on cases involved in the criminal justice system, please review the Restorative Justice section of our website and information on how to become a RJI volunteer.

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