Center for Restorative Justice Works - Get On The BusAt — Center for Restorative Justice Works - Get On The Bus

Opportunity Summary 

With both remote and in-person options, students can volunteer with Get On the Bus in one of more of the following ways: Support families with navigating the CDCR visitation clearance process until the day of their respective Get On The Bus (GOTB) event. Prepare and input data from post event surveys and/or Get On The Bus Applications Raise awareness and engage organizations and individuals as potential partners in the program. Participate in the Get On The Bus (GOTB) event and accompany families on the bus ride to the visiting event and facilitate activities between families and their incarcerated loved one.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

1. Impact of Parental Incarceration 2. Barriers to Prison Visitation 3. Community and Individual Level Support for Families with an Incarcerated Loved One. 4. Develop Understanding of Non-Profit Operations 5. Impact of Maintaining Ties Between Children and their Incarcerated Loved One.

Opportunity Training 

Students will be required to attend an onboarding training prior to starting their service learning experience. A Trauma Informed Care training will be provided if applicable to their role.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

If working in the office, students will receive emergency and safety protocol information.

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
25hours per placement
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing