The Restorative Justice Education Center

Organization Description

The Restorative Justice Education Center (RJEC) is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting immigrant and underserved families across Santa Barbara County. We provide essential resources, food security, legal preparedness, educational outreach, and culturally rooted support to help families thrive with dignity and safety.

Health & Safety

RJEC primarily serves immigrant and mixed-status families, low-income households, and individuals experiencing crisis or barriers to basic needs. Students will interact with families receiving food assistance, community resources, and outreach support. RISK – Behavioral Challenges Students may occasionally interact with individuals experiencing stress, trauma, or crisis-related behavioral challenges. All volunteers receive guidance on maintaining professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and appropriate boundaries. RISK – Criminal Background RJEC serves community members from a wide range of backgrounds. Some individuals may have prior legal or criminal histories; however, volunteers are not placed in situations involving known violent behavior. All volunteer roles are non-clinical, supervised, and focused on resource distribution and community support. SAFETY – No Photos/Video For the privacy and safety of the families we serve, students are not permitted to take photos or videos while onsite or during any volunteer activity. This policy is strictly enforced.

Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Must be 18 or older
  • RISK: Students may be working with behaviorally challenged populations.
  • RISK: Students may be working with individuals who have a known criminal background or history of violent behavior.
  • SAFETY: Students are NOT PERMITTED to take photos or video while on site.
Address 
601 E Montecito
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Jennifer Sanchez
Job Title
Director
Phone
Email

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Service Learning Opportunities Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng, Service Learning Ongoing On-site
Program(s) 
Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng
Service Learning
Organization type 
Grassroots Organization (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Immigrants/Refugees
Focus Area(s)
Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Education, Restorative Justice
Hours of operation 

9AM-7PM Monday-Friday

Maximum students 
5