Open application for volunteer opportunity: Help develop a learning platform for incarcerated / formerly incarcerated people transitioning back into society - eviltoast

Update for this post: https://lemmy.ca/post/5548011

I heard back and got some more details about the position. It’s not restricted to CS, or students for that matter. If you are interested in applying, send me a message (link), and I’ll give you the email address to apply 😄 I just didn’t want to post the email address publicly.

If you are in UBC CS, you can also go here: https://my.cs.ubc.ca/students/career/volunteers-art-justice-project

Student Volunteer Opportunity- A.R.T. & Justice Project

Are you passionate about social impact work?

A.R.T. & Justice is looking for volunteers who are interested in a pilot project in collaboration with the UBC Learning Exchange. We are currently developing a technology learning program for people who have lived/living experience of incarceration. We are hoping to develop a program where we can provide support for those leaving carceral institutions who do not have a grasp of basic technological tools; such as cyber security, file sharing, calendars, file storage, etc. Our work is peer-led and we plan on co-developing a step by step guide that can be shared with those who are transitioning back into society. This volunteer work will both be in-person and online. We are currently meeting 30min-1 hour a week to go over our progress work. Work is expected to be done independently and as a team.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience volunteering (with marginalized or vulnerable populations an asset)
  • An attitude of curiosity, caring and flexibility when working with our peers and knowing that all are welcomed
  • A comfort, openness and respect for working with people as they are, including life experiences, culture, identity, beliefs, and values
  • Strong interpersonal communications skills, specifically in the areas of empathy, listening, attentiveness and checking for understanding
  • Intermediate knowledge of technological tools (such as google drive, outlook, etc)

Duties:

  • Assist in-person work sessions
  • Help with set-up and take-down of in-person sessions
  • Work on co-developing a step-by-step guide for the project
  • Attend project zoom meetings in regards to guide development updates
  • Report to the Project Coordinator

Training:

  • There is no formal training, there will be a welcome meeting to introduce you to the project and orient you to the tasks.

Time commitment:

  • Volunteer screening: 15 min interview
  • Zoom call: 30min- 1 hr weekly until project completion (Goal is January 2024)
  • Independent work: TBD, based on project goals
  • 3-hour test workshop to implement program and see if changes need to be made (Date TBD in November/December)

To apply:

Send an email sharing your previous experiences and why you are interested in working with us! We are happy to work with students on a one-time or re-occurring basis and will schedule meetings to work around student schedules.

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