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Tammy Van Hinte RJ Conference Facilitator I have had many volunteer positions and volunteering with CERA has by far been the most rewarding. I came to CERA because I wanted to develop mediation skills. The position has definitely offered me opportunites for skill development and it has offered me so much more. I appreciate that I have been encouraged to volunteer in any way that works for me. I have assisted with the Empowering Youth Program which is a program that trains elementary and highschool students to do peer mediations to resolve conflicts in peaceful ways. I have helped out with creating a computer database system, and facilitated restorative justice conferences. I have never had a volunteer position where I have felt so appreciated and encouraged to see my own strengths. It feels amazing. It feels great to be contributing to something that impacts people in such a positive way. There have been many moments when I have felt a deep sense of honour for the exchanges that I have witnessed in conferences. It is hard to put this experience into words. What I do know is that it has left me with a deep respect and committment for restorative justice work and an appreciation for the way the work has touched my life. |
