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Western Justice Center Program Engagement VISTA
 
 
 
Western Justice Center offers several programs to support capacity building and program implementation for school communities in the Greater Los Angeles area. ABC’s of Conflict Training: ABCs of Conflict is a training where educators learn to: - Develop a student-led peer mediation program. - Learn to facilitate community-building and harm-healing circles. - Address implicit bias, bullying, and inter-group conflict. Mediation Boot Camp (MBC): WJC puts students in the driver’s seat at their schools – as community leaders and builders. Our youth empowerment programs teach students how to become peer mediators and lead restorative justice circles. WJC challenges students to link their work as mediators to movements for social change, encourages them to initiate student engagement projects at their schools, and connects them to careers in mediation. Peer Mediation Invitational (PMI): WJC’s Annual Youth Summit brings together students, educators, and volunteers to empower young peacemakers and support schools transform their communities through the power of mediation. This event further empowers young people and puts them in the driver’s seat for changing culture and climate across school campuses. A series of workshops are offered led by student leaders, educators, and Restorative Justice Practitioners.
 
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Member Duties : WJC provides conflict resolution education and skill-based mediation training to students who volunteer to serve as peer mediators at their schools. The Program Engagement VISTA will evaluate and create sustainable systems, alongside the Program Team, to ensure that schools will receive tools and resources to implement program initiatives across school campuses. Key responsibilities include: Evaluating the current volunteer processes in communication, outreach, selection, and training to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the volunteer and Mediation Mentor recruitment/retainment process and program. Developing the Peer Mediation Invitational (PMI), ABC’s of Conflict training, and Mediation Boot Camp (MBC). Building capacity for Restorative Schools Managers at their specific school districts through program planning and implementation. In collaboration with the Communications Director, gathering stories to capture programming highlights, accomplishments and challenges.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Mileage Reimbursement ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Public Safety . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Youth Development ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking ,  Social Services ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Community Organization ,  Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Computers/Technology ,  Restorative Justice Practices . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Western Justice Center Program Engagement VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025  -   08/10/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA   Los Angeles/Orange County  
Languages
Vietnamese
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/29/2025  To  07/21/2025 
Contact Alison Petsod Hixson
570 W Avenue 26
Los Angeles   CA   90065
213-893-4898
volunteercorps@laworks.com
www.laworks.com/vista
Listing ID 126481

       

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