We are looking for volunteers to deliver weekly one-hour sessions of the international Peace Education Programme, either in the Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison or at Community Corrections in Hastings. The Programme is delivered in 10-week blocks and is an innovative series of video-based workshops that help people discover their own inner strength and personal peace.
You will work with another volunteer and deliver short videos on one of ten themes followed by reflection time, discussions and workbook activities.
We are looking for people who have 3 hours to give every week or fortnight, especially those available during normal business hours.
We would love to hear from you if you have some, or all, of the following attributes:
Empathetic, open-minded and accepting
Confident speaking in front of others
Have previously worked as a facilitator, a teacher or have an education background
Have experienced the criminal justice system, either personally or alongside whanau
Calm under pressure
Able to adhere to boundaries
Flexibility
Good computer skills
PARS provides full training, mostly through live interactive Zoom sessions, plus some face-to-face training session in Hastings.
Car drivers licence, own transport and mobile phone required. Vetting is required but previous convictions can be discussed.
If you would like to make a positive and meaningful difference in someone's life, please get in touch today to find out more by emailing volunteer@manawatupars.org.nz or phoning 022 689 9623.
Prisoners Aid & Rehabilitation Society (PARS) Hawke’s Bay works to reduce re-offending by walking alongside ex-prisoners and their whanau as the reintegrate into the community.
PARS provides social and practical support for people who have experienced the justice system, to reduce their isolation and improve access to appropriate services in the community.
Hawkes Bay PARS is an outreach of Manawatu PARS. Our office is located in Hastings, and we work with clients across both Hastings and Napier.