Join Our Volunteer Community

We are so glad you found us.

At MCRC, we believe in the power of community-led conflict resolution and restorative practice. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, helping to strengthen relationships, build shared capacity, and support community-defined solutions. We deeply appreciate your willingness to contribute your time, skills, and care.

Because we are a small but mighty team, we welcome new volunteers in cohorts. This approach allows us to build strong relationships, provide thoughtful orientation, and steward our resources responsibly, ensuring every volunteer feels supported and prepared to contribute meaningfully.

General Interest Form

Strengthening MCRC's capacity to engage communities, share resources, and maintain smooth operations.

About the Role

Assist with outreach, communications, administrative tasks, or event support.

Commitment

Flexible, Opportunities to grow into other volunteer pathways

Mediator Volunteer Program

Supporting self-determination and equitable agreements through impartial, structured processes.

About the Role

Facilitate community mediations, helping individuals and groups collaboratively resolve conflict.

Commitment

Completion of a minimum of 40 hours of training that satisfies Rule 17 standards, Ongoing learning, mentorship, Peer support are provided to strengthen skills and confidence.

Restorative Facilitator

Center participant voice, choice, and community-defined solutions in restorative processes.

About the Role

In this role, you will facilitate dialogue between parties, helping them to hear one another and work towards mutually agreeable solutions. You may also have the opportunity to support the center through outreach and educational presentations.

Commitment

Completion of approximately 20 hours of training in restorative facilitation, Volunteers receive continued support through mentorship and peer learning

Volunteers at MCRC are valued collaborators. Your contribution helps:

  • Build equitable access to conflict resolution and restorative practices
  • Strengthen community networks and collective capacity
  • Foster mutual support and shared learning among staff, volunteers, and partners