Volunteer FAQs - Resolutions Northwest

Small-group Facilitation Volunteer Program
Summer 2015
Help others feel heard.
Resolutions Northwest’s Facilitation Program supports individuals, groups and
communities in a wide range of interesting and challenging projects. We design
and lead problem-solving meetings, public forums, strategic planning retreats,
group mediations, multi-party Good Neighbor Agreements, and dialogues about
challenging issues. We also provide trainings on effective group processes.
Volunteers are a vital component of our work. We offer training and ongoing
opportunities to practice and develop facilitation skills in exchange for a volunteer
commitment to support our facilitation team. This summer we are offering a new
volunteer program focused on facilitating small-group discussions and other
support roles needed at large forums.
If you are interested in learning how to lead small-group discussions in ways that
help create a safe space in which all participants feel that their voices are heard
and their experiences are validated, we’d love to have you on our team!
What you get:
• A seat in the “Equity Informed Small Group Facilitation” training on June
19th.
• Volunteer gatherings on 6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, and 8/18 from 6 – 8:30pm
where you will continue to learn and practice new skills, debrief volunteer
experiences, and get to know other volunteers.
• Chances to put your skills into action through volunteer facilitation
opportunities.
• Support and mentorship for your growth as a facilitator.
What you contribute:
• 25 volunteer hours including volunteer cohort gatherings, and at least 12
hours working on facilitation cases, such as facilitating small-group discussions
at Race Talks*or supporting our facilitation at a large community forum, helping
with outreach efforts, or participating in other RNW training and events.
• Assist the Facilitation Program in growing more culturally competent and
relevant to the communities we serve—through the skills and life experience
you bring and/or your willingness to learn and grow in this area.
Here is what we’ll consider in reviewing applications:
* Participation in Race Talks is optional and encouraged. Race talks is held at McMennamins
Kennedy School the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7-9PM.
• Strong consideration will be given to…
o Willingness to commit to the contributions listed above
o Previous completion of at least a 32-hour basic mediation training
OR other facilitation experience
• Other factors we will consider…
o Past volunteer contributions to RNW
o Interest in continuing as facilitation volunteers beyond this summer
o Availability various days and times
o Some consideration will be given to facilitation experience, but there
is also room for volunteers who are new to facilitation and to RNW.
Application process:
• Submit the application form to info@resolutionsnorthwest.org. by
Thursday May 28th. (Late applications may be considered.)
• We will review applications and select about 8-10 new volunteers.
• We’ll let you know our decision by Friday, June 5th.
If you have questions, give Theresa a call at 503-595-4890 x111, or
send an e-mail to theresa@resolutionsnorthwest.org.
! ! Thanks for your support of the Facilitation Program!! ! !