Circle Member

Circle Member for Circle of Support

Our mission is to provide transitional services and pro-social support to those in transition from incarceration or treatment programs.

Each circle enlists the community to use a circle of support model to manage, serve and support those in transition. This model has been successfully used since 1994 in Canada, United Kingdom and the United States.

Circles of Support are based on restorative justice principles. Each circle has a team of 4-6 community members who receive training and support from professionals. The circle meets regularly to facilitate the transitioning member’s practical needs, to provide emotional support, to challenge the behaviors and attitudes, to develop constructive and pro-social strategies to address everyday problems.

Circles of Support will

Support good behaviors and decision making
Offer accountability and support
Mentor, coach and disciple
Build and promote healthy relationships
Identify barriers and plan for success

The Benefits of Circles of Support are

Reduction in relapse, recidivism and harm
Neighbors thrive
Communities are safe

How to Get Involved

Be a part of a Circle of Support
Be a Mentor
Donate to Welcome Homes

Volunteer Benefits are…

Each community member will receive extensive and ongoing FREE training in the topics of:

Restorative Justice and Circle Process
Criminogenic and Addictive Thinking
Challenges of Re-Entry
Cultural Diversity
Motivational Interviewing & Coaching Skills
Mentoring Skills & Boundaries
Perceptions &Understanding of Offending & Victimization

To be a Circle Member you must:

Be 21 years or older
Complete an application, background check and interview
Complete 17 hours of FREE training
Commit to a minimum of 40 hours (circles meet 1-2 hours per week, commitments gradually decrease over time) (1 year of volunteering is preferred)

Steps to Becoming a Volunteer

Submit a Volunteer Application
Complete an Interview
Attend and Complete Training
Select Volunteer Assignment(s)