Give time
Volunteer
Help with outreach, events, community activities, and practical support. Volunteering can begin small and grow over time.
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There Is a Place for What You Bring.
Time. Curiosity. Experience. Relationships. Resources. Start with what you have to contribute and choose the level of participation that fits now. You do not need to decide your final role today.
Ways to take part
Choose the Place That Fits Now.
Participation can begin with learning, a few hours of time, professional experience, a partnership idea, or direct support for the work.
Learn through practice
Intern with CJC
Connect academic learning with supervised community practice. Start by sharing your interest; placement details come later.
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Practice with CJC
Bring experience in mediation, facilitation, youth work, restorative practice, outreach, or other relationship-based work.
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Partner with CJC
Build on the knowledge and relationships already present in your school, workplace, organization, or community.
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Learn with CJC
Build practical peacemaking, conflict, mediation, and restorative skills — and choose how far you want to go.
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Support CJC
Help sustain mediation, learning, preparation, and follow-through across Fresno County.
Support CJCHow participation works
Start With Interest. Grow If It Fits.
Sharing interest is not a commitment and does not create a formal role. The next step is simply understanding what the opportunity asks of you.
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Share your interest
Choose the doorway that feels closest. You do not need to know your final role before you begin.
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Understand the commitment
Each opportunity explains its time, preparation, boundaries, and responsibilities before you agree to anything.
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Prepare and grow if it fits
Some roles require training, clearance, supervision, or demonstrated practice. Interest is a beginning, not an authorization.
People of every faith and none are welcome. There is more than one way to help build a community where people can be heard, take responsibility, repair harm, and belong.
Connect
Stay connected with CJC.
Follow CJC’s work, share what you’re seeing, or get occasional updates about trainings and community events.