Sycamore tree Project
Sycamore Tree is a volunteer-led programme that teaches the principles of restorative justice. The programme is run in Irish prisons in groups of up to 20 learners, over a 6-week period. During the 6 weeks the course explores the effects of crime on victims, offenders, and the wider community.
Sycamore Tree is an accredited programme that has proven to change attitudes that contribute to reducing reoffending. The content of the programme is consistent with the seven pathways of rehabilitation and prevention of reoffending.
Sycamore Tree provides a supportive group-based learning environment, connection with the community and is a highly economic structure. Therefore the course holds a highly favourable endorsements for participants, staff and all stakeholders.
Are you comfortable facilitating small group discussions, a good listener, sensitive and non-judgemental, a team player, and committed to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable children/adults?
Consider volunteering as a group facilitator.
Group Facilitator Role:
Assist the tutor in delivering the course
Facilitate small group discussions
Have an understanding of the learners journey through the material
Complete post programme reports each week to track the learners progress.
Are you someone with strong leadership skills, who is sensitivity, with a non-judgemental attitude, well organised, and committed to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable children/adults?
Consider volunteering as a Tutor.
Tutor Role:
Run the six-week restorative justice course in prison for up to 20 prisoners
Prepare and deliver the course material provided
Assess group workbooks with facilitators
Support and lead existing group facilitators
