Nonviolent Communication Volunteer Teacher Training

OPP offers exceptional support for those wanting to teach Nonviolent Communication in their communities through our Nonviolent Communication Volunteer Teacher Training:

  • Supervision from a Center for Nonviolent Communication Certified Trainer

  • Custom-designed, proven Nonviolent Communication teacher curriculum

  • Teaching experience for up to 48 weeks per year, which fulfills Center for Nonviolent Communication Certification requirements

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All prospective Nonviolent Communication Volunteer Teacher Training participants are interviewed to explore their goals and determine the best fit within our program. Participation begins with an observation period to help you understand the prison environment and the expectations of volunteering with our programs. After completing the observation period, qualified volunteers will go through Nonviolent Communication Volunteer Teacher Training, and go on to staff the Inmate and Post-release Nonviolent Communication Education in one of two ways:

  • Nonviolent Communication Certified Trainers can become Volunteer Trainers at our facilities

  • Skilled Nonviolent Communication practitioners who are not certified can volunteer as to support with OPP admin and communication, or become facilitators if they are actively engaged in Nonviolent Communication study or leadership outside OPP

Please note: Our Nonviolent Communication Volunteer Teacher Training program is focused on the teaching of Nonviolent Communication, not learning the framework. If you are new to Nonviolent Communication, explore Rose City Nonviolent Communication's Teacher Training Program. 


Peer Training
Inmate and Post-release NVC Education