YRAP is a grassroots organization that runs on the passion and energy of its members. Our dedicated volunteers come from a variety of ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds, but share a common wish to make a positive impact for other youth in their communities, as well as a fundamental belief in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Many have been involved with the child welfare and/or criminal justice system, and some have even been involved as YRAP referrals prior to joining us as volunteers. We are constantly looking for new youth members as well as experienced adult advisors to help us grow and continue to facilitate the vision of the youth.
YRAP youth members are aged 15-24 inclusive, and can choose to take on a variety of roles. The most common roles that YRAP members take on are meeting as a group with a young person to come up with consequences for criminal activity or to create a plan for long-term stability, or to support the follow through of a long-term plan as a peer mentor. Mentorship in particular is a fundamental part of supporting the young person success, and YRAP is always on the lookout for good mentors.
In order to be a youth organization that is able to have an active role in complex legal and child-welfare systems, YRAP also has experienced adult advisors who are able to give advice to both at panels and in other areas. An adult advisor is simply an individual who is over the age of 25 and who has experience or qualifications in an area in which YRAP is involved. Relevant experience could be to do with law or the courts, the child welfare system, mediation, restorative justice, youth issues, and more. If you feel that you have relevant experience and are interested in volunteering, contact YRAP.
The sign up process looks like this: When you contact us have an application form filled out to give or send to us via email. We can then set up a time to meet and go over explanations. During our meeting if are still interested in volunteering you must have two forms of government ID (no SIN cards) with a photo on at least one of them. (Drivers licence, passport, Alberta health card, birth certificate, etc) in order to complete our security checks. If you are from outside the Edmonton area such as Sherwood park or St. Albert, you will need a criminal record check from the RCMP or police in your hometown. From then on you can interact with all YRAP activities pending training that we supply.
Volunteering with YRAP is an excellent way to get unique hands-on experience in a variety of areas. Volunteers receive training through YRAP and are often able to take training through other agencies, or to attend relevant conferences and workshops. They are part of a tight community of like-minded people who are working together to see a positive change in their community.
For more information on volunteering, or to sign up, contact us!
YRAP youth members are aged 15-24 inclusive, and can choose to take on a variety of roles. The most common roles that YRAP members take on are meeting as a group with a young person to come up with consequences for criminal activity or to create a plan for long-term stability, or to support the follow through of a long-term plan as a peer mentor. Mentorship in particular is a fundamental part of supporting the young person success, and YRAP is always on the lookout for good mentors.
In order to be a youth organization that is able to have an active role in complex legal and child-welfare systems, YRAP also has experienced adult advisors who are able to give advice to both at panels and in other areas. An adult advisor is simply an individual who is over the age of 25 and who has experience or qualifications in an area in which YRAP is involved. Relevant experience could be to do with law or the courts, the child welfare system, mediation, restorative justice, youth issues, and more. If you feel that you have relevant experience and are interested in volunteering, contact YRAP.
The sign up process looks like this: When you contact us have an application form filled out to give or send to us via email. We can then set up a time to meet and go over explanations. During our meeting if are still interested in volunteering you must have two forms of government ID (no SIN cards) with a photo on at least one of them. (Drivers licence, passport, Alberta health card, birth certificate, etc) in order to complete our security checks. If you are from outside the Edmonton area such as Sherwood park or St. Albert, you will need a criminal record check from the RCMP or police in your hometown. From then on you can interact with all YRAP activities pending training that we supply.
Volunteering with YRAP is an excellent way to get unique hands-on experience in a variety of areas. Volunteers receive training through YRAP and are often able to take training through other agencies, or to attend relevant conferences and workshops. They are part of a tight community of like-minded people who are working together to see a positive change in their community.
For more information on volunteering, or to sign up, contact us!
