YRAP Volunteer Application

The Youth Restorative Action Project (YRAP) is a Youth Justice Committee sanctioned under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. YRAP is mandated to work in the courts with young people who have caused harm due to significant social issues. These can include racism, discrimination, homelessness, substance abuse, poverty, prostitution, mental illness, and others.

YRAP is the first youth justice committee comprised entirely of youth members. We take unique approaches to achieve the goals of Restorative Justice, Mentoring, and the Indigenous Circle Processes.

YRAP was created to be accessible to all youth. Our mission is to empower and provide a support network to help resolve social and systemic issues. In this spirit, it was formed as a Youth Justice Committee to reach young people when these issues held great importance in court and provide the support and mentorship necessary to address their situation. 

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Volunteer Opportunities
Youth Justice Committee – Panel Member (2 hours per panel)
Volunteers get to know the young person’s background, interests, goals, and how they found themselves involved with the courts. Panel members aid in developing creative and constructive consequences to repair the harm done to the victim and community; While improving the conditions which may have led the youth to crime. The final goal is a positive, self-sufficient lifestyle for the young person.

Mentorship – Youth Mentor (as needed, average 1-2 times a week.)
Youth participating in the program are paired with a youth mentor that will be there as non-judgmental supports. Volunteers will support and advocate for the young person through court involvement, community service requirements, and finding other resources. This role is essential to YRAP as it builds long-term relationships founded on trust while offering youth a positive role model close in age. 

Fundraising Committee (Meet an average of 2 hours twice a month)
As YRAP is a non-profit group, volunteers will meet to plan fundraising events and initiatives throughout the year. These events help to make sure we can keep up with our programs. Programs the committee has held in the past include silent auctions, The Judicial Jamboree, block parties, etc.

Communications Committee (Meet an average of 2 hours twice a month)
Volunteers manage YRAP's social media profiles, our website, and promotional and outreach materials. They meet bi-weekly to brainstorm, create and distribute information to the public, staff, and volunteers. Marketing experience is an asset but is not necessary.

Drop-in Committee (Meet an average of 2 hours twice a month)
The drop-in committee holds events for all youth as a way to interact with them and have a good time.  Volunteers will add to the atmosphere and help facilitate any projects or activities. Drop-in events typically run on a bi-weekly schedule. The activities the committee has done in the past include movies, field trips, and art projects.
Volunteer Expectations
  • Volunteers are required to complete a minimum of 4 hours per month with YRAP.
These hours can be completed by attending training, attending panels, participating in mentorship, participating in drop-ins, helping with committee tasks or attending a committee meeting, etc. Our active mentors and volunteers make reasonable efforts to attend at least one YRAP event monthly.

  • Volunteers will be expected to attend at least two trainings a year. One of these must be panel training.
We offer training four times a year that changes depending on mentor and volunteer needs. Volunteers are not required to attend every panel offered, however, this ensures our capacity to support youth through the restorative justice process

  • Volunteers must be between the ages of 16-24 years.
Our organization is run completely by youth staff and volunteers. If you are over the age of 24 and would still like to work with us in some way, please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteercoordinator@yrap.org.

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