Volunteer Opportunity

The Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre is our community’s response to child abuse. When danger appears, zebras form a protective circle around their young. Our multi-disciplinary team at the Zebra Centre works the same way, providing supports to children, youth, and families as they navigate the investigative and judicial systems and move towards healing. 
The Zebra Centre is powered by people. Educators have been involved since the Zebra Centre opened in 2002. We are now seeking volunteers with a passion for helping children and who are available during the day to attend court proceedings. As a Court Accompaniment volunteer, you will foster safety and strength for kids when they attend court proceedings. You can make a real difference in the lives of children and youth who have experienced abuse. 
“I have been an active Zebra volunteer for the last several years. I have found the role of volunteer Court Accompaniment Advocate to be extremely humbling and fulfilling—you put your world aside to serve as a support for a child, youth, or family who is navigating the Alberta Justice system. It is wonderful to see that there are great people for these children and youth to turn to when they may have no one to support them. A person is a person, no matter how small. I am here to ensure their small voices are heard and they are seen.” 
Visit zebracentre.ca/volunteering to learn more or reach out to us at volunteer@zebracentre.ca. 
  ~Cassandra, Volunteer

ARTA Scholarships

ARTA and Orbit Insurance Services, the home and automobile insurance partner, sponsor eight scholarships worth $5,000 each for direct relatives (children and grandchildren, along with first- and second-generation nieces and nephews) of ARTA members who have completed at least one full year (thirty hours) of study in an undergraduate degree or a two-year certificate/diploma program at an accredited post-secondary institution. 
In addition to academic achievement (a transcript signed by the registrar is required), community involvement, and volunteer service, as well as personal accomplishments, future goals and two letters of reference describing the applicant’s skills and personal characteristics are taken into consideration when scholarship recipients are selected.  
The ARTA 101 Scholarships are a separate category of scholarships sponsored by ARTA. Active teachers who are also ARTA 101 members (memberships are free) and enrolled in a post-graduate program are eligible for an ARTA 101 Scholarship valued at $2,500. A second $2,500 ARTA 101 Scholarship is available for direct relatives of ARTA 101 members. The above criteria are applicable to these applicants as well. 
All scholarship applications must be signed by the sponsoring ARTA member. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply. 
The deadline for submission is July 31, 2024. Go to arta.net/scholarship for more information or to apply.