Youth Assisting Youth

York Region
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Record #: HMT1867 Last Modified: 23 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 23 Apr 2013
Record Details
Areas ServedYork Region
Address & Map
5734 Yonge St, Ste 401
North York, ON M2M 4E7
 
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Office Phone416-932-1919 
Toll Free Phone1-877-932-1919
Fax416-932-1924
E-Mailrdarocha@yay.org
Websitewww.yay.org
DescriptionCommunity-based Peer Mentoring Program that matches youth volunteers, aged 16 to 29, in a one-on-one relationship with "at risk" children aged 6-15. Role of the volunteer is to be a positive role model * Volunteer will spend approximately 3 hours a week with the child engaging in activities they both enjoy. The match is based on common likes and interests and geographic location. Volunteers will make a difference and build their resume while volunteering close to home and on their own schedule. 
Hours9:00 am - 5:00 pm
AccessibilityNot Accessible
LanguagesEnglish ; Bengali ; Chinese ; Dutch ; Hindi ; Italian ; Korean ; Mandarin ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Urdu
FeesNone
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) - 29 year(s) 
 
Volunteers are between 16 and 29 years old * Children are between 6 and 15 years old 
 
For volunteers the following eligibility criteria apply: 
-Able to provide two professional references; (i.e. professor, employer, etc.).  
-Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening and interview  
-Able to commit to 3 hours a week on your own schedule for a year.  
-Second language preferred but not required.
FundingFederal ; Donations ; Foundation
SubjectsChildren ; Family support ; Friendship services ; Youth
Primary ContactMs Paula Da Rocha, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 1-877-932-1919 ext 234; Email: rdarocha@yay.org
Primary ExecutiveMs Sally Spencer, Chief Executive Officer, Youth Assisting Youth
Alternate ExecutiveMr John Vanrhee, Manager
Volunteer CoordinatorPaula Da Rocha, Volunteer Coordinator