Summary
Are you a young adults aged 16-29 who wants to help at-risk and newcomer kids aged 6-15 to reach their full potential in life by being a mentor?
Location
Address
5734 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M2M 4E7
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Youth Assisting Youth (YAY) is a non-for-profit organization that gives youth an opportunity to volunteer in their community. For over 44 years, it has paired volunteer young adult mentors aged 16-29, with youth ages 6-15 to engage in activities to develop mind, body, character, and leadership skills. Our non-profit connects volunteers to meaningful mentorship experiences that profoundly impact the most vulnerable youth and their families in communities across Toronto and York Region areas.
We Are Currently Looking For Some Mentors
- Peer mentors are young adults aged 16-29 who act as positive role models to help at-risk and newcomer kids aged 6-15 to reach their full potential.
- Individuals that can be a Role Model & have fun bonding with the youth while engaging in social and/or academic activities
- We ask volunteers to commit to meeting with their mentee on a consistent weekly basis, including an average of 10 hours per month for a minimum of 1 year. Matches may continue beyond 1 year if both parties agree to remain matched. The youth you will be paired up with will have similar hobbies and interests to you. They will also live nearby to your location. We make it very easy for you to have an enjoyable time by providing chances of many trips and event.
The Areas the youth are located are as follows: NORTH YORK, YORK REGION, SCARBOROUGH, DOWNTOWN TORONTO, ETOBICOKE
Benefits
- Gain valuable experience, build a better resume and have more references
- Get trained, get a certificate, get scholarship opportunities
- Make a concrete difference, figure out what you want to do in the future
- Attend free events and get tickets to: Raptors, Blue Jays, Argos and Maple Leaf games, Wonderland, bowling and much more.
To apply contact Romey via Email:
[email protected].
You Will Be Required To
- Attend Training Sessions Online or In-person
- Dedicate a few hours a week for one whole year
- Spend 10 hours a month with a youth for one year in your community doing things that you both enjoy.
If you can then kindly email romey for more information.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Proof of Covid Vaccination
- Able to commit 3 hours each week for 12 months to a mentee
- Minimum 16 years old
Causes
Children & Youth Community & Social Services Employment, Consulting, Mentoring, & Training First Nations & Indigenous People Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness Mental Health & Crisis Support Newcomer & Refugee Services Special Education & Special Needs Virtual-Online Volunteering
Skills & Experience
Community Development & Outreach Skills Disaster & Emergency Service Skills Life Coaching Abuse & Violence Prevention Case Work / Management Counselling / Mental Health Skills Employment Counselling Newcomer Support Services Career Counseling / Coaching Child Care Program Development & Evaluation Group Facilitation Crisis Intervention Skills Special Needs Teaching/Assisting Teacher assistant Tutoring Sports Coaching Mentoring Education & Schooling Other English as a Secondary Language (ESL) Teaching Coaching Cross-cultural Communication Sign Language Interpretation ESL Teaching Translation & Interpretation
Tags
youth kids poverty mental health mentor mentoring volunteer high school social work psychology adolescents york region toronto scarborough mentorship markham newcomer youthassistingyouth etobicoke north york richmond hill Youth Assisting Youth
