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Youth Assisting Youth - Yonge Street Office - Youth to Youth Peer Mentoring Programs
5734 Yonge St Suite 400
Toronto, ON
M2M 4E7
Toronto, ON
M2M 4E7
416-932-1919
Fax: 416-932-1924
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Last updated: May 21, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Mentees: referral from parents or guardians, or referral through medical, legal, social service or educational professionals, such as teachers, settlement workers, doctors, outreach workers, guidance counsellors; application available on website, or by email or fax
Youth mentor volunteers: complete online application form, and volunteer recruiter will call to begin screening process; call or visit website for details
Youth mentor volunteers: complete online application form, and volunteer recruiter will call to begin screening process; call or visit website for details
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Mentees: at risk and newcomer children and youth 6-15 years experiencing emotional, behavioural, social or cultural adjustment difficulties, including mental health issues and learning disabilities
Volunteer mentors: youth and young adults 16-29 years
Residency Requirements: City of Toronto and York Region
Volunteer mentors: youth and young adults 16-29 years
Residency Requirements: City of Toronto and York Region
Fees
None
Contacts
Ed Carlson - Director, Development
416-932-1919 ext 222 * ecarlson@yay.org
416-932-1919 ext 222 * ecarlson@yay.org
Languages
English ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Cantonese ; Dutch ; Hindi ; Mandarin ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Urdu
Accessibility Note
Street parking close to entrance, also paid parking at rear of building ; Wheelchair accessible rear entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Description of Services:
Programs and activities available in-person and through online conferencing tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp, contact for information
Individual and group mentoring, client needs assessments, mentee/mentor matching, volunteer interviews and volunteer mentor training, group workshops, tutoring, educational and recreational activities
One-to-One Peer Mentoring Program
For low-income, single-parent, immigrant, newcomer, and refugee youth, program matches children and youth with trained volunteer mentors; for registered clients
Group programs for registered clients
Trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist with activities to help newcomers transition to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills, career, and leadership development
- case management and parent support
- short term individual mental health counselling and self care training
- community based group activities and events
- virtual tutoring program
- girl empowerment program
- boy empowerment program
- mandatory mentor training and workshops, topics include child abuse, multiculturalism, behaviour management, mentoring, bullying, mental health, learning challenges
- literature in 12 languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Urdu
- monthly activities
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