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Youth Assisting Youth - Youth to Youth Peer Mentoring Programs

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

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

Eligibility

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

Languages

Interpretation for other languages may be arranged

Physical Access

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

Fees

None
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Address

5734 Yonge St, Suite 400, Toronto
ON M2M 4E7

Telephone

  • Office: 416-932-1919
  • Office: 1-877-932-1919

Website

https://youthassistingyouth.com

Email Address

Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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