Youth Assisting Youth, a United Way member agency, is a non-profit charitable organization that provides mentoring and tutoring services for newcomer and at risk youth 6 - 15 years old. We need volunteers (especially guys) 16-29 years old, who are willing to help these youth realize their full potential.
Volunteer positions are available throughout:
1. North York: (Bathurst & Steeles, Yonge & Finch, Jane & Finch)
2. Etobicoke: (Kipling & Finch, Jane & Eglinton, Martin Grove & Eglinton)
3. Scarborough: (Markham & Eglinton, Kennedy & Eglinton, Ellesmere & Victoria Park)
4. Toronto: (Caledonia & Eglinton, Gerrard & Jones, Dawes & Danforth)
5. York Region (Richmond Hill & Vaughan): (Bathurst & Rutherford, Yonge & Major MacKenzie, Dufferin & Steeles)
Volunteers will provide guidance, support, homework help, coaching and leadership to youth on a one-to-one basis or in groups like after school programs or academic, recreational or artistic activities. Attend attractions, professional sports events, etc. together. FREE passes/tickets provided (Blue Jays, Raptors, Argonauts, etc.). Scholarships are available. Comprehensive training provided. Young professionals and post secondary students/grads preferred. Bilingual volunteers needed.
Qualifications:
1. 16 - 29 years old.
2. Able to provide two professional references; (i.e. professor, employer, etc.).
3. Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening and interview
4. Able to commit to 3 hours a week on your own schedule for a year.
5. Second language (i.e. Mandarin, Farsi, Spanish, Russian, etc.) preferred but not required.
Please contact Chuck at cokonkwo@yay.org to RSVP your seat at the next Volunteer Information Session. Help youth make better decisions.
Watch and share our video on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxZETAri1-I).
For more information please contact:
Chuck Okonkwo
Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: (416) 932-1919 ext. 258
Fax: (416) 932-1924
Email: cokonkwo@yay.org
Visit our website at www.yay.org
