Youth Mentoring Youth

VOLUNTEERS AGES 16-29 NEEDED TO MENTOR KIDS

Do you want to have a life changing experience and make a positive impact in the life of a kid?
If you are looking for a volunteer position that is fun and flexible, where you will develop transferable skills, build your resume and make a difference; then Youth Assisting Youth has an opportunity for you. You can volunteer in your community on your own schedule. 3 hours a week is all the time you will need to invest in your future and give a younger youth the means to succeed. You will both benefit!!! Become a mentor at YAY and find out how.

VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION
• Spend about 3 hours a week with a younger youth engaging in social and/or academic activities
• Coaching, tutoring and providing positive support to kid
• Be a Role Model & Have fun
• Share your personal and professional knowlege and experience
• Attend FREE attractions such as professional sports, and other events (optional)

BENEFITS:
• Increased skills & improved resume
• Personal development (gain confidence, self esteem and prestige)
• Opportunity to network and explore career options
• Recognition: wards, respect from the community and more
• Eligibility for scholarships
• Great references for professional or academic purposes
• Meet a diverse range of caring people
• Gain a sense of achievement and the satisfaction of contributing to a kid's wellbeing
• Gain insight and knowledge of issues facing children and youth

CONTACT:
Paula da Rocha
Volunteer Coordinator
Youth Assisting Youth
5734 Yonne Street Suite 401
Toronto, Ontario M2M 4E7
Phone: (416) 932-1919 ext. 238
Toll free: 1877-932-1919
Email: rdarocha@yay.org

NOTE:
volunteer positions show future employers your drive and dedication. Such accomplishments demonstrate initiative, personal will, leadership skills and the ability to work hard.
Statistics shows that;
Up to 60% of job vacancies are not advertised and end up being filled internally or through external networking.
73% of employers would recruit a candidate with volunteering experience over one without
94% of employers believe that volunteering can add to skills
94% of employees who volunteered to learn new skills had benefited either by getting their first job, improving their salary, or being promoted

LOCATIONS:
Peel Region-(Brampton, Malton)
GTA (Jane-Finch-Rexdale)
York Region (Aurora-Newmarket-Keswick)