Youth Assisting Youth

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Youth Assisting Youth grows the leaders of tomorrow through peer mentorship of at-risk and newcomer youth. 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.

Website: https://youthassistingyouth.com/

Recruiting for: One-to-One Peer Mentoring Youth Peer Mentors age 16-29 act as positive role models to help at-risk and newcomer kids age 6-15 reach their full potential. Program services City of Toronto and York Region. We will need a lot of volunteer mentors that can commit 3 hours a week for one whole year with a youth in their community. Girls Empowerment Program Volunteer Girls (self-identified) meet over 10 weeks to learn new skills, gain confidence and discuss relevant issues, ranging from gender roles to healthy relationship. We need a volunteer to assist with these programs. Tutoring We will need some volunteer tutors to assist youth online for one hour a week for a few months.