Youth Assisting Youth
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Description & Services
Alternate Name	YAY
Description	Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a peer mentoring service to improve life prospects for at risk and newcomer children. YAY matches children aged 6-15 with trained and dedicated Youth Volunteers aged 16-29 who act as positive role models. We provide much-needed support to a wide range of children through mentoring. Mentoring is an effective tool that allows all individuals involved to develop their potential. Since 1976 YAY has helped more than 20,000 young people.
Hours	9-5pm
Dates	Flexible
Areas Served	Peel Region ; York Region
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) - 29 year(s)
Application	Community worker can refer
Fees	None
Languages	English ; Interpretive services available
Contact Information
Address	Everest College Building 5734 Yonge Street NW, Suite 600 Toronto, ON M2M 4E7   View Google Map
Site Location	North of Finch Subway Station
Intersection	Finch & Yonge
Accessibility	Unknown
Office Phone	416-932-1919 ext 234
Fax	416-932-1924
Toll Free Phone	1-877-932-1919
E-Mail	rdarocha@yay.org
Website	www.yay.org
Primary Contact	Paula Da Rocha, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 416-932-1919 ext 234; Email: rdarocha@yay.org
Alternate Contact	John Van Rhee, Program Manager; Phone: 416-932-1919; Email: jvanrhee@yay.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Paula Da Rocha, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: rdarocha@yay.org
Other Details
Established	1976
Funding	Provincial ; Federal ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way ; Fees ; Private
Service Level	(50) Non Profit
Subjects
Subjects	Volunteer opportunities ; Youth