NOTE: Services will likely be impacted in response to COVID-19. Please contact any service prior to visiting in person.
- Description
- 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
Group Mentoring Program
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
- 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 Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Urdu
- monthly activities
- 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 - Application Process
- 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
- Toll Free
- 1-877-932-1919
- Office
- 416-932-1919
- Fax
- 416-932-1924
- Website
- Visit Website
- mail@yay.org
- Mailing Address
- 5734 Yonge St
Suite 400
Toronto, ON, M2M 4E7
Canada - Languages
- Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Dutch, English, Hindi, Mandarin, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu, Interpretation for other languages may be arranged
- Contact
- Ed Carlson, Director, Development
Email: ecarlson@yay.org
Phone: 416-932-1919 ext 222 - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- 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
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- Last Updated On
- March 22, 2023
- Address
- 5734 Yonge St, Suite 400
Toronto, ON, M2M 4E7
Cross street: Yonge St and Finch Ave E
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 5:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm - Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
- York Region
