Who are the children?
The focus of the program is for "at risk" children, who need assistance with developing their social skills
and self-esteem.
Some examples of children in this program include:
=> Only children
=> Children in large families
=> Children from "adult" neighbourhoods
=> Gifted children
=> Children
from families with little time for recreation
Children who are experiencing stress
due to:
=> A divorce or separation
=>
Being new to the area
=> Death or illness in the family
Children who are at risk for difficulties in the future:
=> Learning disabled
=> Isolated, withdrawn,
or shy
=> Lacking social skills
Y.A.Y. Matches
What support do the matches have? Our professional staff members maintain close contact
with both the volunteers and the children's parents to ensure that the match is progressing smoothly.
How do we match children and volunteers?
After the selection process has been completed, YAY staff attempt to match up children and volunteers according to
interests, temperament, and geographical location.
Children and their parents also get the choice
of what gender they would like for their volunteer. As all children are different, this gives the parents and child the choice
to find a volunteer that best suits their child.
What is the cost for
the program?
The program is free!
