NYA depends on an ever-growing network of volunteers across the country to run our programming. One group of volunteers who are a key component of the Canadian Program are Host Families.  NYA Canadian Program participants travel, in pairs, to communities across southern Canada to live with a host family and to volunteer at a work placement for approximately five weeks. The host family is the foundation of this experience, providing participants with support and a home away from home.

 

The participants will spend their days volunteering at a predetermined work placement.  Host families are encouraged to introduce the youth to their community and of course to involve them in family activities.  A stipend is provided to cover the cost of room and board.

Want more information?

2012 documents will be available by February 1st, 2012

If you are interested in participating or would like more information on becoming a host family, please contact Naomi Schatz, NYA Program Officer toll-free at: (866) 212-2307 or by e-mail:  naomi@nya.ca