Intergenerational Programs

Rent-A-Kid

This program provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to assist senior citizens in completing routine light-duty household chores, yard work, mowing lawns and shoveling snow.  The goal of the Rent-A-Kid program is not only to get an important job done, but also to foster friendships between senior citizens and teenagers.

Senior citizens in need of assistance with chores can call the Rent-A-Kid coordinator who will provide names and phone numbers for teenagers in their area.  It is the responsibility of the senior citizen to contact the teenager and discuss the job to be done, when it is to be done, the rate of pay for the job, and any other arrangements that need to be made.

Recommended pay rate is $5 per hour.  However, depending on the type of work and the ability of the senior citizen to pay, the teenage may negotiate a more satisfactory rate of pay.

Teenagers interested in the Rent-A-Kid program should contact their school guidance counselor or call the Coordinator at YCAAA for an application.