01 · Tell us about you
Start with your interests
Share preferred activities, language, availability and what would make a connection meaningful.
How It Works
A thoughtful process, shaped around people
Whether you are exploring a connection, shared housing, a community program, international assistance or a personal story project, start with what you hope to make possible.
02 · Get to know you
Understand the fit
Discuss goals, preferences, accessibility needs and any questions before deciding what to do.
03 · Screen & prepare
Set clear expectations
Student recruitment follows documented application, screening, reference, training and conduct processes.
04 · Thoughtful matching
Look beyond availability
Consider personality, interests, language, location, communication style and schedule.
05 · Meet & connect
Begin with a shared experience
Start with an agreed conversation or activity, with roles and boundaries understood.
06 · Keep in touch
Support continuity
Check in, share feedback and agree whether the connection should continue.
Specific screening requirements, matching outcomes, schedules and service terms are confirmed for each situation. A match or placement is not guaranteed.
A process shaped around each service
International Assistance
Young & Wise connects older adults with university students seeking a suitable place to live and meaningful paid work. Housing terms and any paid support are discussed separately, documented in advance and agreed by the people involved. Possible activities include grocery shopping, dog walking, light meal preparation, technology help, errands and companionship. Students do not provide nursing, medical or personal care, including bathing, toileting, medication administration, lifting or transfers. Each match includes screening, a home suitability discussion, clear boundaries and continuing check-ins.
Community program
Young & Wise works with retirement residences and senior living organizations to shape intergenerational programs that bring students and older adults together through conversation, shared meals, activities, technology learning, storytelling and creative projects. Program design, participant screening, orientation, schedules and ongoing coordination are tailored with each organization. Students take part as neighbors and community members, not as care staff.
International Assistance
Personalized assistance helps older adults plan and take part in international journeys for medical and wellness appointments, family and personal matters, business and investment visits, or cultural and educational experiences. Support may include preparation, itinerary coordination, communication and translation assistance, local accompaniment and check-ins, arranged around each person and destination. Young & Wise does not provide medical advice or treatment, legal advice, or emergency transport. Destination services and partners are confirmed for each request.
A process shaped around each service
The six steps above describe one-to-one connections. HomeShare adds a home suitability review and separate written housing and work agreements. Community programs are planned with the host organization. International assistance is scoped around the person, destination and confirmed local arrangements.
Learn about HomeShare
The six steps above describe one-to-one connections. HomeShare adds a home suitability review and separate written housing and work agreements. Community programs are planned with the host organization. International assistance is scoped around the person, destination and confirmed local arrangements.
Learn about community programs
The six steps above describe one-to-one connections. HomeShare adds a home suitability review and separate written housing and work agreements. Community programs are planned with the host organization. International assistance is scoped around the person, destination and confirmed local arrangements.
Learn about International Assistance
The six steps above describe one-to-one connections. HomeShare adds a home suitability review and separate written housing and work agreements. Community programs are planned with the host organization. International assistance is scoped around the person, destination and confirmed local arrangements.