Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend (BBBS)

AKA:

BBBS

Description:

*Mentoring program that matches mentors with youth ages 5-18, for one-on-one assistance in Title 1 elementary schools, mentors assist students with schoolwork and give individual attention in areas of academic deficiency, which results in greater academic success, also matches youth ages 6-14 with individual mentors who meet with them at least twice a month for a minimum of four hours to work on academic difficulties, career/college achievement, and positive social and emotional development
*Participating youth must be enrolled by the age of 15, but once enrolled may receive services up to age 18; services may be limited in Big Bend counties outside of Leon; call for further information
*Volunteers must be18 years of age or older, complete an FBI fingerprint-based background check, and reference check
*To volunteer, visit www.bigbendmentoring.org/volunteer; to enroll a child visit https://bbbsa.force.com/bbbsforms/s/?type=little

Intake Process:

To volunteer, visit www.bigbendmentoring.org/volunteer; to enroll a child visit https://bbbsa.force.com/bbbsforms/s/?type=little

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Youth ages 5-18 who are in school; participating youth must be enrolled by the age of 15, but once enrolled may receive services up to age 18

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

July 18, 2023

Volunteer Opportunities:

Call or go online to apply

Address Listings

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Private, Non-Profit