Bethel AME Church, Daughters of Sarah Allen

*Mentoring program for girls in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade to initially join the program; after joining they may continue to receive services through high school years *Various support services, leadership development, tutoring, and many social, fun activities

Services: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Leadership Development, Mentoring Programs, Tutoring Services, Youth Enrichment Programs

Bethel AME Church, Sons of Allen

*Mentoring African-American males (8-16) while participating in character-building activities and learning from positive role models *Goals: to improve academic achievement, instill self-determination and to transmit racial pride, knowledge of culture and history and its significance to contemporary living *Parental Empowerment and Enrichment Program assists parents in understanding youth and developing a closer, stronger relationship, and learning how to handle difficult situations

Services: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Leadership Development, Mentoring Programs, Parenting Skills Classes, Youth Enrichment Programs

Big Bend Hospice, Transitions

*Serves clients who are not eligible for hospice care or who choose not to use hospice services but have needs which can be met by volunteers *Professionally managed, volunteer-based support system offering non-medical assistance to persons with a prognosis of death within one year or less *Social worker makes an initial visit to wherever client lives to assess requirements *Volunteers and social workers provide friendship and companionship 2-3 hours every 2 weeks, relief for caregivers, resource referrals, and transportation within guidelines *Nurse volunteers offer guidance in understanding complex medical decisions such as pursuing aggressive treatment

Services: Death and Dying Education/Information, Friendly Outreach Programs, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Hospice Care, Terminal Illness Counseling, Volunteer Opportunities

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend (BBBS)

*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.

Services: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Mentoring Programs, Tutoring Services, Volunteer Opportunities

Community Action Agency, Getting Ahead

3/4/2024: NO FUNDING AVAILABLE AS OF APRIL 7, 2023 *Program consists of two components including a 15-week class called Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-by World; then upon completion, participants shift to the Staying Ahead Program where they are paired with 2 mentors who meet regularly for about 6 months to advise, counsel and encourage *Program assists with GED, trade/vocational education, higher education to improve opportunities for jobs with a livable wage; employability skills, and opportunity to participate in the Agency’s On-The-Job Training (OJT) Program; job placement, coaching, and counseling; ongoing counseling, monitoring, and support from a case manager/social worker to ensure continued progress toward family self-sufficiency goals; multiple opportunities for crisis/emergency assistance during the first year (rent, utilities, food vouchers, transportation, childcare) based on the availability of resources *Participants meet once a week in a relaxed discussion type atmosphere and class members work closely with Career Source, TCC and Lively Vocational School; funding may be available to pay for tuition, books, job training, childcare on a case by case basis *Call for more information about class dates and times *Persons interested in becoming a mentor may fill out an application on website or call to volunteer

Services: Career Counseling, Child Care Expense Assistance, Economic Self Sufficiency Programs, Employment Preparation, Financial Literacy Training, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Mentoring Programs, Personal Financial Counseling, Vocational Education, Volunteer Opportunities

Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County

*Programs at Holy Family Senior Center, 203 Dr Fred Pumphries St, Apalachicola, 32320 *Free lunch for seniors five days per week, open 10am-2pm *Activities, classes and events planned *Volunteers offer assistance in the following Neighbor Helping Neighbors programs: *Friendly Visitor: a consistent presence and emotional support to a senior one hour per week *Respite Care: assuming duties for caregivers who need a break *Handyperson: assist seniors with odd jobs and basic home repairs

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Friendly Outreach Programs, Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services, Respite Care

Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County

*Programs at Holy Family Senior Center, 203 Dr Fred Pumphries St, Apalachicola, 32320 *Free lunch for seniors five days per week, open 10am-2pm *Activities, classes and events planned *Volunteers offer assistance in the following Neighbor Helping Neighbors programs: *Friendly Visitor: a consistent presence and emotional support to a senior one hour per week *Respite Care: assuming duties for caregivers who need a break *Handyperson: assist seniors with odd jobs and basic home repairs

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Dementia Management, Friendly Outreach Programs, In Home Assistance, Respite Care

Elder Care Services, Senior Volunteer Programs

*Foster Grandparents offer love and guidance in one-on-one settings to children with special and exceptional needs at schools and day care centers *Senior Companions give companionship to frail and isolated elderly in their homes *RSVP volunteers provide free transportation to seniors for essential trips: doctor appointments, grocery and pharmacy trips which are door to door service (pick up and drop off are at door) *RSVP volunteers offer talent and experience to non-profit agencies and faith-based organizations including Meals on Wheels *Some senior volunteers receive a small stipend and/or mileage reimbursement

Services: Friendly Outreach Programs, Local Transportation, Volunteer Opportunities

Eskaton Telephone Reassurance Program

*Telephone program that connects seniors with volunteers weekly in order to build friendships and help prevent loneliness in the older adult population and links to community resources when needed *Offers volunteer positions which require up to 2 hours a week; for more information call 916-334-1072, email etr@eskaton.

Services: Friendly Outreach Programs, Telephone Reassurance, Volunteer Opportunities

FAMU, TRIO Academic Support Services

*Three programs to orient first generation, disabled, or lower-income students at the beginning and throughout their college careers *Programs seek to ease a student's transition into collegiate life and aid in increasing retention among the students in the program *Educational Talent Search: provides educational support for students from designated high schools who are preparing for college *Upward Bound Math and Science: helps high school students preparing for college to build math and science skills *Student Support Services: helps college students in the program with career, academic, and personal counseling, tutoring, workshops, applying for financial aid, grant opportunities, graduate school information and application assistance

Services: Colleges/Universities, College/University Entrance Support, Mentoring Programs, Tutoring Services