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Full Resource Name:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend (BBBS)
Address
565 E Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6002
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
Physical (Primary)
565 E Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Mailing
565 E Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Contacts
General Information Contact
Phone Numbers
1. Main Number
(850) 386-6002
Legal Status:
Private, Non-Profit