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Family Services of NW PA - Big Brothers Big Sisters

5100 Peach Street, Second Floor, Erie, PA 16509

On public transportation route.

CHILD ELIGIBILITY: Children between the ages of 6 and 13, in predominantly low-income families living with only one parental figure and reside in economically depressed areas of the city and county. Children exhibiting severe behavioral or emotional problems or developmental delays may not be appropriate for service if their difficulties prevent them from forming a positive connection with a mentor. VOLUNTEER ELIGIBILITY: Anyone over the age of 18 in Erie or Western Crawford County can become a volunteer mentor.
Hours may vary depending on location
https://www.fsnwpa.org/services/mentoring-and-education/big-brothers-big-sisters
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Services free of charge.

Crawford, PA
Erie, PA

Description

Provides an evidence-based mentoring program that helps children realize their potential and build their futures by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The program provides adult role models to young children in the community. Volunteers are matched through common interests in hopes that the volunteer is able to enhance the child's life as well as broaden their horizons. Volunteers are trained to look for teachable moments to develop social, academic, physical skills as well as introduce new hobbies, cultural, recreational, and environmental experiences.

Providing organization

Family Services of NW PA

Offers a comprehensive continuum of care and high quality programs and services designed to strengthen the lives of children and families. Programming is organized by Counseling, Permanency, and Community Supports.