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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County - Club of Unmatched Littles (COUL)

A group mentoring program which provides immediate mentoring services to youth upon acceptance to the agency, while the Little awaits a One-To-One match.

Physical Address

303 Windsor Street, Reading, PA 19601

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm; Other hours available by appointment

Application process

Call the office for a 10-15 minute phone orientation. All must complete a written application and attend training. Volunteers have criminal background check and CHILDLINE check conducted prior to acceptance.

Fee

None

Eligibility

Youth (Little Brothers/Sisters)- * must be between the ages of 8 to 15 years old to initiate application* Berks County resident * single-parent household (exceptions possible) * willing to complete application process * willing to attend Empowerment Training * have desire to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister and to sustain that mentoring match relationship for at least one year * capable of deriving some benefit from services of the One-To-One mentoring program. Volunteers (Big Bothers/Sisters) * must be at least 19 years of age (or 18 and attending college in Berks County) * resident of Berks County or attending school in Berks County * gainfully employed, self-sufficient or a full time college student * have access to a car, possess a valid drivers license, a good driving history and proof of insurance * willing to complete the BBBS application and training process * willing to make a one-year commitment to the agency and actively participate in one of our mentoring programs * willing to

Service area

Berks, PA

Agency info

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County

Mentoring programs for youth ages 8 to 19 years.