Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County - One-to-One
303 Windsor Street, Reading, PA 19601
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 pr
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Other hours available by appointment
Call the office for a 10-15 minute phone orientation which will discuss the application process, the minimum eligibility requirements and all of the programs offered. An application packet will be mailed.
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Berks, PA
Description
One-To-One program matches Littles in our agency with Big Brothers or Big Sisters for a minimum of one year. The "matches" get together for an average of 8-10 hours per month (4-hour minimum). Each match has its own unique Case Plan designed to help the Little improve and to provide an actionable plan for the volunteer Big.
What's Here
Providing organization
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County
Mentoring programs for youth ages 8 to 19 years.