Volunteer Your Time
ADULT VOLUNTEER - MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Be at least 19 years of age (18 if attending college where a BBBS program is in place).
Be a resident of Berks County or attending school in Berks County.
Be gainfully employed or self-sufficient (or a full-time student in Berks
County).
Have access to a car, possess a valid driver's
license, a good driving history, and proof of car insurance.
Be willing to complete the BBBS application/training process in its entirety.
Be willing to make a one-year commitment to the agency.
Be willing to commit to: the ONE-TO-ONE mentoring program (about 8-10 hours per month),
the SMART school-based mentoring program (about 4-5 hours per month), or the COUL program (minimum of 6 activities per year).
Be willing to attend any support/training workshops or meetings required
by BBBS (see below for initial training schedule).
Be
willing to cooperate with the agency in the supervision/monitoring process of the mentoring match relationship.
NOTE: Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Casework
Manager with approval from the agency Executive Director.
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VOLUNTEER
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Please
NOTE: Weather conditions in February have prompted us to make several changes to our Training Schedule.
JULY 2010
General Training -
Saturday, July 17th from 10 am to 12 noon
One-To-One
Training - Saturday, July 24th from 10 am to 12 noon
AUGUST 2010
General Training -
Monday, August 2nd from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
One-To-One
Training - Monday, August 9th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
SEPTEMBER 2010
General Training - Wednesday, September 8thfrom 5:30 pm to
7:30 pm
One-To-One Training - Thursday, September
16th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
OCTOBER 2010
General
Training - Thursday, October 14th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
One-To-One
Training - Thursday, October 21st from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
NOVEMBER 2010
General Training - Saturday, November 6th from 10 am to 12 noon
One-To-One Training - Saturday, November 13th from 10 am to
12 noon