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Volunteer Your Time

Want to become a Big Brother or a Big Sister?!  The first step in the application process is about a 10-minute phone orientation.  Call the agency at (610) 373-5544 and talk to one of our staff members.  They will talk with you about the application process, the minimum eligibility requirements, and our programs; will answer any of your questions; and will get what information we need to send you an application.
    
    
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
          
           
    
 
 
 
MAY 2013
    
General Training - Thursday, May 9th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    
One-To-One Training - Thursday, May 16thfrom 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    
JUNE 2013
    
General Training - Wednesday, June 12th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    
One-To-One Training - Wednesday, June 19th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    
 
 
JULY 2013
    
General Training - Wednesday, July 10th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    
One-To-One Training - Wednesday, July 17th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    
 
 
AUGUST 2013
    
General Training - Saturday, August 3rd from 10 am to 12 noon
    
One-To-One Training - Saturday, August 10th from 10 am to 12 noon
    
 
SEPTEMBER 2013
    
General Training - Wednesday, September 4th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    
One-To-One Training - Wednesday, September 11th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm