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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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MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH: Youth
must be 8-to-15 years of age (15-years-old is cut off for new Littles). Youth must be a resident of Berks County. Youth
must live in a single-parent household (with some exceptions). Parent & Youth must be willing to attend any support/training workshops or meetings required by BBBS (see schedule
for initial training below). Parent & Youth must
be willing to cooperate with the agency in the supervision/monitoring process of the mentoring match relationship. Youth must have a desire to be matched with a BB or BS and to sustain that
mentoring match relationship for at least one year. Youth must lack a supportive & nurturing
relationship with the absent parent or significant members of the client's extended family. Youth must be capable of deriving some benefit from the services of the BBBS. NOTE: Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Casework
Manager with approval from the Agency Executive Director.
________________________ Please note that Parent & Child Empowerment Training is conducted on the same night at the agency; however, parent(s) and their children attend separate training sessions. Both Parent and Child must attend trainings before an interview will be scheduled.
PARENT & YOUTH EMPOWER SCHEDULE Please NOTE: Weather conditions in February have prompted us to make several changes to our Training schedule. Thursday, July 22nd - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, August 12th - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, September 20th - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday, October 9th - 10:00 am to 12 noon Wednesday, November 10th - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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