Community Based Mentoring Program - Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities
Resource Name:Community Based Mentoring Program - Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities
address
3110 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Eligibility
- Youth ages 8 - 13 at time of enrollment, but remain in program until graduation. Primarily serves Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties
Required documents
Hours
- Office: 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday
- Additional programs and activities may take place outside of office hours
Fax
·Fax
Voice
·Intake
Application process
- Call for paper version of application; visit website for application
- BBBS conducts an in-person interview, typically in-home with parents/guardians, as part of the enrollment process
Fees
Service area
Children are matched with adult volunteers who serve as mentors, offering friendship, guidance, and support to build trust and key life skills. Mentors meet with youth 2 - 4 times per month, based on their schedules, for fun and engaging self-directed activities. Agency-sponsored events and activities are also available for youth and their mentors.
Program staff speak regularly with mentors, teachers, and youth to offer ongoing support. and provide guidance, support, and assistance. All mentors undergo background checks, interviews, and training before being matched based on location, personality, and preferences.
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What's Here
Providing organization
Provides children facing adversity with 1-on-1 mentors who help to change their lives for the better and other specialized enrichment opportunities