Community Based Mentoring Program - Big Brothers Big Sisters - Greater Twin Cities
In the community-based program, children ages 8 - 12 are matched with adult volunteers who serve as friends and role models and help youth to increase their self-confidence, become more trusting of adults and develop other assets deemed critical for success. Volunteers and youth meet 2 - 4 times per month based on their schedules in self-directed activities. Agency-sponsored events and a number of no-cost and low-cost activities are also available for matches. Professional staff speak regularly with all participants (mentors, children, and families) and provide guidance, support, and assistance. All program mentors go through a thorough background and reference check and careful interview process. They receive training and then are matched with a child based on location, personalities and preferences.
Categories
Last assured
02/20/2024
Physical Address
3110 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday
Voice
Fax
(651)789-2499
Application process
Please visit agency website for child enrollment or volunteer applications. Calls for paper versions are also accepted. BBBS conducts an in-person interview (typically in-home with parents/guardians for the community-based program and in-school with the student for the school-based program) to enroll youth.
Fee
Donations accepted; program is free for youth/families
Required documents
Application/registration form; additional documentation is required for volunteers. See website for details.
Eligibility
Youth must be ages 8 - 12 at time of enrollment but remain in program until graduation. Must be 18 or older to volunteer. Primarily serves Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.
Languages
Hmong
Spanish
Service area
Anoka County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN
Agency info
Big Brothers Big Sisters - Greater Twin Cities
Provides children facing adversity with professionally-supported, 1-to-1 mentoring relationships that helps to change their lives for the better.