Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indian River County

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indian River County
P.O. Box 547
Vero Beach , Florida 32961

Phone: (772) 466-8535
Extension:
Toll Free Phone:
Fax: (772) 466-5951
TDD Phone:

Website: www.bbbsbigs.org

Program Description

JUMP Into Reading is a school base reading mentoring program.

This program matches a kindergartner, first or second grader with a caring adult. The volunteer and child spend a minimum of half an hour twice per week. Eligibility: Kindergarten - first or second grade students in Indian River County Schools. Application, release forms, interviews; volunteers & clients must be approved before being accepted into program. Tennis, Education & Mentoring (TEAM) meets twice each week at a local Boys/Girls Club, call for more details. Children of Promise is a faith/community based program that matches Bigs with littles whose parents are incarcerated in a state or federal prison.

This program provides hope to a child in crisis and is a pro active way to help break the cycle of crime. Gem (Golf Education and Mentoring), in conjunction with Boys & Girls Clubs meets once a week, call for more details.

Services Available Through This Program

Community Activities- Mentoring (Child) , Development- Character , Development- Youth


Hours of Operation


Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

See details.

Availability and Fees
   
Current Wait List: 
NO
Handicapped Access: 
NO
Accepts Medicaid: 
NO
Accepts Medicare: 
NO
Accepts Private Insurance: 
NO
Financial Assistance Available?: 
NO
Sliding Scale: 
NO

Other Fee Information

No fees charged.

Points of Interest

Languages: English, Spanish. | Areas Served: Indian River County

                      
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