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About Us:
Berks County Big Brothers/Big Sisters was founded
in 1968 and is the leading mentoring program
serving at-risk youth in the area. We are
affiliated with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
and the United Way of Berks County. All Program
Services are free, including the 60 group mentoring
programs conducted throughout the year!
Giving of one's time can be the most generous gift
almost anyone can make. With Big Brothers/Big
Sisters, that decision has been made much easier
with three different mentoring programs to choose
between. With our flexible programs, even the
busiest person can find the time to help our future
decision makers!
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Share your experiences, talents, or interests with
someone who will look to you as a friend.
Listening, talking, and sharing are as valuable as
any material gift you could possibly give.
Help area children by becoming a positive role
model with the nation's leading mentoring program.
With Big Brothers/Big Sisters, volunteers receive
training, guidance, and supervision from a
professional and dedicated staff.
Join a mentoring organization dedicated to quality
services. Volunteer in a safe environment with
other role models through our group mentoring
program. Make a difference by taking the next step
and help a child in the One-To-One program. Either
way, receive guidance and supervision from a
professional staff dedicated to making a positive
difference in the life of a child.
Agency
Mission:
To foster positive and measurable growth for
at-risk youth including a strengthened sense of
self-worth, development of character, and improved
relationships and performance at home, in school,
and throughout the community. This is accomplished
through professionally directed mentoring programs
utilizing carefully screened and trained
volunteers.
Kids
we Serve:
- Children ages
8-19 from
across Berks County, with about 60% of the children residing
in the City of Reading (Applications accepted up to and
including 15 years of age).
- Some Kids
entering the program earning A's in school while
others are underperforming or
failing.
- Majority of
Kids coming from single-parent
households
- Kids in need of
a positive adult role model
- Majority of
kids living in poor financial
situations
- About half boys
and half girls
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