Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County

Description

Community based volunteers are over the age of 21 and must pass a background screening which includes Federal, State, local, DMV and Child Abuse Index, as well as an individual interview. Once accepted mentors attend a pre-match interview and receive ongoing supervision and training throughout the length of the match. Mentors spend one to one time with their mentees in the community doing enrichment activities based on a case plan that is individualized based on the needs of the child. Each volunteer makes a minimum of a one year commitment. Site/School Based Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and work with pre-school, elementary or middle school youth once per week over the course of a year.