General Agency Information |
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| Name: | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County |
| Address: |
1500 41st Avenue, Suite 250 Capitola, CA 95010 Driving Directions |
Contact Information |
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| Primary Phone: | 831-464-8691 |
| Fax: | 831-464-8693 |
| Email: | info@santacruzmentor.org |
| Website: | http://www.santacruzmentor.org |
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| Days/Hours of Operation: |
By Appointment
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| Description: | Since 1982, Big Brothers Big Sisters have been changing the way children grow up in Santa Cruz County. By exposing children to new opportunities, volunteer mentors show that options exist, no matter how difficult the child's situation or life experience is currently. Big Brothers Big Sisters' services have been proven effective. |
| Mission: | To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. |
| Volunteer Info: | For One-to-One Mentoring, Minimum Age: 18. 1 year commitment, must have access to a vehicle. Volunteer for a few hours, two to four times a month, hanging out with a child/youth that just needs a friend. Play ball, garden, have a bonfire, barbecue, go to the beach, whatever will be fun for you both. You will help your Little Brother or Little Sister grow through some of the most impressionable years of their life. |
| Languages other than English: | Spanish |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Call for Information |
| Public Transportation: | Available Within One Block |
| Eligibility: | See Description Notes |
| Fees: | None |
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Adolescents At Risk Youth Children Companionship Companionship Volunteer Opportunities Fundraising Assistance Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities Mentoring Programs Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities Private Nonprofits Volunteer Opportunities Youth |
| This agency was last updated on August 8, 2018. | |