Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indian River County
Address
1846 18th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 770-6000
AKA:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indian River County
Description:
Community Based Mentoring -The program matches an approved adult volunteer with a child from a single parent home. The volunteer and child spend approximately 3 to 5 hours per week together. The Big Brother or Big Sister becomes a friend and role model to their "Little" Brother or Sister.
UMP Into Reading is a school based reading mentoring program. This program matches a kindergartner, first, second or third grader with a caring adult. The volunteer and child spend one hour a week together at school.
BBBS Reads provides a reading focused tutoring program in St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties serving students K-3rd grade who are identified as below grade level by their teachers. Tutors serve three to five days a week, tutoring one-on-one with a minimum of 10 students each, using programs demonstrated as effective in teaching reading skills.
The Early Literacy Mentoring program serves Pre-K students at select childcare sites in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties. Tutoring sessions are focused on literacy and kindergarten readiness. Highly trained tutors spend an hour a week with the child, at the center, in 15-20 minute sessions per day. Monthly Family Literacy activities are provided.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
June 29, 2023
Year Incorporated:
1985
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1846 18th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Mailing
1846 18th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Contacts
Debbie Hawley
General Inquiry
(772) 466-8535
Social Media
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(772) 770-6000
Fax
(772) 828-2098
Subject Tutoring Phone
(772) 466-8535
Services
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Description
Community Based Mentoring -The program matches an approved adult volunteer with a child from a single parent home. The volunteer and child spend approximately 3 to 5 hours per week together. The Big Brother or Big Sister becomes a friend and role model to their "Little" Brother or Sister. JUMP Into Reading is a school based reading mentoring program. This program matches a kindergartner, first, second or third grader with a caring adult. The volunteer and child spend one hour a week together at school. BBBS Reads provides a reading focused tutoring program in St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties serving students K-3rd grade who are identified as below grade level by their teachers. Tutors serve three to five days a week, tutoring one-on-one with a minimum of 10 students each, using programs demonstrated as effective in teaching reading skills. The Early Literacy Mentoring program serves Pre-K students at select childcare sites in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties. Tutoring sessions are focused on literacy and kindergarten readiness. Highly trained tutors spend an hour a week with the child, at the center, in 15-20 minute sessions per day. Monthly Family Literacy activities are provided.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Eligibility
Contact agency.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact agency.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Indian River County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Indian River County
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Description
Provides a reading focused tutoring program in St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties serving students K-3rd grade who are identified as below grade level by their teachers. BBBS Reads tutors serve three to five days a week, tutoring one on one with a minimum of 10 students each, using programs demonstrated as effective in teaching reading skills. The program is an AmeriCorps program funded through AmeriCorps, Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties. Student referrals are generally through teachers and Reading Coaches in the schools being served. Schools served are limited by available resources. The Early Literacy Mentoring program serves Pre-K students at select childcare sites in Indian River County. Children are referred by their teachers. Tutoring sessions are focused on literacy and kindergarten readiness. Highly trained tutors spend an hour a week with the child, at the center, in 15-20 minute sessions per day.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
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Eligibility
Call agency for eligibility.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact agency.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Saint Lucie County, Indian River County, Okeechobee County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Okeechobee County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
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