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Our Programs:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Core Program
Our traditional “core” program is a one
on one matching program. We match adult volunteers with kids ages 4-18.
These matches are made based on compatibility between adult and child. It
only takes two to three hours a week to bring magic into the life of a
“Little”. There is flexibility to allow for different schedules and life
challenges because this is a program with the emphasis on PEOPLE.
High
School Mentoring Program
A program that matches high school mentors
one on one with elementary aged kids. These friendships are based
on-campus with a tutorial focus, but there are also times to chat, play
tetherball and create you own activity ideas. Matches are based on
personality traits and basic compatibility. Each match lasts for the
duration of the school year.
Que Onda – What’s Up
Que Onda – What’s Up is a new after school program that will start in May. It will happen at 2 locations which you will find on this application that you must have a parent sign in order to be in this program. Turn in application to Middle School Office or BBBS office on the corner of Pine and McPherson St.
Times for this program as of now are:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from after school at 2:30 until 5:00pm
For more info call: 964-1228
Friday Night Live (Ukiah)
High school mentoring of middle school youth, with a special emphasis on
activities to prevent alcohol and drug abuse.
Story Book Project (Ukiah)
Community volunteers work with parents in jail to help them reconnect
with their children, by helping the parents to choose and read a
children’s book on CD. The CD and book are sent to the child.
Teen Peer Court
Teen Peer Court offers youth offenders a second chance, and provides
learning opportunities for many youth. Teens who have accepted
responsibility for an offense agree to be tried by their teen peers in
Teen Peer Court, which is convened monthly at the Ten Mile Justice
Center in Fort Bragg. All of the positions of the ‘court’ are held by
youth. While learning to work as prosecutors, defense attorneys and jury
members, teens receive mentoring from adult lawyers. All defendants are
required to participate in at least two future Teen Peer Court juries.
There are a variety of other possible sentencing options, including drug
and alcohol counseling, community service and education about topics
such anger management.
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