Yavapai

The Arizona Mentoring Partnership does not endorse nor confirm the authenticity of Resource Directory individual program content. The information published is based upon results of survey respondents represented. Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters Kathleen Murphy 103 East Gurley Prescott AZ 86301 (928) 778-5135 kathleenmurphy@cableone.net ybbbs@cableone.net www.azbigs.org Year Established: 1971 Type of Mentoring Program: Community and Site Location: Various Schools and in the community. Duration of Program: 9 Months Hours per Month: 8 Hours Description of Program: Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters (YBBBS) enhances the lives of children through quality mentoring relationships. The children range in age between 5 and 16, the majority being from single parent homes, and all need friendship, support and one-on-one attention from caring mentors. These volunteers share some fun and provide encouragement to these boys and girls. The YBBBS School Big program matches volunteers with a child at the school of their choice. School Bigs see their School Littles once a week during the school year for one hour. Community-based matches provide more interaction by allowing Bigs to see their Littles outside of school. Bigs are asked to get together with their Littles a couple of times a month for a few hours at a time. A one-year commitment is required. YBBBS operates a VIP program in cooperation with Juvenile Justice. This program provides Bigs for kids who have had their first "run in" with Juvenile Justice. Bigs in this program understand the importance of reaching these kids quickly, helping them make better decisions and building self esteem. YBBBS offices are located in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Cottonwood, Camp Verde and Sedona and serve Yavapai County and Sedona.