Yuma

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. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yuma Erin Cornelius 202 South First Avenue, Suite 101 Yuma AZ 85364 (928) 782-7422 (928) 783-7773 bbbsyumaed@yumamall.com www.yumabbbs.org www.bbbsa.org Year Established: 1987 Type of Mentoring Program: Community and Site Based Location: School, Community Center, Juvenile Justice Facility, HACY/HUD sites, Boys & Girls Clubs Duration of Program: Varies Hours per Month: Varies Description of Program: The primary purpose of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yuma is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, through a professionally supported mentoring relationship with a caring qualified volunteer, and to assist them in achieving their highest potential. Big Brothers of Yuma emphasizes the development and implementation of programs and services which focus on improving the lives of "Children of Promise" in Yuma County. Cibola High School Mentoring Program Cibola High School Gordy Mosher 4100 West 20th St. Yuma AZ 85364 (928) 783-7837 www.cibolahigh.com Year Established: 1999 Type of Mentoring Program: Site Based Location: School Duration of Program: 9 Months Hours per Month: 4 Hours Description of Program: This program teams up successful, caring adults with high school teenagers. This one-on-one effort is designed to bring out and develop the students' potential. It is a win/win situation for the mentor and student, and for the school and the community, because both grow and benefit from this commitment. Otondo Mentoring Program Otondo Elementary School Mike Taylor 2251 Otondo Drive Yuma, AZ 85365 (928) 344-0979 mtaylor1@yumaed.org Year Established: 2000 Type of Mentoring Program: Site Based Location: School Duration of Program: Not Specified Hours per Month: 1 Hour Description of Program: Otondo Mentoring Program is designed to help children identified as "at-risk" to set goals to overcome social, academic or emotional difficulties. Teachers volunteer their time as mentors. Somerton Police Explorers Post 96 Somerton Police Department Officer J. Sauceda Officer G. Gonzalez P.O. Box 477 Somerton, AZ 85350 (928)627-2001 (928)627-2012 Ggonzalez@somerton.k12.az.us Year Established: 1985 Type of Mentoring Program: Community Based Location: In the community Duration of Program: 12 months Hours per Month: 20 Hours Description of Program: This Program is based on the training and the teachings of Youth and Future Leaders. Through mentoring, program participants are shown that they have the skills, responsibility and integrity needed for leadership and self initiative. The youth are given the opportunity to express their pride in their goals and in their community. Mentors also teach the skills necessary to perform and maintain an interest in a career in law enforcement.