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Since 1992, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City's Center for Training and Professional Development has been mentoring hundreds of youth-serving organizations throughout New York City with the goal of serving more youth with one-to-one adult volunteers. Professional staff and facilitators bring their practice, knowledge, and skill from the field into each of the training events offered.

The Center for Training provides ongoing on-site training and technical assistance to hundreds of non-profit agencies interested in setting up their own mentoring programs. This includes free access to BBBS NYC's unique and highly respected Match Matrix Database program. Each year the Center hosts workshops, conferences and lectures. Through the Borough Mentoring Network, mentoring agencies can share ideas and issues specific to their neighborhood with their peers. The Center connects qualified volunteers with specialized skill sets with non-profits throughout the city, through the Volunteer Connections Program.

BBBS NYC administers the Mentoring Supervisor Certificate Program, developed in conjunction with Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service. This 32-hour intensive course is the first academic certificate program for mentoring professionals in the country and serves as a national model.

BBBS NYC is also active in lobbying the New York State Government to develop legislation to create standards for agencies conducting mentoring programs.

For detailed information, click any of the links below:

• Mentoring Supervisor Certificate Program
• Professional Development Workshop Series
• Technical Assistance and Customized Training
• Borough Mentoring Networks
• Match Matrix Database
• Legislation
• Volunteer Connections Program

Mentoring Supervisor Certificate Program offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC and Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. A 32-hour course designed to assist social service professionals in developing, expanding or improving mentoring programs.

Benefits of program participation:

• Learn from a variety of professionals in mentoring, social work, and academics with a specialty in youth development
• Gain access to an institution of higher learning with library entry and opportunities for future educational growth
• Receive lifetime technical assistance for your mentoring program from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Training Center
• Join a network of hundreds of mentoring professionals

Course Listing:

• Components of a Successful Mentoring Program
• Volunteer Mentor Screening Tools and Techniques
• Adolescent Development
• Working with Parents and Guardians
• Volunteer Mentor Recruitment
• Youth and Family Resiliency
• Cultural Competency
• Interviewing Skills
• Matching Youth with Adult Volunteers
• Volunteer Mentor Supervision
• Group Work
• Risk and Liability Issues
• Volunteer Training; Topics and Activities
• Fundraising Skills
• Program Evaluation Closure

Program Schedule and Locations: PDF
Sessions take place in the fall, spring, and summer. A 16-week program takes place in the fall and spring, with both evening and morning sessions available. An intensive 4-week program takes place in the summer, with classes meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

APPLICATION DEADLINE, Fall 2008: Friday, August 15, 2008
PROGRAM ORIENTATION, Fall 2008: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 from 6-7 pm

Classes are held at the Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus and at BBBS of NYC's, 245 Fifth Avenue office.

To Apply:

• Application/Recommendation Form PDF
• Personal Statement
• Resume

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Space is limited for workshops, and reservations are required. All workshops take place at the BBBS NYC office located at 245 Fifth Avenue, NYC. To view workshop schedule, and register for a workshop, click the links below.

Click here to view workshop schedule.
To Register please email Patrice Gerideau or call @ 646-274-6047.

PAYMENT POLICY:
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BEFORE ATTENDING THE WORKSHOP.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

• Check from an agency or organization
  (Make checks payable to Big Brothers Big Sisters Of NYC)
• Money Order
• Cash (you must call to make arrangements to pay at the door)
• We do not accept or honor purchase orders, vouchers or
  personal checks.

Please Note The Following:

• If payment is not received prior to the workshop the registered participant will be responsible for reconciling the account and making payment within 30 days.
• If you have made arrangements to make a cash payment at the door you must arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the workshop. Please bring exact amount.
• BBBS does not offer refunds, but will consider credit toward a future workshop when requested.

You can fax your registration form to 646-274-6073 or mail to:

BBBS NYC
Center for Training and Professional Development
245 Fifth Ave, Suite 702
New York, NY 10016

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