Training Calendar
All training sessions will be held at the Big Brothers Big Sisters main office, the Harvey E. Najim South Texas Mentoring Resource Center, located at 10843 Gulfdale, San Antonio, TX 78216
TRAINING SESSION NAME | WHO ATTENDS & DESCRIPTION | WHEN? |
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Mentor Orientation | Volunteers will learn the process and expectations to be a Big | At the beginning of the process |
Mentoring 101 | Volunteers will learn the role of a mentor, rules of the program, common problems; hear from an experienced volunteer | By your Match’s 3 month Match Anniversary |
The 40 Assets | Volunteers will learn how to effective at outcomes and will learn about our Achievement Tracker | After 3 months of being matched |
BBBS Kids: Cultural Competency | Volunteers will get a description of kids, families, child development, cultural competency, privilege, and values | Anytime after Mentor Orientation |
“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” | Volunteers will learn how to properly close their match (if needed) | Anytime after Mentor Orientation |
Big’s Roundtable: Various Topics | Any of our Mentors can request a roundtable topic | Anytime after being matched |
Parent Orientation | Parents will learn the process, expectations, and engagement opportunities | At the beginning of the process |
Parent/Child Safety | Parents and their Children will learn how to keep kids safe | Prior to being matched and annually on your match anniversary |
Entrenamiento de seguridad para padres en español | Los padres y sus hijos aprenderan como mantener a los ninos seguros | Antes de ser emparejado y anualmente en su aniversario de emparejamiento |
Raising Highly Capable Kids Intro | Parents will learn about the 40 Assets, the effects of trauma and child development | Prior to being matched |
Raising Highly Capable Kids Modules | A group-based parenting program that aims to increase a parent’s effectiveness in building Developmental Assets in their children. | Anytime |
Volunteer Info Session | Volunteers interested in learning about all the ways to help BBBS | Anytime |
Little Moments Big Magic Table Host Training | Anyone who will be a table host at our Little Moments Big Magic Luncheons | Anytime prior to your scheduled luncheon |
Volunteer Trainings
Parent and Child Trainings
Other Sessions
Click here for a description of the Raising Highly Capable Kids workshops.
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