Resources


Mentoring Resource Center

The Mentoring Resource Center (MRC) is a division of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. Our goal is to provide a mentor for every child in need by collaborating and building the mentoring capacity of Miami-Dade County's child-serving agencies. MRC refers volunteers to over 40 member agencies and also provides the agencies with training and consultation services. It is the lead agency for America's Promise and the Governor's Mentoring Initiative.

Our goal is to assist individuals and families to find the needed services in the community.

The Mentoring Resource Center provides:

Customized Training

MRC designs and implements trainings for mentoring agencies and their volunteers, employees, and families. They are based on the needs of the organization and may include topics such as:

Resources for Families

MRC helps families find the needed resources in the community. We make referrals to provide services at a low cost and in the area. Services include:

Community Classes

Our Education and Training Manager hosts monthly workshops. These classes are free and open to the community. MRC member agencies can request these workshops as well. Topics include:

Volunteer Recruitment and Referral

Those that are interested in volunteering can contact us to find an agency that best fits their needs. Volunteers are referred to one of the MRC Network members based on their interests, schedule, and preferences. MRC recruits mentors through a number of sources:

Program Development and Consultation

MRC works with new and developing agencies to design appropriate programs, or to recommend collaborations with existing programs. Some of the training manuals used are:

Representation

MRC represents a number of programs and initiatives in the Miami area:

Network Opportunities

The MRC Network includes over 40 agencies that provide services to the children of Miami-Dade County. The Network meets quarterly to share resources, achievements and needs. This information is used to assess the progress and needs of our community. MRC provides resources to the Network such as:

National Mentoring Month

January is National Mentoring Month, a month long celebration honoring our community's mentors and spreading the word about the need for more. Events include:

Visit Miami's Promise to learn more about the MRC or inquire about working with kids in Miami-Dade County.

We work with over 40 non-profit agencies that provide many different volunteer opportunities for you.