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Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, Inc. — South County Branch Grant Application to the Children ' s Services Advisory Committee positive effect on their lives, provided the skills necessary for leadership , improved their j relationships with others and influenced success in later life . The Carnegie Corporation' s report, A Matter of Time : Risk and Opportunity in the Non-School Hours, underscores the importance of community environment and institutions in contributing to the development of young people. The report emphasizes that the opportunity to make a positive I arises largely outside the structural academic environment . The report concludes that community-based youth development organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs represent a valuable national resource with considerable untapped potential . 4 . List staffing needed for your program , including required experience and estimated hours per week in program for each staff member and/or volunteers (This section should conform with the information in the Position Listing on the Budget Narrative Worksheet) , I full time Director of Operations — with a Bachelors in Human Services with a minimum of three years working in the non profit sector, dedicating 25 % of his/her time in program support, evaluation & staff training . 1 full time Branch Director — with a Bachelors in Human Services with a minimum of three j years experience working with youth, dedicating 100% of his/her time in planning, coordinating and directing the daily program at the Club . 1 full time Program Director — with an Associates Degree or equivalent with a minimum of i three years experience working with youth, dedicating 100% of his/her time in planning, coordinating and implementing the daily program at the Club . 1 part time Program Specialist & 2 Americorps Team Leaders — with a High School Diploma, working towards college degree with demonstrated capability in working positively with youth, dedicating 100% of his/her time in providing onsite supervision of YVC and teen members conducting community service projects within the Club . Volunteers - Demonstrated capability in working positively with youth . As many as we can get, dedicating specialized program opportunities for Club members _ 5 . How will the target population be made aware of the program ? All staff associated with the South County Branch will distribute flyers throughout Thompson Elementary, Oslo Middle School and Vero Beach High School to promote involvement in the Club program . Word of mouth from members seems to be our biggest method in informing our target audience about our program . 6 . How will the program be accessible to target population (i. e. location, transportation , hours of operation ) ? Boys & Girls Club programs provide access to its members by locating Club House facilities within walking or bike riding distance from our members . Currently, the School District of Indian River County offers transportation from Thompson Elementary and Oslo Middle School everyday after school . Our school year hours are Monday — Friday from 2 : 30 Plat to 8 : 00 PM . During the summer and non- school days, we are open from 8 AM to 6 PM . 7