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Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, Inc. — Sebastian Branch Grant Application to the Children 's Services Advisory Committee • 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 contribution 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) . 1 full time Director of Club Operations — with a Bachelor' s Degree and a minimum of three years experience in the nonprofit sector. The DCO dedicates 50 percent of his/her time to providing program support, evaluation and staff training in the Sebastian Branch. 1 full time Branch Director — with a Bachelor ' s Degree and a minimum of three years experience working with youth . The BD dedicates 100 percent of his/her time to planning, coordinating and directing the daily program at the Sebastian Branch . 1 full time Program Director — with an Associate ' s Degree or equivalent with a minimum of three years experience working with youth. The PD dedicates 100 percent of his/her time to planning, coordinating and implementing the daily program at the Sebastian Branch. 1 full time Technology Director— with a Bachelor ' s Degree, a minimum of three years experience working with youth and a demonstrated knowledge of and ability with computers . The TD dedicates 100 % of his/her time to planning, coordinating and implementing the technology program at the Sebastian Branch. 5 part-time ProgramSpecialists — with High School Diplomas , working towards college degrees , with demonstrated capability in working with youth . Each position dedicates 100 % of his/her time to onsite supervision of Club members . Volunteers - Demonstrated capability in working positively with youth . As many as possible and available . Each is dedicated to assisting with the specialized programs for Club members . 5 . How will the target population be made aware of the program ? All staff associated with the Sebastian Branch will distribute flyers throughout Sebastian Elementary, Pelican Island Elementary, Sebastian River Middle, Sebastian Junior High and Sebastian River High School . Word of mouth from members appears to be one of the most effective methods of informing our target audience about the Boys and Girls Clubs . 6 . How will the program be. accessible to target population (i . e. location , transportation , hours of operation) ? The location of the Sebastian Boys and Girls Club was purposely chosen to be within walking or bike riding distance from where our targeted youth live or attend school . In addition, the School District of Indian River County offers transportation from Sebastian area schools everyday after school . During the school year the Club is open to members Monday through Friday from 2 : 30 p . m . until 8 : 00 p .m. (on Wednesdays, during early dismissal , the Club opens at 1 : 30 p .m .) . During summer months and other days school is closed the Club is open from 8 a. m . until 6 p . m . r . . S {T i ( a4 � � �`�.ry ' r - � � +� b^'ub �'�? r'� a , . ' M�e€"zry 3 • .. - iY t ' l 7 r a ' . 9 . hgywV r t . 3 �•< "' `uRp'S i _ i 4 'tltt �Y�2'�, K c fY _ , R q M »