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Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, Inc. — South County Branch Grant Application to the Children 's Services Advisory Committee 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 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 South County 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 South County 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 South County Branch . 3 part-time Program Specialists — with High School Diplomas, working towards college �Jl degrees, and demonstrated capability in working with youth . Each position dedicates 100 percent 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 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 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 , transpof tation , hours of operation) ? The location of the South County 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 Thompson Elementary and Oslo Middle School 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 . 4. t 'K�`'" r P' �y 111 (r 1s- Ste,` a :r � A ♦ bST P x