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Opportunities for Mentoring

Below are some of the possible ways an individual could help children. We know that there are other ways that haven't been thought of as yet. Consider being the first to start an innovative service.

Mentoring Ideas

Mentoring

So many children and even families need someone to give them guidance and direction; just be there for them. At present there are 12 organizations in Marion County that provide some type of mentoring. They vary in their focus. Contact them, see what they offer. Two hours a month can make a difference.

Department of Juvenile Justice

Organizations in Marion County

- Arnette House, 2310 NE 24th Street, Ocala, FL 34470; 622-4432 Arnette website

- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid Florida (Marion/Levy County), 352-375-2525 ext. 15 BBBS website

- Dept. Juvenile Justice (DJJ)1515 E. Silver Springs Blvd., #117, Ocala, FL 34470; 732-1274
Rev. Jim Bullock
- Devereux Kids, 1629 NW 4th Street, Suite 102, Ocala, FL 34475; 598-6705 Devereux Kids website

- Eckerd Youth Alternatives, 4200 NW 89th Place, Ocala, FL 34482-1109; 671-3789 Eckerd Youth Alternatives website

- Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), 223 S.W. Broadway, Ocala, FL 34471; 369-2525 GAL website

- Habitat for Humanity, 926 N.W. 27th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475; 351-4663 Habitat website

- Kids Central, Inc.,2117 S.W. Highway 484, Ocala, FL 34473; 843-5015 Kids Central website

- Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, FL 34474; 291-4444 RSVP website

- Take Stock in Children (Public Education Foundation), 1239 N.W. 4th Street, Ocala, FL 34475; 671-4162 Public Education website

- Turning Point Mentor Centers/Afterschool Program, 9528 S.E. 190th Street, Ocklawaha, FL 32179; 299-5830 Turning Point website

- Youth Reach, 13 N.E. 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470; 624-2001 Youth Reach website

 


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