Volunteer Mentor & Tutor Youth Leadership

INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERING

We count on volunteers to help us carry out our mission by offering quality programs, creating meaningful relationships, and inspiring young people to reach their full potential. There are many ways to get involved at every level of our organization. We are flexible and strive to match you with an opportunity that fits your skills, interests, and availability. We offer individual volunteer opportunities in the many program areas.

Join us in making a difference! Whether you’re a corporation, school, or community group, the impact we can make with your help is astounding! Volunteer with your team for meaningful and productive experiences, from cleanups, to supporting events. We tailor opportunities to your availability and interests.

Interested in group volunteering? Contact us for more details on how your organization can support our mission!

• Homework Tutor

  Each day Club members participates in Power Hour, which is the Club’s program for homework completion and academically enriching activities. As a Homework Tutor, you’ll be matched with 2-3 youth who need additional support with completing homework and improving their skills in core subject areas.

  Time Commitment: 1 hour per week for a minimum of 10 weeks

• Mentor

  Are you interested in going the extra mile to make a lasting impact on a child’s life? As a mentor, you will be matched with 1-2 Club members in need of positive guidance and support. You will meet weekly to talk with your mentee(s) about self-esteem, family struggles, career exploration, drug and alcohol abuse, and more.

  Time Commitment: 1 hour per week for a minimum of 10 weeks

• Arts Volunteer

  Are you an artist? Do you have a passion for helping youth explore and express their creativity? As an Arts Volunteer, you will work with Club staff to provide programs and activities encompassing the following categories:

  Visual Arts – Visual art created and judged for its beauty and meaning. It may include painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, collage, mixed media, graphics and architecture.

  Digital Arts – Two- or three-dimensional visual media that uses computers and other technology as an essential part of the creative process. This may include graphic design, animation, photography, movie making, Claymation, game design, music composition and digital illustration.

  Performing Arts – Arts that involve public performance, including playing instruments, acting, singing and dancing. This includes performance support roles, such as creating scenery, costumes, lighting and sound manipulation.

  Applied Arts – Any art form that applies artistic design to functional objects. This includes industrial design, bookmaking, illustration, printmaking, jewelry making, woodworking, ceramics, fashion design, culinary arts, creative writing, and commercial art.

  Time Commitment: You can join us in the Art Room on a drop‑in basis, or lead a regularly scheduled program once a week based on a set curriculum.

• STEAM Volunteer

  Are you passionate about closing the opportunity gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)? Join us in offering Club members unique opportunities to advance their knowledge and increase interest in STEM‑related careers. As a STEM Volunteer, you will work with Club staff to provide programs and activities based on BGCA’s national STEM programs, including:

  Digital Literacy Essentials – A project‑based digital literacy program delivered through BGCA’s My.Future platform. Club members of all ability levels explore digital safety and privacy, digital presence, online communication and the educational fun of retro gaming.

  DIY STEM – Fun, hands‑on activities using easy‑to‑procure materials allow Club members aged 9‑12 to explore the “science of every day.”

  Time Commitment: We’re looking for volunteers to lead regularly scheduled activities once a week based on a set curriculum for a minimum of 6 weeks.

• Sports & Recreation Volunteer

  Do you love to play sports and cooperative recreational games? Are you passionate about helping youth develop positive attitudes toward physical activity? As a Sports & Recreation Volunteer, you…