Individual Volunteer Application 

Working with youth today means a brighter future for everyone

Our volunteers play a central role in providing a safe and welcoming space between school and home for Austin's youth who need us most.

Here you will find information about a wide variety of volunteering opportunities available to support the important work of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. If an opportunity is of interest to you, please fill in our online application form. 

Remember, to volunteer, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Complete an online application
  • Submit a Background Check, along with a $9 processing fee.
  • *Please note that we do not accept court-ordered community service requests

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Volunteer Opportunities

After-School Program Support

Assist Club staff in running high-quality after-school programming in the four core areas of Boys & Girls Club - Academic Success, Character and Leadership Development, Healthy Lifestyles, and Workforce Development. 

Examples: arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, sports, outdoor activities, STEM activities, mentoring, tutoring, and more! 

Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. 

Gain Experience and Foster Skills in:

  • Youth organization management
  • Ability to engage and motivate youth in enrichment-based activities
  • Ability to organize and supervise Club members in a safe and positive environment

Athletics / Sports / Coaching

Help empower our youth to be physically active and healthy. Support athletic activities and promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Work with Club staff to plan and implement healthy goals and objectives to ensure the overall development of Club members. Specific dates and times are dependent on the needs and schedules of individual clubs. 

Gain Experience and Foster Skills in:

  • Planning and coordinating athletic activities for youth 
  • Implementing organizational youth management policies
  • Facilitating a safe and positive environment for youth activities

Arts and Crafts

Lead Club members through various arts activities and lessons, including painting, drawing, photography, digital media, and other art projects. Share your individual talents and expertise with a group of young aspiring artists. Instill confidence and self-esteem through the use of art. Specific dates and times are dependent on the needs and schedules of individual clubs. 

Gain Experience and Foster Skills in:

  • Engaging and inspiring youth to learn and grow in the field of arts
  • Creating and facilitating a fun, positive, and safe space for young artists
  • Planning and organizing activities that align with our organizational curriculum. 

Character and Leadership Development

Help support Club staff in programs and activities that promote character and leadership development for our Club members. Cultivate positive and healthy social-emotional skills related to how youth feel about themselves, their relationships with others, their ability to regulate emotions, and their ability to solve problems. Serve as a role model and help facilitate a positive and safe environment for our Club members to learn and grow.

Gain Experience and Foster Skills in:

  • Providing guidance and role modeling to young people
  • Supporting organizational programs/curricula focused on health and life skills
  • Ensuring a healthy and safe environment for young people

 

Power Hour Tutoring

Assist Club members with homework during daily "Power Hour" sessions. Work with students toward the accurate completion of homework assignments, the improvement of academic skills and confidence, and/or test preparation. Motivate and encourage members to excel in academics. 

Offered during after-school programming: Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Gain Experience and Foster Skills in:

  • Helping students implement effective learning strategies
  • Providing academic support in a variety of subjects 
  • Promoting confidence and motivation in academics for young people

STEM Education

Engage Club members in fun, safe, interactive, hands-on learning experiences that support awareness, engagement, and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Empower young people to create innovative and creative solutions to real-world challenges, and to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are critical to success in the STEM workforce and beyond. 

Examples: coding, robotics, programming, natural sciences, engineering, and more! 

Gain Experience and Foster Skills in:

  • Engaging youth in STEM experiences that are hands-on, youth-centered, and relevant
  • Creating an effective learning environment that facilitates participation and achievement
  • Supporting Club staff in implementing outcomes-based and evidence-informed STEM activities and programs

Summer Programming Support

Assist Club staff in running summer programming in the four core areas of the Boys & Girls Clubs - Academic Success, Character and Leadership Development, Healthy Lifestyles, and Workforce Development.

June through August, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.

Examples: arts and crafts, cooking, outdoor activities, sports, gardening, computer science, digital media, dancing classes, career exploration, field trips, and more!

Gain Experience and Foster Skills in:

  • Youth organization management
  • Ability to engage and motivate youth in enrichment-based activities
  • Ability to organize and supervise Club members in a safe and positive environment

Workforce Development

Our Workforce Development program provides our Club members with opportunities to explore careers and develop the holistic skills needed for future success. Our goal is to provide our Club members with opportunities to explore their interests and passions, develop their skills, and apply their knowledge to real-world work experiences. As a volunteer, you will help our Club members with the knowledge, skills, and learning experiences they need to succeed in life and work.

Examples: resume writing, interview preparation, presentations, career exploration, college readiness, field trips to career sites, guest speaking, mentoring, etc. 

Gain Experience and Foster Skills in:

  • Developing personal and professional growth opportunities for young people
  • Providing positive feedback and reinforcement to motivate young people
  • Helping youth to develop specific goals and plans in preparing for the future

Teen Program

The BGCAA’s teen program provides a safe and positive space for our Club teens to have fun, learn, and grow. Volunteers would support our teens during after-school hours or during Friday teen nights at our Home Club. 

Gain Experience and Foster Skills In:

  • Facilitating programming activities for teens to ensure enrichment programming is successful
  • Supporting activities designed to foster teens' mental, physical, and social development
  • Providing feedback to Club teens using positive reinforcement techniques

Events

Help out at Boys & Girls Clubs community events, leading Club members and families through activities, running game booths and tables, and assisting with event set-up and clean-up.

Examples: Great Futures Spring Luncheon, Destination Greatness, Club Classic at Top Golf, National Day for Kids, and Great Futures Gala

Gain Experience and Foster Skills in:

  • Planning and organizing event logistics
  • Aligning an event's purpose/goals with the overall mission of an organization
  • Interacting professionally with Club staff, members, and partners

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Our Vision is to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle. 

 

 

Ready to volunteer? Submit a Volunteer Application today!