Volunteer

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Empower Youth. Inspire Success. Volunteer Today.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, and volunteers like you help make that possible! Whether you’re connecting one-on-one with a child who needs a little extra encouragement, lending your talents to support a Club project, or simply showing up and being present, your time and energy can have a lasting impact.

Bring your skills, passion, and heart to the Club! All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

Ways to Make an Impact

Tutoring: Support youth in achieving their academic goals.
Club Dinner: Assist with preparing and serving weekly Club dinners.
Recess & Activity Support: Help supervise and ensure safety on the playground.
Snack & Food Support: Support snack distribution or assist with food pantry pick-ups.
Cleaning & Organizing: Keep our Clubs welcoming and safe.
Program Support: Share your talents in art, education, technology, fitness, or games.
Bring Your Own Idea: Lead an activity you enjoy, such as yoga, crochet, or chess.
Reading Buddies: Join our partner organization, Read Northwest, in providing weekly reading assistance to youth at Boys & Girls Clubs.

What to Expect

Apply Now: Complete your volunteer application to get started.
Background & Reference Check: Our People Specialist will automatically begin a background check. No action is needed on your part!
Volunteer Orientation: Choose an upcoming 1-hour virtual session to learn more about our Clubs and volunteer expectations.
Mandatory Training: After orientation, you will complete Foundations: Preventing Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations to help ensure the safety of the young people we serve.
Get Matched: Our People Specialist will connect you with a Club Director, who will schedule a tour and help you set up your volunteer schedule.
Begin Volunteering! With your schedule in place, you’re ready to begin.