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

1. Apply Now: Complete your volunteer application to get started.
2. Background & Reference Check: Our People Specialist will automatically begin a background check. No action is needed on your part!
3. Volunteer Orientation: Choose an upcoming 1-hour virtual session to learn more about our Clubs and volunteer expectations.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Begin Volunteering! With your schedule in place, you’re ready to begin.

We are so grateful for your commitment to young people in our community and cannot wait to see the positive impact you will make!

Volunteer Application 

Questions? Reach out to us at volunteer@mybgc.org