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Be an Everyday Hero

Volunteer Your Time

Be an Everyday Hero

Volunteer Your Time

One person can make a world of difference.

Whether you’re giving back for a day or becoming a long-term volunteer, your time and care change lives.

Give Back as a Volunteer

From helping kids with homework to leading a game in the gym or brightening up a Club garden, there are endless ways to share your time and talents. You can help at a cookout, lend a hand during art hour, or talk to Club members about your career path.
 
Whether you want to join us one-time for a special day or keep coming back, we would love to work with you!

Applications for Individual Volunteers

Volunteer for a Day

Help out at a Club event, special project, or community day. Great for individuals completing school service hours or looking to give back on a short-term basis.

Become a Regular Volunteer

Build meaningful relationships with youth as a recurring volunteer. You’ll receive orientation and a background check to ensure the safety of our kids.

Steps to Impact: Becoming a Volunteer

  1. Complete the one-time volunteer application or the ongoing volunteer application, based on whether or not you plan to become an ongoing volunteer. 
  2. FOR ONGOING VOLUNTEERS ONLY: We will email you instructions on how to complete your mandatory child safety training a Level 2 background check. In recognition of your time and commitment to our members, there is no fee for your background check/training.*  Once your training and background check is completed and approved, as applicable, will introduce you to our Club team and help coordinate your first volunteer experience.
  3. You will then be put in touch with a Service Director at your choice of Club(s) for a Club Tour(s) and talk about your volunteer interests.

* If you would like to help cover the cost of your background check, we welcome online donations. If you have lived outside the State of Florida in the past five years, additional costs may apply to receive out-of-state records. This cost is not covered by BGCCF.

There Are So Many Ways to Make a Difference

From one-time projects to ongoing mentorship, individual volunteers bring energy, compassion, and inspiration into our Clubs every day. Here are just a few ways you can get involved:

📚 Support homework help or tutor Club members

🏀 Lead or assist with activities in the gym

🎨 Facilitate a craft or art project

🎉 Help at special events like cookouts, field days, or celebrations

🌿 Beautify a Club space or lend a hand in the garden

💬 Share your career story or teach a skill that sparks curiosity

Volunteering

Want to do something unique?

Our Club Directors love helping volunteers design opportunities that match their interests and talents.

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November 2, 2022; (Photo by Barbara Johnston/University of Notre Dame)
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