Opportunities to Volunteer with Youth
In order to apply, please download and complete the Volunteer Application
. Applications must be
fully completed and signed and can be faxed to (617) 628-2512. Contact Jessica Jacob at (617) 623-7370 or at jjacob@kidsclubs.org with any questions regarding the volunteer opportunities below.
Mentor:
1:1 Match
Commi
tment Time:
2
hours per week for 10 months
Areas of Involvement: To
give a young person (male or female between the ages of 6 a
nd 18) in need of
social and recreational development and emotional support the companionship of
an adult to supplement the work of parents, t
eachers, counselors, social
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Tutor
Commitment Time: Approximately
nine months
, with 60 to 90 minutes of st
udent contact per week
Areas of Involvement: Commitment
to developing a supportive relationship with a student to improve reading
skills. Activities will be structured and focused on improving specific literacy
skills (such as comprehension, vocabulary, or analyzing content).
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Programming
Commitment Time: One
hour per week for a minimum 4 month commitment
Areas of Involvement: Interest in helping youth develop socially and
emotionally. Help youth discover their interests, resolve conflicts, explore
their talents, set goals and broaden their perspective. Host or support
staff in fun/educational activities for kids in our Clubs. Club hours are 3 – 7
PM.
Examples: Yoga,
dance, basketball, lacrosse, scooter handball, double dutch, fooseball,
puzzles, checkers, Lego tournaments, brain teasers, drama, Wii/Kinect games,
science club, service club, digital music, arts & crafts, or use
your special skill and imagination!
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Reading Buddy
Commitment Time: Approximately eight
months, with 60 to 90 minutes of student contact per week
Areas of Involvement: Commitment to
developing a supportive relationship with a student to improve reading skills.
Activities are developed by BGCMC and focus on improving specific literacy
skills (such as comprehension, vocabulary, or analyzing content).
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Running Club Coach
Time
Commitment:
1.5 hours per week from 3 – 4:30 p.m. (Fall and Spring)
Areas
of Involvement:
Interest in helping youth, especially those disinterested in physical activity,
learn more about and develop health habits. Coaches provide support,
motivation, team development and maintain safety of group while working
out.
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Other Volunteer Opportunities
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