Volunteer

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine has been recognized for its outstanding work within its communities. We could not accomplish all of our great work without the help of our volunteers. Reward yourself by giving back to your community and getting involved in the Clubs.

Our volunteers/interns are former Club members, parents of Club members, and outstanding citizens who are dedicated to giving back to the youth of our communities.

The Clubs refer to volunteers/interns as those who, by choice, contribute time and service in one or more of the Clubs' Core Program Areas or in some organizational capacity to assist the Clubs in reaching our mission.

This is a fun, supportive and exciting place to volunteer. Meet lots of people and develop new skills. All volunteers will be provided with necessary training. Contact us today to join our volunteer / intern team.

ASSIST THE CLUBS

Short-term Commitment: Volunteers can participate in special events, or have a limited role under the supervision of professional staff.

Sustained Commitment: Volunteers participate during the school year or summer programs, donating time and energy on a regularly weekly or monthly basis in daily program areas.

Group Projects: Perfect for companies, organizations, and schools who would like to organize a special activity with Club members.

OPPORTUNITIES
Assist with activities in our core programming areas:

The Arts

Character & Leadership Development

Education & Career Development

Health & Life Skills

Sports, Fitness & Recreation

EXAMPLES OF INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES

Power Hour Tutor and Education – Provide one-on-one tutoring for children, help with homework assignments, spend time reading with a child, and assist the Director of Education in providing positive educational activities and experiences.

Group Facilitator – Individuals needed to facilitate workshops and groups for children, pre-teens, teens and parent/family groups. Areas of focus: education, employment, drug prevention, life skills, self-esteem, and crisis prevention/intervention.

Physical Education – Help youth achieve and maintain fitness; acquire a broad range of skills; develop a sense of teamwork; cooperation and fairness that leads to the development of healthy lifestyle patterns.

Social Recreation – Spend one on one time with youth playing pool, foosball, ping-pong, chess, checkers and board games. Exciting tournaments that need adult supervision are held often. Offer your skills in the area of social recreation while getting to know young people in a positive and lively environment.

Other examples – Assist with a teen leadership group; Be a mentor for club members; Help with a drama, music or dance group; Help youth learn basic computer skills; Assist arts & crafts projects; Provide expertise with aquatics; Assist with sports (flag football, basketball, dodgeball, baseball, yoga, etc.).

Program Support Volunteers - Vital to keeping our behind-the-scenes operations running, these volunteers assist with program support functions such as administrative work, computer maintenance and Web design, special events, and general facilities maintenance on an ongoing basis.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING/INTERNING

Opportunity to give back to your community
Increased personal awareness
Acquiring job skills and build resume
Become acquainted with the youth in your community

CONTACT

To begin, please contact Unit Director Jen Pierce who organizes program volunteers. To volunteer with special events, please contact Ann Messinger in the Development office.

For those interested in working with Club members, a background check will be completed. You will be required to complete an application and attend an orientation. To discuss group projects, please contact info@bgcmaine.org.

Download Volunteer/Intern Application Form