Volunteer applications are now being accepted for our Winter programming. Application submissions are due by January 16th, 2009 to be considered for our Winter volunteer positions. Upon review of your application the Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to set up an interview and orientation session. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered for our Spring programs. Interviews and Orientations will be offered at various times during the weeks of:

Dec. 8th - Dec. 23rd

Jan 5th - Jan. 21st

Click on the link below to view our current volunteer positions:

http://www.volunteermatch.org/results/org_detail.jsp?orgid=20688

Don't see something that works for you? Contact the Volunteer Services Manager volunteers@bgcp.org to design something that fits better with your interest and schedule.

Project/Event applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please email: volunteers@bgcp.org to learn more about it.

Homework Assistant: Assist children ages 6-12 in the completion of their homework. The "Power Hour" homework assistance program divides students into groups by their grade. This program is a crictical part of our after-school academic program. All clubs members must complete their homework or an enrichment activity before they can participate in another program area.

One-on-one Tutor: Work one-on-one with an individual student who needs extra help to improve their academic skills. Tutoring activities include helping with homework, working on math problems, and teaching reading comprehension. Spanish speakers are encouraged. The BGCP academic staff will pair each tutor with a tutee and will hold an initial meeting for the tutor, tutee, and parent. All tutoring sessions take place in the clubhouses and supplementary educational materials are provided by BGCP academic staff.

Academic Enrichment Activity Assistant: Help our academic staff lead fun enrichment activities to help our members learn and explore new interesting topic including: Jr. Engineers, Culture Club, Newspaper Class and Earth Warriors.

Computer Clubhouse Mentor: Help clubs members as they use computers to research topics on the Internet, learn new software programs and even record their own music. Plan and lead a workshop on a software program or application. Some workshops have included Adobe Photoshop Macromedia Dreamweaver, Endorphin and Maya tutorials. Staff can assist you in planning your lesson.

Guest Poet: Share your passion for poetry with club members. Lead a class on poetry writing, read poems that you have written and help club members develop their own writing skills.

Art Room Assistant: Assist staff with studio art classes or help children during open studio time.

Guest Artist: Share your special art talent with our youth using a specific medium. Our clubhouses feature fully-equipped art studios and staff can help plan your lesson and provide materials. Our Monets and Davinci's are looking forward to meeting you.

Music Instructor: Teach an individual how to play an instrument. Instructors for all instruments are needed, including trumpet, piano and guitar. Staff will provide students with instruments and music materials.

Soccer/Basketball Coach: Coach a team of ten club members participating in our indoor soccer or basketball leagues. Help club members learn fundamental skills during practices and games. Serve as a role model for good sportsmanship both on and off the court.

Referee: Act as referee for our indoor soccer or basketball games.

Game Room Assistant: Help staff organize tournaments for club members in a variety of interactive games. Join youth in a game of pool, foosball, or teach an eager child how to play your favorite board game. The game room is the heart of each of our clubhouses and is open to all members daily.

Teen Academic Mentor: Tutor students in high school level subjects. Assist students in preparing a plan and goals to graduate from high school and attend college or a job training program. Mentor student through the application process for college or job training program.

Teen Program Assistant: Join teen members as they explore creative arts, technology,cooking skills, and social activities. Help staff lead workshops on life skills, fiscal responsibility and Career building as we help prepare teens for real life responsibilities.