Volunteer (Early 2023)
Volunteer (Early 2023)
You can change the lives of our children by volunteering at a Club.
Whether you're an individual, group/team or a college/university student needing to complete course-required service or looking for work-study opportunities, BGCAZ can create an impactful volunteer service opportunity just for you! Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and pass an annual background check.
We have created many ways for volunteers to get involved with the Clubs. You can learn more based on your interest:
- Holidays
- Corporate/Group Volunteers
- Individual Volunteers
- Event Volunteers
- Service Groups/Students
- AmeriCorps Service
- CONNECT
- Alumni
1. Become a Volunteer
Club Volunteers Make All The Difference! Our Clubs rely on the expertise of our Club Volunteers and their care for our members to deliver our high-quality and award-winning programs. Every year, more than 1,200 volunteers serve in our 31 Valley Clubs, and we welcome your help!
The four steps to becoming a BGCAZ Club Volunteer include:
- Creating a Volunteer Hub account at www.volunteerhub.com
- Scheduling a volunteer interview. Contact Volunteer Services for assistance.
- Passing BGCAZ’s required background check – no cost to volunteers for this online process. The link is provided through Volunteer Hub.
- Complete volunteer orientation. Register through Volunteer Hub or through Volunteer Services for this 50-minute virtual session offered at various times throughout the month.
Note that each step needs to be completed before volunteering in a Club.
2. Volunteer Opportunities
Ready to change the lives of hundreds of youth? Ready for a year of AmeriCorps Service? Project Achieve service members work in Boys & Girls Clubs to support students’ academic achievement and engage with youth and teens on STEM, literacy and math programs, while having fun! We have a number of Project Achieve positions open for Summer and Fall. Learn More, Apply Today!
Volunteering your time can make a real difference in a young person’s life as well as your own. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. To learn more about how you can make an impact, please contact our Volunteer Services Manager.
Service Groups/Students
Volunteering your time can make a real difference in a young person’s life as well as your own. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. To learn more about how you can make an impact, please contact our Volunteer Services Manager.
Our Volunteers Services Manager can assist in helping students and groups achieve their service learning goals in Clubs.
The four steps to becoming a BGCAZ Club Volunteer include:
- Creating a Volunteer Hub account at www.volunteerhub.com
- Scheduling a volunteer interview. Contact Volunteer Services for assistance.
- Passing BGCAZ’s required background check – no cost to volunteers for this online process. The link is provided through Volunteer Hub.
- Complete volunteer orientation. Register through Volunteer Hub or through Volunteer Services for this 50-minute virtual session offered at various times throughout the month.
Note that each step needs to be completed before volunteering in a Club.
Each year the BGCAZ holds a variety of fundraising events ranging from third-party fundraisers to entertainment and dining experiences. Become an integral part of the process by signing up to volunteer.
Corporate Volunteers
Get your co-workers in on the fun! Encourage your fellow colleagues to volunteer their time and give back to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley. Working together with your team boosts productivity and increases employee engagement. That's a win-win!
Your team could host a cooking class, make ornaments or holiday gifts, or run a field day with the kids while offering your group a meaningful and fun team building!
Corporate volunteers are guests in our Clubs and are supervised by our trained staff. For one time activations, visitors do not need to be trained Volunteers.
Corporations and groups can also volunteer on weekends when the Clubs are closed and complete Club cleaning or renovation projects.
We can also help your company create a Toy Drive or Special Campaign in your office that culminates with a Club visit. The opportunities to support our Club kids are endless and we can help you create something memorable for your team!
CONNECT, a volunteer group for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is committed to providing support to the BGCAZ and the thousands of kids they serve. CONNECT is responsible for coordinating fundraising activities and helping improve the lives of our community's kids. To learn more about joining, please get in touch.
Our Alumni members assist in fundraising and development through promotional events as well as assisting in service projects. For more information, please contact our Volunteer Services Manager.
3. Service Enterprise Certification
BGCAZ has proudly earned the Service Enterprise certification through Points of Light in partnership with the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement and ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation. Service Enterprise accreditation is recognized by the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family. The Service Enterprise Initiative helps organizations leverage the power of skilled volunteering to move their missions forward. To certify, the organization completes a comprehensive assessment, training and coaching. Organizations recertify every three years.
