Volunteer

Boys & Girls Clubs rely on volunteers to ensure the success of all our programs. Annually, local volunteers donate over 100,000 hours, the equivalent to 51 full-time staff positions. Nationwide, Boys & Girls Clubs benefit from over 170,000 volunteers, 3.5 times the number of employees.

There are many different areas where you can volunteer at the Club. Boys & Girls Clubs will assist you in matching your skills to the area where you can provide the best support for our members. Service groups and businesses are also encouraged to participate in Club activities and events throughout Alaska. The only limitation to your involvement is your imagination. Areas where you can serve include:

• Clubhouses
• Special Events & Fundraising
• Administrative
• Building & Equipment Maintenance
• Athletic Coaching

The benefits to volunteering include CPR and first aid training, youth development training and program and organization orientation. Boys & Girls Clubs has many opportunities throughout the year for you to get involved. All volunteers must pass a criminal records check prior to being assigned a service location. For more information about volunteering, contact your local Clubhouse or Jennifer Brown at (907) 770-7321.

Clubhouse/ Department Volunteer Application Process:

• Visit a Clubhouse or call 249-5417 to find more information on service descriptions & service opportunities.
• Complete a Volunteer Application and Release for Criminal Records check.
• Club staff will contact you for an interview (approximately ½ hour). Please bring a photo i.d. and all certification cards (CPR, First Aid, etc) to interview.
• HR will conduct your criminal records check and your reference check (approximately 1 to 3 days).
• Club staff will contact you to schedule a time to complete the Volunteer Orientation (approximately 1 ½ hours).
• Club staff will contact you to schedule a time for you to shadow Club staff (approximately 1 hour).

Coaching Application Process:

• Visit Woodland Park Clubhouse for more information on volunteer coaching.
• Complete a Volunteer Application and Release for Criminal Records check and submit to BGC Athletic Department. Please attach a copy of your photo i.d. and all certification cards (CPR, First Aid, etc).
• HR will conduct your criminal records check and your reference check.
• Club staff will contact you to discuss your team assignment and service responsibilities.
• Attend coaches’ meetings.

∗ Coaching application time varies depending on sport season.

Download our Volunteer Application. You must submit a Release for Criminal Records.

Individuals under 18 years of age must have parent permission to volunteer. Please contact Jennifer Brown at jbrown@bgcalaska.org or (907) 770-7321 for more information.