Volunteer Opportunities Menu
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio invites community members and business groups to volunteer with BGCNEO to help advance our mission: to inspire and enable young people, who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens. Below is a menu of engagement opportunities. Thank you for your support!
We are open to new ideas! If you do not see your idea listed, let us know!
Engage with members.
Academic Success: Assist members with homework, use games and one-on-one attention to improve literacy skills, work on STEM kits, help high schoolers write college essays, and more!
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Thursday, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Commitment: Weekly, September - May
• Age Group: 6-18
Youth of the Year: Coach in Public Speaking, Essay Writing, Speech Writing.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Commitment: Weekly, October - March
• Age Group: 14-18
STEM: Facilitate engaging activities and presentations in various professional fields to teach members about different careers, or build STEM kits with youth
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Commitment: 1-2 per month, September - May
• Age Group: 6 - 18
Workforce Readiness: Facilitate engaging activities and presentations in various professional fields to provide members with new perspectives on post-secondary routes, including trades, colleges, military, workforce.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Commitment: 1-2 per month, September - May
• Age Group: 6 - 18
General Club Support: Support Club staff by helping wherever needed.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Commitment: Weekly, September - May
• Age Group: 6 - 18
Ready, Set, Work!: Guest/Co Facilitation on Effective Communication, Resume Writing, and Interviewing.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Commitment: 1-2 times per month, September - December
• Age Group: 13-18
Chaperone: Accompany Club staff and youth as they attend off-site trips.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Friday, 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Commitment: As needed, January - December
• Age Group: 6-18
Triple Play: Healthy Habits (Mind): Guest speaking opportunities, talking about nutrition, hydration, etc.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Friday, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Commitment: Weekly, September - May
• Age Group: 6-18
Triple Play: Daily Challenge (Body): Assist staff with fitness activities, such as jumping jacks, sit-ups, and jogging games.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Friday, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Commitment: Weekly, September - May
• Age Group: 6-18
Contact: volunteer@bgcneo.org | Learn more: https://www.bgcneo.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Guest Speaker: Professionals/Local leaders conducting presentations on educational pathways to work in the athletic and health job fields. Good for coaches, health and medical field professionals, amateur and professional athletes, and local service providers.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Friday, 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Commitment: One-time, January - December
• Age Group: 6-18
Opening Track: Talent Show (School Year Kick-Off): Participants show off their talents, and volunteers help ensure the show runs smoothly. Set-up/clean-up, registration, food/drinks, photographer, decorations.
• Day(s) & Time: First week in August, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Commitment: One-time, August
• Age Group: 6-18
Opening Track: Talent Show (Holiday): Participants show off their talents, and volunteers help make sure the show run smoothly. Set-up/clean-up, registration, food/drinks, photographer, decorations.
• Day(s) & Time: First week in December, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Commitment: One-time, December
• Age Group: 6-18
Support our space.
Outdoor Beautification & Clean-Up: Supporting the safety and beauty of the outdoor space by weeding, picking up trash, trimming bushes, cutting small trees down, mulching, edging, etc.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Commitment: One-time, April - October
Indoor Cleaning: Supporting the cleanliness of our Clubs by mopping, washing windows, dusting, organizing rooms/closets, vacuuming, wiping chairs and tables, etc.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Commitment: One-time, January - December
Indoor Painting: Supporting the aesthetics of our Clubs by painting classrooms, offices, hallways, etc. Must supply paint and tools.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Commitment: One-time, January - December
Contact: volunteer@bgcneo.org | Learn more: https://www.bgcneo.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Sponsor & advocate for BGCNEO.
Community Ambassador: Attend partner and community events as a BGCNEO representative, providing information on our programs and services.
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Commitment: 1-3 hours as needed, January - December
Party Partners: Sponsor and volunteer at a holiday/seasonal party, such as Valentine’s Day, Birthday Bash, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, etc.!
• Day(s) & Time: Monday – Friday, 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Commitment: One-time, January - December
• Age Group: 6-18
Holiday Party Sponsor: Sponsor a Club’s end-of-year holiday party and volunteer during the party.
• Day(s) & Time: Mid-December, 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Commitment: One-time, December
• Age Group: 6-18
Special Events: Support BGCNEO events, including Race for Kids, through volunteering and/or sponsorships.
• Day(s) & Time: Usually the third Saturday in June, 6 a.m. – 10 a.m.
• Commitment: One-time, June
Board Representation: Build a lasting relationship with BGCNEO by nominating a leader for one of our four Regional Boards of Advisors. Regional Boards are available for Cuyahoga, Erie, Lorain, and Summit Counties. Membership includes quarterly meetings and participation in local BGCNEO volunteer and event opportunities. A financial contribution is also required.
• Day(s) & Time: Meetings dates and times vary by region.
• Commitment: Quarterly
Contact: volunteer@bgcneo.org | Learn more: https://www.bgcneo.org/get-involved/volunteer/