Become a BGCMA Volunteer
Help ignite the unlimited potential of our kids and teens!
We love our volunteers! Without their time, talent, and passion, our work wouldn’t be possible. As a volunteer, there are many ways that you can get involved including
- On-site engagement
- Advocacy
- In-kind donations
Get Started
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Sign up now to begin the process of becoming an approved BGCMA volunteer. Orientation runs every other Thursday evening at 5:00 pm via Zoom. Please note that you will only be invited to attend orientation once your full process has been reviewed and vetted by the Community Engagement Manager. We invite you to complete your VolunteerHub profile, background check screening and Mandated Reporters training course in advance of being accepted to volunteer at our Clubs.
Please contact Tyler Reid, Community Engagement Manager, at tylerreid@bgcma.org if you have any questions.
To become an Individual Volunteer you must complete the following:
- Step 1: Registration of a VolunteerHub profile
- Step 2: National Criminal Background Check (processing fee required)
- Step 3: Mandated Reporters Training: Critical Links protecting children in Georgia (upload certificate to VolunteerHub profile)
- Step 4: Attend a scheduled Volunteer Orientation (every other Thursday evening, 5:00 pm via Zoom)
*Volunteers must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma*
*BGCMA does not accept any court-ordered community service*
**Clubs only operate Monday through Friday. No volunteer opportunities are available when Clubs are closed**
Your first step is to create and complete your VolunteerHub profile
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
for Individuals
Individual Volunteers
Individual volunteers serve as support staff, lending a hand to help facilitate after school programs and activities that enrich the lives of our Club members.
Holiday Meal Drive
Work with youth ages 6 – 18 to help them with their homework, build healthy study habits, and give them the skills they need to succeed in school! Focus areas are math, language arts, and science. Volunteers serve a minimum of two hours per week Monday through Thursday between the hours of 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
Games Room or Gym Assistant
Help out in our games room and promote team-building, social skills, and overall FUN! Engage with youth ages 6 – 12 in small group activities such as foosball, pool, and indoor relays. Volunteers serve a minimum of two hours per week Monday through Friday beginning at 4:00pm.
Intramural Sports Coach
Coach youth ages 6 – 18 in structured team sports such as flag football, basketball, and soccer, while teaching the fundamentals of teamwork and sportsmanship. Volunteers serve two to four hours per week Monday through Friday between the hours of 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
Club “Super Hero” Program Assistant
Wear many hats as a Club “Super Hero”, while providing valuable assistance to staff. From greeting club members and assisting at the front desk, to helping organize/setup programming activities, each day will bring a new adventure as no two days will be the same. Volunteers should be flexible and serve a minimum of four hours per week Monday through Friday between the hours of 3:00pm – 7:00pm.
College Work Study
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta offers college work study opportunities for students who attend fully-accredited colleges and universities. Work study students are considered volunteers, but must also be approved through our Human Resources department to meet certain federal requirements. To find out more about work study requirements, contact our Human Resources department.
One-Day Volunteer and In-kind
Opportunities for Groups
Group Volunteering
Volunteer groups make a huge difference at our Clubs! When you stack hands to help our kids, we are able to offer them a more supportive and engaging environment. We are also able to enhance the programs we provide. Check out all the ways you and your team can get started today!
Summer Cook Out/Field Day
Sponsor a field day or cookout for our kids with games, relays, face painting, and cool treats. Your volunteer group must provide all food items, beverages, paper products, and cooking/grilling utensils. Field day events can take place between 10am-2pm during the summer and cookouts can take place from 12pm-4pm.
Back-to-School Book Bag and Supply Drive
Donate new school book bags and stuff them with much-needed supplies! Your generous donations will be presented to our kids during a regularly scheduled Club assembly. Donations should be delivered to Club in June or July between the hours of 11am – 4pm. Here is a School-Supply General Wishlist.
College & Career Bound Care Package Drive
Donate school supplies and dorm room items for Club members preparing for their freshman year in college. Care packages should be presented to teens during the College Bound kick-off activities in May. Here is a College & Career Bound Care Package Wishlist.
Holiday Meal Drive
Help kick off the holiday season by providing a Holiday meal for our members (approximately 10-75 families). Event should take place the 2nd week in November or December during Club hours. A suggested menu can be provided. Meals will be boxed and be served to families using the mobile pantry method. Volunteers welcome to come to the Club and pass out food.
Christmas Party
Host a Club holiday party with games, arts & crafts, and fun treats for approximately 100 – 300 youth. Party should be held the 2nd or 3rd week in December during regular programming hours 4:00pm – 6:00pm. A suggested list of activities and treats can be provided.
Adopt-a-Club Christmas Toy Drive
Adopt a Club and help spread holiday cheer by donating new, unwrapped toys to children (approximately 100 – 150) between the ages of 6 – 18. Toys should be delivered the 2nd or 3rd week in December during regular programming hours. A list can be provided and/or an Amazon Wish List can be created.
Adopt-a-Club Christmas Gift Card Drive
Adopt a Club and help spread holiday cheer by donating gift cards for teens (quantity of 40 – 100). Gift cards should be delivered to BGCMA headquarters by the 1st week in December. Suggested amount is $15 per card.
Gardening/Landscaping
Help make our Clubs welcoming for our kids! Participate in beautification projects including mulching, weeding, and planting. Volunteer group must provide gardening/landscaping tools and supplies. Project should be scheduled on a weekday between the hours 1:00pm – 5:00pm.
A list of needed supplies can be provided.
Get Started
Corporate Groups: To be considered for one-day volunteer and in-kind engagements, please contact Tyler Reid at tylerreid@bgcma.org if you have a group that would like to volunteer.
Civic & Community Groups: To be considered for one-day volunteer and in-kind engagements, please contact Tyler Reid at tylerreid@bgcma.org if you have a group that would like to volunteer.
You must reach out within 60 days in advance of your desired volunteer date. All group volunteers must sign a one-day Liability Waiver.
While we make our best attempt to match groups with the right opportunities, our first priority is to ensure your proposed activity does not conflict with Club programming. We may not be able to accommodate large groups and specific timing due to Club capacity.
Extended Volunteer Opportunities
for Corporate Groups
Corporate Volunteering
Interested in committing to a long-term project with our Clubs?
Your corporate group can partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to perform extended volunteer engagement activities focused on one of three programming areas:
- STEM
- Career Readiness
- Literacy
- Health & Wellness
.
Get Started
An extended group volunteer project provides a valuable marketing opportunity to your organization, as well as a chance to encourage team-building with your staff. This type of partnership requires a financial commitment as well.
- Volunteer commitment is 8 – 10 weeks/1 hour per week.
- Volunteer orientation/training will be provided.
- Program curriculum will be provided with structured fun activities.
- Volunteers must pass a National Criminal Background Check.
To find out more about corporate-sponsored volunteer engagement, please click here.
Thank You
for Your Support
We can’t do this without you. On behalf of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, we thank you for your generous and on-going support!
Success Stories
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