
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue utilizes more than 1,500 volunteers each year to support local youth. Make a difference in the life of a child by sharing your time and talents with deserving Club members. Check out our volunteer opportunities below to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of Bellevue's youth.
Volunteer Opportunities
HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS: Leaders in Training Program
Leaders in Training is a great opportunity to fulfill service hours required for graduation, gain professional experience for future employment and have fun engaging with youth! By participating in this program teens will also have the opportunity to practice various job readiness and leadership skills.
There will be mandatory training held once a week at 5:30 pm at BGCB's Downtown Club (209 100th Ave NE, 98004). Volunteers are required to attend one training session prior to starting the program.
AGES: teens entering grades 10-12
Registration opens in March!
VOLUNTEER COACH
Register here to become a volunteer athletic coach. Please email BGCB's Athletics Department >> with any questions.
COMPANY/GROUP VOLUNTEERS
Club Maintenance Project
One-time opportunity (1.5-3 hrs). We are looking for a group of volunteers to come out for a day of service at one of our Clubs. Projects would include: outside maintenance, cleaning windows and interior surfaces, cleaning our Club vans, organizing program supplies, etc. Please email Jillian for available dates.
Learn more about how your company can get involved >>
ONGOING CLUB VOLUNTEER OPENINGS
Newport Heights Elementary Club
Academic Support Volunteer
Mon, Tu, Th, Fri: 3:30-4:30 pm, Wed: 1:15-2:15 pm
Assist youth with homework and reading assignments. Help students stay focused during Power Hour and assist staff with supervision.
Phantom Lake Elementary Club
Sports Recreation Volunteer
Mon, Tu, Th, Fri: 3:00-4:00 pm
Assist staff with recess supervision. Play recess games, sports with youth. Model and teach good sportsmanship and teamwork skills to youth.
Eastside Terrace Club
Elementary Program Volunteer
Mon, Tu, Th, Fri: 3:15-5:30 pm, Wed: 1:30-5:00 pm
Assist staff with snack, art and sports rotations, and homework help for youth grades K-5. Spanish speaking volunteers are encouraged to apply!
Downtown Club
Early Drop in and Snack Volunteer
Mon, Tu, Th, Fri: 2:45-3:45 pm, Wed: 12:30-1:30 pm
Assist with set up and snack, welcome members, help with supervision, play games with youth.
Sports and Games Volunteer
Tue, Fri: 5:00-6:00pm
Assist staff with supervision in gym, help with set up and clean up, playing games with youth and encouraging good sportsmanship.
Kindergarten/1st Grade Group Assistant
Mon, Tu, Th, Fri: 3:45-5:00pm, Wed: 3:30-4:30pm
Assist staff during homework and reading hour for our youngest group. Read with members, pass out materials and assist with supervision.
Teen Centers
Must be 21 years old or older to volunteer at the Teen Center
Academic Support Volunteer
Mon-Fri: 4:00-6:00 pm at the Lake Hills Teen Center (Teen Center East)
Assist middle and high school students with homework, standardized test prep, college apps, and essays. Familiarity with middle to high school level math, science, and English necessary. Prior tutoring or teaching experience preferred.
Mid-Winter Break Camp
Downtown Club, South Bellevue CC, Eastside Terrace, Hidden Village, Spiritwood Manor
Tuesday 2/18- Friday 2/21: shifts available from 7:30am-1:00pm and 1:00pm-6:30pm
As an assistant to our staff volunteers will help with general supervision, set up, clean up, transitions, and programming for elementary youth.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Download Volunteer Application Here>>
To become a BGCB volunteer, please send a completed volunteer application and background check form to:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
209 100th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Please allow up to two weeks for your application to be processed. We do not accept drop-in volunteers.