Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of our organization, providing crucial support to our after-school programs and events. Whether you’re helping students with STEM projects, assisting with reading programs, or supporting our community events, your time and dedication are invaluable.
Explore our volunteer opportunities and be part of creating Great Futures for Austin’s kids!
Please Note: Once you fill out the Volunteer Application, you will be contacted by a member of our team within a week to begin the volunteer screening process. This process includes a background check, which BGC administers, and a character reference. Volunteers will also be asked to complete a brief training and sign our Partner Handbook.
Individual/Group Opportunities
Support Opportunity
Reading Support
STEM Coach
Description
Volunteers listen to Elementary-aged Club members read age appropriate leveled books and offer support with pronunciation and word recognition.
Volunteers support elementary and middle school-aged Club Members with STEM projects, offering guidance on coding, circuitry, engineering, and more. They serve as role models, promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.
Year round
Year round
Time Requirement
1h/week
1h/week
Location
All Elementary Clubs
All Elementary Clubs
Corporate Opportunities
Support Opportunity
Summer Takeover
Home Club Birthday Bash
Back-to-School Bash
Winter Fest
Description
Volunteer groups may take over a full day or a half day of programming during Summer. Groups would be required to plan fun and age appropriate activities and bring materials related for members to participate.
This event celebrates the 5 year anniversary of the Home Club and BGCAA's Health Fair, welcoming both members and the wider community. Volunteers will assist with event setup, delivery, and closeout, with tasks ranging from cleaning, activity monitoring, safety monitoring, and check-in assistance.
6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26*
4/27
Time Requirement
4/5 or 8/9 Hours
Location
Home Club* &
NYOS Lamar
Home Club