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Volunteer

An hour a week, respect for children, and a desire to make a difference are the main requirements for volunteering at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Alachua County. We have many different opportunities at each of our locations. Volunteers are needed year-round for academic advancement, coaching team sports, weight training and conditioning, art instruction, teen activities, computer instruction, science research and fund raising events.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any good organization. At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Alachua County, we value your commitment to helping children. Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas at each Club: Academic, mentoring, the arts and athletics. Volunteers are also needed at various special events throughout the year. If you'd like to volunteer in any capacity, please call Laura Javidi at (352) 372-5342.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Alachua County welcomes individuals and groups of volunteers to help us inspire and enable our young people. Volunteers act as adult role models and can contribute on many levels. The gift of a volunteer’s time and talents is very much appreciated. At The Positive Place for Kids, their future is bright!

Volunteer Agreement

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Alachua County organization (BGCAC) agrees:

to provide a Volunteer Coordinator responsible for training and supervising volunteers.
to offer orientation sessions as well as on the job training.
to give volunteers an opportunity to meet regularly with volunteer coordinator.
to review volunteer performance on regular basis, keep an account of volunteer hours and to provide a letter of recommendation when requested.

The Volunteer agrees:

to complete and pass a background screening (cost $38)
to accept the guidance and decisions of the Volunteer Coordinator.
to carry out the duties promptly and reliably.
to use workspace and equipment only for work assigned and only at authorized times.
to maintain the dignity and integrity of the BGCAC with the public and honor confidential information.
to participate in volunteer orientation meeting at the BGCAC as necessary.
to give two weeks notification to the BGCAC of extended leave or resignation.
to understand the general function and roles of other staff, paid and volunteer, and to maintain a smooth working relationship with the BGCAC family.
to stay with the responsibilities and tasks assigned to the volunteer.

Together we can continue, Turning Good Kids Into Great Ones.