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Volunteer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

Volunteering with Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County can provide you with new experiences, skills and connections within your community. Our volunteers provide direct impact to our mission by serving as a role model to the youth within our Clubs, administrative support, or by directly contributing to our mission through fundraising events. Our goal is to match your availability, skills, and interests with volunteer projects at a local Club in your community.

Thank you for considering a volunteer opportunity with Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County!

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Individual Volunteer

Individual volunteering gives you the chance to connect directly with Club members, share your skills, and make a personal impact on the lives of young people in our community.

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Group Volunteering

Group volunteering allows companies, schools, and community organizations to work together on team-building projects and beautification efforts that create lasting improvements in our Clubs.

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Individual Volunteer

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Individual volunteers bring their unique skills, passions, and energy to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Whether you can commit a few hours each week or assist at special events, your time makes a lasting difference in the lives of local youth.


Opportunities for Individuals

There are many ways to get involved as an individual, including:

  • Homework help and tutoring support

  • Assisting in program areas like Art, Games Room, or Computer Lab

  • Coaching or officiating seasonal sports

  • Helping serve meals or snacks

  • Club beautification projects such as painting, gardening, or organizing

  • Supporting special or holiday events

Why Volunteer?

  • Directly connect with Club members and staff.

  • Share your talents and passions to inspire and mentor young people.

  • Enjoy a flexible schedule that works for you.

  • Experience the joy of seeing your contributions in action.

Getting Started

Volunteers who work directly with Club members will need to complete a simple screening process to ensure a safe and supportive environment for youth. We’ll work with you to match your skills and interests with opportunities that fit you best.

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Group & Corporate Volunteering

Volunteering as a team is a powerful way to strengthen workplace culture, build camaraderie, and give back to the community together. Corporate and community groups play a key role in enhancing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, helping us keep our Clubs safe, welcoming, and inspiring for youth.


Team Building Projects

Your team can support hands-on projects that directly benefit Club members, such as:

  • Bike builds that get kids moving

  • Equipment repairs to keep programs running smoothly

  • STEM kit assembly for engaging, hands-on learning experiences

Note: In-kind or monetary contributions are recommended to help cover the cost of supplies.


Group Beautification Days

Bring your colleagues together for a day of service that transforms our Clubs inside and out:

Exterior Projects

  • Landscaping, planting, and mulching

  • Debris removal, trimming, and power washing

  • Parking lot refresh and painting touch-ups

Interior Projects

  • Organizing program areas and closets

  • Cleaning, disinfecting, and surface wiping

  • Assembling bulletin boards and painting touch-ups


Donation Drives

Many companies also host donation drives to provide essential resources for our Clubs. Popular drive categories include school supplies, sports equipment, art materials, toiletries, and more.


Get Your Team Involved

From hands-on projects to resource drives, there are many ways your organization can make a lasting impact. Together, we can ensure that every child who walks through our doors has a safe, supportive, and inspiring place to thrive.

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A one-time volunteer is an individual who possesses an interest in volunteering but wishes to engage for a single day or participate in special events that do not require direct contact with youth.

A one-time volunteer may be defined by the following:

  • Fundraising Special Event Volunteer: A volunteer who is scheduled to provide support for non-youth related activities at one of our fundraising events. These do not take place in a Club facility.

  • Club 1-time visit: Any individual who visits the Club with the intention of volunteering their time and effort and has been pre-approval to do so. Individuals who show up to the Club without prior knowledge will be asked to return at a scheduled activity time.

A regular in-Club volunteer is an individual who will make frequent visits to our Club facilities and work on tasks that benefit our Clubs and members. These opportunities vary by Club, but include assisting with administrative tasks, program facilitation, academic support, recreation activities, and/or athletics. All regular in-Club volunteers must complete our volunteer screening process which consists of a Level II background screening/fingerprints, urinalysis, and completion of our child abuse prevention training.

To ensure the safety and well-being of our Club members, all adult volunteers (18+) whose commitment will last more than one day must complete the screening process.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County do not accept volunteers who are under the age of 18 unless they are a registered member of a Club. Members who are 14 and older and would like to participate in volunteer service must contact their Club Director.

If you are a youth interested in volunteering and are not a current Club member, please select a local Club and register here: https://www.bgcbc.org/club-locations

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Past Volunteering Opportunities

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Our recent County- Wide Club Clean Up brought 100+ supporters to our Clubs across Broward County — it was a powerful moment of community, connection, and commitment to our youth.

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Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions

I am approved to volunteer! How do I register?

  1. Follow the link to login to the volunteer management system: https://bgcbc.volunteermatters.org/login
  2. Use your unique login and password created at registration.
  3. Once you are logged into the portal, on the left side of the screen, you will see project catalog – (please select).
  4. You will then be directed to the catalog screen to see available volunteer opportunities. Please look for the name of the specific club you are assigned to. 
  5. Once you select the Club, the dashboard will show all project details. Project details include volunteer roles, contact information, dress code, and available shifts.
  6. Scroll to the bottom where the roles are listed. Once you find a role that interests you, click volunteer to see the available shifts.
  7. Click “volunteer” to register for that shift.
  8. You will receive a confirmation email verifying your shift.
  9. Please bring a photo ID each day you are volunteering.

Do you accept court ordered hours?

BGCBC does not accept court appointed hours that are related to criminal offenses. Minor offenses such as a traffic ticket are at the discretion of the BGCBC HR Team.

Can youth/teens volunteer at the Club?

Volunteers must be 18 years or older; all youth volunteers 14+ are encouraged to become members of their local Club to receive hours.

How many days a week do I have to volunteer?

We ask that all regular in-Club volunteers make a minimum commitment of 6 months aiming to serve 1 hour per week or 5 hours per month.

For further information please contact:

Fundraising Special Event Volunteers:

Kirra Swiderski
Events Coordinator:
kswiderski@bgcbc.org

Corporate Volunteer Opportunities:

Alexa Luongo
Events & Development Manager:
aluongo@bgcbc.org

Cameron Warrick
Director of Development and
Corporate Relations:
cwarrick@bgcbc.org

In-Club Volunteer Opportunities:

Jessie Houston
Talent, Benefit & Culture Generalist
jhouston@bgcbc.org

Marsha Williams
Senior Director of Club Operations:
mwilliams@bgcbc.org

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Instructions to Register as a One-Time Volunteer:

To become a volunteer with us, go to: https://bgcbc.volunteermatters.org/login , click on  “Register Now”  & follow the instructions to complete the application. All  volunteer applications must be complete in order to be considered.

To Find Volunteer Opportunities, Once Approved:

Log into the volunteer portal with your new credentials & select “Project  Catalog”, located on the left side of the screen.

Once a  project is selected, you will be able to view all of the project details including available shifts, located at the bottom. Simply click on  the “Volunteer” button to register for the selected event. You will receive an  automated email confirming your participation.

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A one-time volunteer is an individual who possesses an interest in volunteering but wishes to engage for a single day or participate in special events that do not require direct contact with youth.

A one-time volunteer may be defined by the following:

  • Fundraising Special Event Volunteer: A volunteer who is scheduled to provide support for non-youth related activities at one of our fundraising events. These do not take place in a Club facility.

  • Club 1-time visit: Any individual who visits the Club with the intention of volunteering their time and effort and has been pre-approval to do so. Individuals who show up to the Club without prior knowledge will be asked to return at a scheduled activity time.

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1. Consent to Urinalysis

Once you have completed your online registration, you will be contacted by a member of the BGCBC Human Resources Department to complete this screening.

BGCBC does not accept drug screens from other agencies/employers. A random drug screening can be completed without notice

2. Consent Background Screening

If you wish to volunteer regularly, the process includes a Level 2 Background screening and fingerprint collection.

Upon completion of your online registration, you will be contacted by a member of the BGCBC Human Resources department to complete your screenings. Proof of identification and a social security card must be verified to complete the screening.

Individuals with any record of youth-related and/or sexual offenses are not permitted to volunteer with BGCBC.

BGCBC does not accept background screens from other agencies or employers.

3. Child Abuse Training

To ensure we are keeping our members and volunteers safe, we ask that you complete Redwood’s online child abuse prevention training. This course is required for volunteers who will be working within our Clubs and/or directly with youth.

If you will be volunteering more than 1 day within our Clubs, this training is required.

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Instructions to Register as a Regular In-Club Volunteer:

1. Follow the link to register for the volunteer management system: https://bgcbc.volunteermatters.org/login

2. Click “Register now”

3. You will be prompted to create your username and password.

4. After entering your information, the system will ask you if you are a one-time volunteer. Click “No”

5. The system will ask for general information to complete your volunteer profile.

6. If you know the Club site you would like to volunteer at, please select it from the drop-down menu when asked “primary site.” If you are unsure of the location you would like to volunteer, please select David & Kay Hughes administrative HQ and we can change your Club before volunteer placement. You can see a list of our Club sites here: https://www.bgcbc.org/club-locations

7. If you are a Club alumni, even if not from Broward County, please list this in your application process.

8. We ask that you provide two (2) references.

9. The system will ask you to electronically sign the following documents:

  • Social Networking Policy
  • Volunteer Release Form
  • Privacy Policy
  • Confidentiality Policy
  • No Contact Policy.

 

10. You will be prompted to upload a photo of a Driver’s License, ID, or passport.

11. All volunteers who will have regular contact with youth must complete our Child Abuse Prevention training. The system will ask you to hit “continue” to start this process. This will direct you to another tab. This training takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. If you wish to do this later, the system will ask you to complete this training each time you login to the portal. You cannot begin volunteering until this is completed.

12. Once you complete all components of the online registration, a member from our HR team will contact you to complete your Level II background/fingerprints and urinalysis.

13. Once these are approved, you will be contacted to begin your volunteer experience.

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