Get Involved
Be the Spark. Ignite a Child’s Potential.
How You Can Join The Movement
Academic Success & Enrichment
Our educational support model is based off of both Project Learn, a philosophy of creating opportunities for “high yield learning activities, which include leisure reading, writing activities, discussions with knowledgeable adults, helping others, homework help, tutoring and games that develop people’s cognitive skills”.
Leadership & Service
Having the firm belief that Boys and Girls Club of Wooster is truly a community-enhanced and supported organization, children’s exposure to various community members and their wide breadth of knowledge is something the Club strives to attain.
Health & Wellness
Seeing sport and fitness as a key component to the health of a child, Boys and Girls Club of Wooster offers recreation time to all members, led by an enthusiastic member of our team. In addition to participating in exciting and challenging physical activities, many of the activities played during this time are designed to teach teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Empower the Next Generation; Volunteer with Us!
Why Volunteer at Boys & Girls Club of Wooster?
Every child deserves a champion. At BGCW, volunteers fuel dreams, inspire confidence, and open doors to a brighter tomorrow. Whether you tutor, teach, coach, or simply show up—you make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Ready to Get Started?
Here’s some ideas:
- Fitness Classes: Do you love kickboxing? Yoga? Walking? Help us get our Club members moving!
- Food Service Aide: Hand out the meal and/or snack for the day. This has limited hours; 2pm2:45pm and 3:45pm-4:30pm.
- Life Skills Volunteer: Select an “everyday skill” to teach our older Club members! These skills are more hands on and can range from simple cooking skills to basic car maintenance to how to open a checking account.
- Program Volunteer: Facilitate an activity or program for our Club members. Bring your own materials, or discuss with us ahead of time! We love teaching our Club members something new.
- Therapy Animal: We see so much value in therapy animals and would love to welcome more into our facility.
- Tutor: Help Club members with their daily homework or other classroom assignments.
- Van Driver: Do you love giving back to the community, but you aren’t so sure about working directly with our youth? That’s okay! We are in need of volunteers to drive our 15 passenger Ford Transit van. A clear driving record and proof of safe driving is required.
FAQ
Who:
Our after school program serves youth in Kindergarten thru 7 grade. Our summer camp is open to those who have completed Kindergarten thru 7 grade.
Frequency:
We prefer to have volunteers on a recurring, consistent basis. If this does not work with your schedule, we are happy to work with you to find a one-time opportunity to volunteer with us.
School Year Club Hours:
Our after school program is open Monday-Friday when school is in session. Volunteers are welcome between 2:00pm-6:00pm.
Summer Camp Club Hours:
Our summer camp is 8 weeks long, typically in June and July. We will work with you to identify appropriate hours to volunteer.
Requirements:
A clear background check is required of all volunteers. We also complete reference checks for anyone who is interested in volunteering with BGCW. At this time, we cannot accommodate court ordered community service.
