We build character and promote values for over 700 boys and girls K-8th grades through organized sports. As coaches, volunteers help mentor and teach the children of the Friars Club. The Friars children all come from varied socio-economic backgrounds and are coached in life skills and the fundamentals of their chosen sport.

Coaches volunteer on a weekly basis to train athletes in a particular sport. Coaches develop the skills of our athletes and prepare them to compete in major events. The time commitment for a coach is two hours per week for eight to 10 weeks at a time. What is required of a coach can vary…

Our Neighbors Empowered Program provides on-site child supervision in our Children’s Playroom once a week for 2.5 hours during a group workshop. Parents of all children enrolled remain on-site during the workshop, while their children are supervised nearby. The Children’s Playroom is staffed by no less than two volunteers at all times. Volunteers supervising children…

Jill began volunteering at ProKids as a CASA Volunteer in 2010 because, she said, “I could no longer look away.” “I knew that we had a challenge in our community and I’ve been privileged to serve nine different children since I began as a CASA Volunteer,” Jill says. “I do it because I can give…

Each year our mentoring program grows and we need more volunteers to act as mentors. Mentors meet with students in small groups of 1- 3 students, for one hour each week. Currently, our program meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings – so mentors have a choice of which evening works for them. Mentors have in-depth…

Are you interested in helping children and youth, but need some flexibility? Become a group mentor! This program offers exceptional flexibility. As part of a team of mentors, you share the responsibility of meeting with a group of students after school on a regular basis. A CYC mentor is a positive adult advocate in the life…

After-School Program Volunteers help take our dynamic program to the next level! You start your day by greeting the excited, chattering students arriving from school. After reminding a few of them to check in and get put their bags in their cubbies, you sit down to play a round of Uno with a few children.…

Volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Our hundreds of dedicated volunteers help us provide emergency shelter, meals and other assistance to homeless families for about one-third the cost of traditional shelters. Family Promise keeps families together and provides them with a safe, supportive and home-like environment. But our volunteers do so much more.…

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The kids at Boys and Girls Clubs always look forward to visits from our Homework Helpers! When you are a Homework Helper, you walk through the Blue Doors of BGCGC and are greeted by the front desk attendant. After signing in to the front desk you will be taken to the room with the age…