Do you have some free time on weekdays? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of our youth? Everyday hundreds of volunteers help staff Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) sites throughout the metropolitan area. Volunteers play a major role in the success of the organization and can be involved in a variety of capacities including coaching, tutoring, mentoring, helping in administrative areas, fundraising, among other roles. (Click here for a general listing.) What better way to support your community and meet new people with like-minded interests than volunteering with your local BGCGW site?!?

For current opportunities at the FBR, Manassas and Germantown Branches, please visit our Volunteer Link website. Please note that the site lists opportunities for these Clubs only! For opportunities with other Clubs, please call those sites directly for more information.

Take a look at the information below to see what you need to do to get involved!

VOLUNTEERS 18 years and older (ADULTS):
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a social security number
2. Must complete the Volunteer Application and Background Investigation Consent form in its entirety including social security number, date of birth, and required signature
3. Return with a copy of a photo ID
4. Meet with your Site Director/Volunteer Manager to review policies, practices, and your specific volunteer opportunity

VOLUNTEERS 17 years and younger (MINORS):
1. Must complete the Volunteer Application; however, minors are exempt from a background check
2. MUST obtain a parent/guardian signature on their application; MUST be at least 13 years old
3. Return with a copy of a photo ID
4. Meet with your Site Director/Volunteer Manager to review policies, practices, and your specific volunteer opportunity

GROUP VOLUNTEERS:
1. Must complete the Volunteer Group Application. Groups volunteering on a one-time basis will not need to have a background check conducted; however those volunteering for more than one week will need to complete individual volunteer applications, and background checks will need to be conducted
2. Meet with your Site Director/Volunteer Manager to review policies, practices, and your specific volunteer opportunity

COURT-ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE:
1. Must complete the Volunteer Application and Background Investigation Consent form in its entirety including social security number, date of birth, and required signature
2. Return with a copy of a photo ID
3. Return with a copy of ALL Court documents listing the offense, required number of hours and deadline to complete hours; PLEASE BE AWARE THAT APPLICANTS WITH SERIOUS OFFENSES WILL NEED TO BE APPROVED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT &/ HUMAN RESOURCES
4. Meet with your Site Director/Volunteer Manager to review policies, practices, and your specific volunteer opportunity

All completed and signed forms should be returned to the organization’s Volunteer Coordinator at BGCGW Headquarters at 4103 Benning Road NE (WDC 20019) or via email at eabraham@bgcgw.org.