Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of our organization, providing crucial support to our after-school programs and events. Whether you’re helping students with STEM projects, assisting with reading programs, or supporting our community events, your time and dedication are invaluable.

Explore our volunteer opportunities and be part of creating Great Futures for Austin’s kids!

Please Note: Once you fill out the Volunteer Application, you will be contacted by a member of our team within a week to begin the volunteer screening process. This process includes a background check, which BGC administers, and a character reference. Volunteers will also be asked to complete a brief training and sign our Partner Handbook.

Individual/Group Opportunities

Support Opportunity

Reading Support

STEM Coach

Description

Volunteers listen to Elementary-aged Club members read age appropriate leveled books and offer support with pronunciation and word recognition.

Volunteers support elementary and middle school-aged Club Members with STEM projects, offering guidance on coding, circuitry, engineering, and more. They serve as role models, promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.

Date

Year round

Year round

Time Requirement

1h/week

1h/week

Location

All Elementary Clubs

All Elementary Clubs

Corporate Opportunities

Support Opportunity

Summer Takeover

Home Club Birthday Bash

Back-to-School Bash

Winter Fest

Description

Volunteer groups may take over a full day or a half day of programming during Summer. Groups would be required to plan fun and age appropriate activities and bring materials related for members to participate.

This event celebrates the 5 year anniversary of the Home Club and BGCAA's Health Fair, welcoming both members and the wider community. Volunteers will assist with event setup, delivery, and closeout, with tasks ranging from cleaning, activity monitoring, safety monitoring, and check-in assistance.

This community-wide event promotes BGCAA's afterschool program and offers families school supplies and educational resources. Volunteers will assist with event setup, delivery, and closeout, with tasks ranging from cleaning, activity monitoring, safety monitoring, and food support.
This event offers winter resources exclusively to Club Members and connecting families with other service providers. Volunteers will assist with event setup, delivery, and closeout, with tasks ranging from cleaning, activity monitoring, safety monitoring, and food support.
Date

6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26*

4/27

8/3
12/7

Time Requirement

4/5 or 8/9 Hours

4/5 or 8/9 Hours

4/5 Hours
4/5 Hours

Location

Home Club* &
NYOS Lamar

Home Club

Home Club
Home Club