Are you seeking a meaningful volunteer experience where you can help enrich the lives of children and youth? Volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club of Durham is great opportunity to give back to community, expand your social and professional network, gain leadership experience, and enhance your skill set.
Volunteers are the backbone of the great work we do at Boys and Girls Club. We rely on the efforts of volunteers and staff to ensure that children and youth have access to the best programs and services. Boys and Girls Club of Durham has a variety of exciting volunteer opportunities, including assisting in the After-School Program, aquatics programs, special events, fundraising, and becoming a committee member.
If helping children and youth overcome obstacles and reach their potential sounds like a rewarding experience for you please complete our volunteer application form and submit it to volunteer@bgcdurham.com.
For more information, contact Tracy at: 905-728-5121 x257 or volunteer@bgcdurham.com
We are currently looking for volunteers in the following areas
After-School Program Volunteers
Board Director
Resource Development Committee Members
Swim with a Buddy Volunteers
Swimming Lesson Volunteers
Please scroll down for more information about each opportunity
The After-School Program Volunteer will assist with set up, preparing healthy snacks, playing games, helping children with homework, playing sports, and clean up. The After-School Program runs Monday through Friday for 3 hours a day beginning at last bell (varies by location) and supports children 4-13 years of age. Boys and Girls Club of Durham operates at 21 locations in Durham Region.
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old, provide 2 references (not family), be able to commit to a set schedule, and volunteer at least one day a week.
Please apply to tfarrsullivan@bgcdurham.com by submitting this form.
Strategic Plan, Vision and Mission
Financial and Risk Management
Fund Development
Human Resources and Governance
Community Relations
Meeting Attendance
The ideal candidate should possess some or all of the following:
The Boys and Girls Club of Durham is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the attention of Kathleen Hutton, Executive Director at khutton@bgcdurham.com.
Boys and Girls Club of Durham is looking for energetic volunteers to join our newly created Resource Development Committee. Contact Tracy at: 905-728-5121 x257 or volunteer@bgcdurham.com.
Do you have a close affiliation/community presence in the Region of Durham? Do you live here and/or work here? Join our community and make a difference right where you work and play! The Resource Development Committee’s responsibility is to enhance the capacity of the Boys and Girls Club of Durham to achieve its mandate, by creating new and innovative ways for the community to become sustainable donors.
Qualifications/Skills:
1. Experience/knowledge in Fundraising
2. Experience/knowledge in Individual Giving/Planned Giving
3. Experience/knowledge in Marketing and Media relations
4. Experience/knowledge in Sales
5. Experience/knowledge in Event Management
6. Excellent verbal and written communications
7. Strong Interpersonal/Relationship building skills
Swim with a Buddy Volunteers will swim with children in the shallow end during fun swim. The program runs Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-5pm and supports children 6-13 years of age at our Eastview location - 433 Eulalie Ave, Oshawa
Volunteers must be at least 13 years old, provide 2 references (not family), be able to swim, be able to commit to a set schedule, and volunteer at least one day a week.
Please apply to tfarrsullivan@bgcdurham.com by submitting this form.
Swimming Lesson Volunteers will assist the Swimming Instructor during lessons. The program runs Monday to Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings at our Eastview location - 433 Eulalie Ave, Oshawa, and supports children 6-13 years of age.
Volunteers must be at least 13 years old, have their Bronze Cross or Medallion, intend to become an Instructor or Lifeguard, provide 2 references (not family), be able to commit to a set schedule, and volunteer at least one day a week.
Please apply to tfarrsullivan@bgcdurham.com by submitting this form.
Reports To: Youth Justice Services Director/Volunteer Coordinator
Location: Oshawa/Durham Region
Time: Weeknight Hours
The Youth Justice Committee is a youth diversion program established under the Youth Criminal Justice Act as an alternative to the formal court system to handle low risk offences committed by young persons between their 12 and 18th birthdays in the Durham Region. Volunteers will meet with young people alleged to have committed a low risk offence and possibly the person(s) harmed, to discuss what happened and how the young person is going to make amends. Due to current social distancing requirements, meetings with youth will be conducted via zoom until such time that in-person meetings are permitted.
Please contact Jared Brown at jbrown@bgcdurham.com or (289) 404-3259 for more information.
To apply, please submit a resume to Jared Brown (email listed above). All interviews will be conducted via Zoom.