Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

This year, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities celebrates an extraordinary milestone – 100 years of transforming lives, strengthening communities, and empowering young people to thrive. 

For the Kids! provides an opportunity for us to come together as a community to support our BGCTC Club kids while making an investment that ensures we continue creating equitable opportunities for all young people.

VOLUNTEER ROLES:

REGISTRATION: 4:45pm-6:45pm - Greeting and checking in guests, handing out registration materials, and directing guests into the event space.

AUCTION CHECKOUT: 8:00-10:00pm - Organize auction items and game prizes for pick up by guests at the end of the night. Facilitate the check out of guests upon conclusion of the program by distributing items won and collecting payment if needed.

Helpful things to know for volunteers:

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift. Training will be provided for all roles. Snacks and water will be available throughout all shifts. A light dinner will be provided for those volunteering in the evening. Volunteers parking in The Depot parking lot/ramp will receive a parking voucher for complimentary parking.

Learn more about the event - For The Kids | Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities (boysandgirls.org)

 

We are always looking for individuals who are willing to donate their time to the Boys & Girls Clubs. Individuals can assist with programming in our three priority areas: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Activities include homework help, assistance and mentorship during academic programming, recreation, athletics, college and career readiness, and art. We also welcome individuals who have a special skill or talent that they would like share with our Club members. 

All volunteers must pass a background check.

Typically, there is a minimum commitment of 2 hours a week or 8 hours a month.  

Program hours during regular school days take place from 2:00-9:00pm; most need for volunteers is between 2:00-7:00pm. Program hours during any day that school is closed (i.e. summer break, spring break, winter break, etc.) take place from 8:00am-5:30pm. All programming occurs Monday-Friday.

There are various Club sites throughout the Twin Cities, including 5 Clubs in Minneapolis, 3 Clubs in Saint Paul, and 2 Clubs in Richfield, in addition to our residential camp (Voyageur Environmental Center) in Mound, MN.

Please submit your volunteer application here: https://boysandgirls.org/volunteer-application-2/

For more information, please contact Grace Bettendorf at gbettendorf@bgc-tc.org or 651-200-4102.

Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Voyageur Environmental Center, a year-round residential camp located in Mound, MN, provides vital access to nature and adventure for Twin Cities youth. Every spring and fall, we need volunteers to assist with pre- and post-season clean up including cabins, lodge, a commercial kitchen, various program areas, trail, garden and beach maintenance, firewood cutting/stacking and other facility improvement projects. We need volunteers aged 15-up (12-up with adult) to complete this project seasonally. During the summer, we need volunteer assistance with ongoing brush clearing around the cabins, weeding/trimming, and trail maintenance.

This is a great opportunity for team-building, a mission-oriented family/friend experience, or a group service project. Should your group choose, this can become an ongoing opportunity to support our work with Twin Cities youth!

For more information, please contact Grace Bettendorf at gbettendorf@bgc-tc.org or 651-200-4102.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities has several special events throughout the year where volunteer support is needed. If you are interested in volunteering for any of our upcoming events, please reach out to Grace Bettendorf at gbettendorf@bgc-tc.org or 651-200-4102.

2022 Events:

For the Kids Benefit - April 22nd 

We are always looking for groups who are willing to donate their time to the Boys & Girls Clubs. Your group could assist with programming in our three priority areas: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Activities include homework help, assistance and mentorship during academic programming, recreation, athletics, college and career readiness, and art. We also welcome groups who have a special skill or talent that they would like share with our Club members. Group volunteering can be youth-focused or project-focused (i.e. painting, clean up, etc.). Your group could also plan a special event for our youth, for example: Track and Field Day, Bingo Night, Game Tournament, etc.

Typically there is not a time commitment for group volunteers, however there is an option for your group to volunteer regularly if you are interested.

Program hours during regular school days take place from 2:00-9:00pm; most need for volunteers is between 2:00-7:00pm. Program hours during any day that school is closed (i.e. summer break, spring break, winter break, etc.) take place from 8:00am-5:30pm. All programming occurs Monday-Friday.

There are various Club sites throughout the Twin Cities, including 5 Clubs in Minneapolis, 3 Clubs in Saint Paul, and 2 Clubs in Richfield, in addition to our residential camp (Voyageur Environmental Center) in Mound, MN.

For more information, please contact Grace Bettendorf at gbettendorf@bgc-tc.org or 651-200-4102.