Volunteer Brochure

why Volunteer with us?

Be someone for someone. Your time and talents can make a big difference for our Club kids! Just two hours each week can make a real difference in a young person’s life. As a volunteer, it can make a real difference in your life, too.

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You will...

• Become a role model • Positively impact children & youth • Develop relationships • Meet new people • Strengthen our community • Gain life experience • Teach Club members a new

skill

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US: Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes 107 Lindsay St S, Lindsay, ON K9V 2M5 T: 705-324-4493 www.bgckl.com info@bgkl.com

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we have opportunities for all types of volunteers... the instructor

mentors

Are you passionate about a skill, trade or creative talent that you would love to share with our participants? Join us to inspire and encourage young minds and open them to new possibilities.

Come out, teach, mentor music, arts and crafts, gardening, computers, dance etc., the list is as long as your talents.

Lend us your time and brainpower during Raising the Grade and homework program to build relevant skills for children and youth.

program enhancement We are seeking volunteers who are interested in supporting Club programs and activities. You will work with Club staff to facilitate fun activities.

event support The Club/Foundation conducts events and fundraisers throughout the year.

Volunteers will work with the event team assisting with auctions, registrations, set up and take down. They will support Telephone Santa, Boots & Bling, Jeff Beukeboom Charity Golf Classic, the Dream Ball, and the Members Christmas Dinner. Check our website for other opportunities.

the sportster Our sports programs offer a wide variety of sports activities including basketball, soccer, volleyball, ball hockey and much more. We also offer specialized sports camps and leagues for children and youth. Join our team to assist our staff to mentor club members to learn new skills and have fun!

Placement/Co-op Students Working with the local high schools and colleges we offer hands on experience in a variety of different areas of education.

“WHATEVER YOUR PASSION IS, YOU CAN PRETTY MUCH DO IT HERE. I ONLY WISH THAT I HAD HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND WHEN I WAS YOUNG. IT IS AN AMAZING PLACE, SO COME AND HAVE A TOUR, AND SEE WHERE YOU CAN FIT IN DOING SOMETHING THAT CAN CHANGE THE COURSE OF A YOUTH’S LIFE AND YOUR OWN.” -G. MCDOUGALL, CLUB VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Appreciation Volunteers are an essential part of the Club’s team. We recognize volunteers regularly throughout the year, formally during National Volunteer week, at special recognition events and through our Volunteer of the Year Award for Adult and Youth.