There are many ways to get involved with Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club. A contribution of your time and experience is a wonderful way to make a difference.

Volunteer requirements: Background checks are a legal requirement for all volunteers to ensure our member safety. In addition, volunteers are invited to attend a Club orientation where you’ll learn about Club history, philosophy, and opportunities to become involved so that you can make the biggest impact.

Volunteer opportunities available:

Afterschool Games Room and Gym Activities
Billiards, foosball, ping pong, board games, basketball, soccer, active games, playground Adults are often needed to teach sportsmanship and skills to youth in our games rooms and gymnasiums. Having additional adults in the games room means that our members are surrounded with positive role models. One-on-one interaction between youth and adults is an essential building block for healthy development of youth.

Teen Nights

Basketball, computers, dance, supervision, concessions, games room
Teen Night events are for middle and high school youth in our communities. Adults are needed to build relationships with teens and interact with them in this safe, fun, and age-appropriate environment. Volunteers must be outgoing and interested in building relationships with teens.

Education Center and Computers

Homework assistance, tutoring, storytelling, word processing, Web design, Internet surfing, tech support, supervision, programming
Academic success is key to a child’s future success. Each day kids come to our Club from school looking for help with their homework. Adults are needed to provide assistance through tutoring, storytelling, word processing, etc. Since today’s families are so busy, it is difficult for parents to take time in the evenings to help their child with homework.

Coaching

Flag football, tackle football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, martial arts, wrestling, track, dodgeball
Adults are needed to provide encouragement, teach skills, model sportsmanship and teamwork, and serve as positive role models to youth in our athletic program. One-on-one interaction between youth and adults is an essential building block for healthy development.

Advisors

Torch Club (12–14 years), Keystone Club (14–18 years), SMART Moves, SMART Girls
Youth who understand citizenship will take part in their communities throughout their lives. Volunteers are needed to advise Boys & Girls Club members in the ways of good citizenship, teaching the skills of democracy, planning events, working in a team, and helping others. Volunteers for the above programs must be over 21, and must make a one-year commitment to the group they facilitate. Time commitment is beyond four hours per month.

Special Skills

Cooking, art, dance, magic, outdoors, environmental education, biking
Each of us has a special passion. Whether it’s kites, cupcakes, model airplanes, or anything else—one-time demonstrations or weekly classes—you choose the topic and the format! Don't be shy…your hobby might be just what some child needs to keep him or her going when the things get tough.

Maintenance

Construction, painting, cleaning, grounds keeping, landscaping, van repair
Our Clubs are each used by hundreds of kids daily, and our equipment and facilities get extreme use by active kids. If you have a skill or an interest in this area, your help can save the Club dollars better spent on providing activities for youth, and you can help create an environment where members feel comfortable and at home.

Fundraising

Special events, board member
Volunteers in this area of work on special events and fundraising for the Clubs.