"A candle loses nothing of its light
when lighting another.”
Kahlil Gibran
Be a volunteer
Our volunteers’ time, energy, commitment and dedication is the lifeblood of our service. Every year Boys & Girls Clubs of Edmonton works with over thousands young people and their families, and this number is increasing. As a volunteer you can make a positive difference in the lives of the kids we help.
As a volunteer you will be able to inspire and motivate children, assisting them to reach their potential by being a friend, sharing experiences, and spending time together.
What can I do?
There are many ways you can volunteer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Edmonton. Your enthusiasm and goodwill combined with your skills, interests, expertise and even your hobbies can help children and teens at one of our clubs near you. Here is a list of just a few:
- Organize the Arts & Crafts Program
- Be a coach to young and eager athletes
- Help kids with homework
- Teach music or drama
- Be a swim supervisor
- Help with our special events
- Administration help
- Teen night leader
- Movie night leader
- Encourage self-esteem through the Girls Night Out Program
- General supervision
Click here to download our volunteer application form!
Screening Process
All responsible not-for-profit agencies that work with vulnerable populations - children and youth, require that volunteers undergo a thorough screening process*. This is done for the protection of our clients, our agency and our volunteers.
The process to become a volunteer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Edmonton includes:
- Completion of an application form
- A criminal records check
- A Child Welfare check
- An interview
* If you choose to help with one of our Special Events, you don’t have to undergo the screening process.
For more information on how to become a Boys & Girls Clubs of Edmonton volunteer, please contact:
Christianne Burgess, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 780-917-6661
Email: cburgess@bgce.ca