Opportunities From: MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning

The volunteer will assist youth at the Boys & Girls Club of Lansing with Homework. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of two hours per week for at least 6weeks. Opportunities are available M-F. We request that the volunteer commit to the same day each week. Hours are 3 pm-5 pm (September-May).  This opportunity does require a volunteer application with the Boys & Girls Club, Reference Check, Federal and State background Check, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention on -line training, and a brief orientation. 

Volunteer to assist youth in the games room during the hours of 3 pm - 8 pm, shifts are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Volunteers to assist youth to have fun, be respectful of others, and learn game rules as needed. Shift length minimum 2 hours a week for 6 weeks. Longer shifts and commitments available.

Volunteers are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the Club. 

Note: Boys & Girls Club requires you to complete their volunteer application, background check, references, training module, and review of policies and procedures before you can volunteer. Information on completing these steps can be found here: BGC Volunteer Application.  (Hover over the first picture for the application link)

This process can take up to 2 Weeks!

Volunteers needed to provide assist to program staff in the Teen Zone area. Activities include computer- based activities, homework assistance, and fitness related activities. The Jackson Teen Zone provides tutoring and educational space for the 1,500 at-risk teenagers who visit the center to prepare for college. At the center, members can take part in a multitude of programs that include character and leadership, financial literacy, and career development.

Volunteers must provide their own transportation to the Club. 

Note: Boys & Girls Club requires you to complete their volunteer application, background check, references, training module, and review of policies and procedures before you can volunteer. Information on completing these steps can be found here: BGC Volunteer Application.  (Hover over the first picture for the application link)

This process can take up to 2 Weeks!

The activities/gym volunteer will assist Program Staff with supervision of gym related activities including sports and open gym activities. The volunteer will assist youth to maintain a spirit of respect and teamwork while assisting them to achieve goals in sports and/or fitness. The volunteer may choose day(s) of week to volunteer. Volunteer must provide their own transportation to the Club.

Note: Boys & Girls Club requires you to complete their volunteer application, background check, references, training module, and review of policies and procedures before you can volunteer. Information on completing these steps can be found here: BGC Volunteer Application.  (Hover over the first picture for the application link)

This process can take up to 2 Weeks!

The volunteer will assist youth at the Boys & Girls Club of Lansing with Homework. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one hour per week for at least 6 weeks. Opportunities are available M-F. We request that the volunteer commit to the same day each week. Hours are 3:30pm-4:30 pm (September-May). 

This opportunity does require a volunteer application with the Boys & Girls Club, Reference Check, Federal and State background Check, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention on -line training, and a brief orientation. Volunteers must provide their own transportation to and from the Club.