Local Volunteer Opportunity

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BLOOMINGTON

VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION

WORKING  HOURS:  Minimum  of  two  consistent  two-hour  shifts  per  week  for  a  commitment  of 4/week.  Shifts available Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m.

VACATION/SICK DAYS:  2 per semester

HOLIDAYS:  Holidays and Break Days off

BREAKS:  15-minute break for every 4 hours worked

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

Volunteers  will  be  providing  our  members  with  a  positive  role  model  and  assisting  to  serving our  mission  “to  enable  all  young  people,  especially  those  who  need  us  most,  to  reach  their  full potential  as  productive  caring  and  responsible  citizens.”  Volunteers  will  be  mentoring  youth ages  6-12  years  old,  help  run  the  programs,  projects,  games  and  activities.  Their  focus  will  be  on providing  fun,  educational,  and  safe  environment  for  club  youth.  Volunteers  are  expected  to treat  the  position  as  they  would  a  job.

If  any  volunteer  has  experience  or  training  to  lead  special  programs,  the  Club  is  always interested  in  bringing  new  and  interesting  programming  to  our  students.  Examples  of  past volunteer-ran  programming:  Martial  Arts,  Knitting,  Juggling,  Drama  and  Jump  Rope  Club.  The sky's the limit!

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Exhibits professionalism.

2. Patience/understanding nature.

3. Ability to be flexible in fast changing environment.

4. Demonstrates strong communication skills.

5. Must  be  able  to  demonstrate  ability  to  work  with  people  from  diverse racial/cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds.

Please  contact  Tabitha Cassani,  Lincoln  Street  Program  Director,  at tcassani@bgcbloomington.org  or  call (812)287-7428  for  more  information.