Volunteer Opportunities
Complete a Volunteer Application to get started
- Fill out the volunteer application and email it to fdesk@bgccorvallis.org
Lead Specialty Activity Groups (K–5)
- Lead small groups of students in an activity you know well
- Teach basic skills, rules, or strategies related to your activity
- Create a welcoming, engaging environment for students of all skill levels
- Encourage teamwork, creativity, and positive social interaction
Magic: The Gathering
Chess
Card Games
Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Kickball, etc.
Knitting/Crocheting
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)
Lego Robotics/Coding
Gardening
- Any other hobby, game, craft, or specialty interest you are excited to share
- Ability to explain rules and guide beginners
- Comfort mananging/engaging with small groups of K-5 students
- Patience and encouragement ot support varying skills levels
- Reliable attendance and timely communication
- Creativity and enthusiasm in leading fun, structured activities
- Ability to commit to volunteering 1 hour/week for a minimum of 4 weeks
Reading Buddies:
We are looking for volunteers that enjoy working with elementary youth in Kindergarten through 3rd grade to support reading skills. As a Reading Volunteer, you will support young learners in building their literacy skills, fostering a love for reading, and helping them build foundational reading skills using a phonics-based approach. Your role will involve reading aloud to small groups or one-on-one with students, assisting them with comprehension, and encouraging their reading development.
What we need from you:
- Engagement of school aged youth to fill a need in our programs or support an event.
- Provide your own paperwork for tracking hours if necessary for personal, outside needs.
Next steps:
- Sign up as a reading volunteer HERE, and contact our Education Program Manager, Lela Stringer, at lstringer@bgccorvallis.org with any questions.
Johnson Teen Center:
Tutor:
Help middle school and high school students understand and complete homework in many subjects. Science and math including, Algebra and Calculus, are in great need. Tutors need to be available at least one day a week for an hour.
Mentor – Los Hermanos:
Be a mentor to young men in our middle school program that promotes and teaches responsibility. Participants learn through sports, structured activities, group discussions and guest presentations. Volunteers would need to commit to one day a week for 10 weeks.
Mentor – SMART Girls:
Be a mentor to young women in our health, fitness, prevention education and self-esteem enhancement program for middle and high school youth. Participants learn through group discussions, health and fitness activities, field trips and guest presentations. Volunteers would need to commit to one day a week for 10 weeks.
Teen Center Late-Nights:
Enjoy an evening working with teens as a volunteer. Late-nights are offered three times a year. We open the Johnson Teen Center for teens to hang out in a safe, inclusive, supervised atmosphere. Late-nights are from 6-10pm. 2026-2027 dates TBD.
If you have questions about what it’s like volunteering in the Teen Center, contact our Teen Center Director, Paige Schubert, pschubert@bgccorvallis.org.
If you are in 9TH-12TH grade and would like to volunteer at the Club, contact our Teen Workforce Program Manager, Susie Colyar, scolyar@bgccorvallis.org, about how to get involved with our T3 high school program.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
10:00AM – 12:00PM / 1:00PM – 5:30PM
Phone: (541) 757-1909
Fax: (541) 757-7874
Address: 1112 NW Circle Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
