Boys and Girls Club looking for volunteers

The Boys and Girls Club can put the talents of any volunteer to good use.

People have an opportunity to work with the club’s kids as mentors, helping with their homework, playing and talking to them.

Volunteer football referees are also needed throughout October. While general football knowledge is helpful, training and a rulebook is provided to all volunteers.

Games last an hour and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. There is one game a night during the week and few games on Saturday.

But volunteers are also needed to prepare food, do clerical work, tidy up the club and transport students.

Shifts are flexible during open hours, and commitment lengths vary. Volunteers receive training and are supervised by staff.

Volunteers must be able to pass a background check, which we cover the cost of, and have a genuine desire to make a difference in the life of a member.

The Boys and Girls Club works to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The nonprofit works to make sure all club members graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

If you’re interested in volunteering, contact the Boys and Club for more information at 761-1330 or amy.bravlizk@bgc-cc.org

Information about this and other volunteer opportunities is available at United Way of Cascade County’s website, www.volunteergreatfalls.org.

Between the website and managing the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, United Way is now where all agencies that need volunteers can go and people of all ages who are interested in volunteering can look for opportunities.

Volunteers of all ages can search volunteer opportunities on the www.volunteergreatfalls.org website by their interests and availability and they can also call 727-3400 to learn about opportunities and organizations that need help.

Cascade County nonprofits are encouraged to register and post their volunteer opportunities on the site, whether they are a one-time event or an ongoing opportunity.