| | | | | | VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES | Download Volunteer Application | | | | | | ABOUT THE CLUB
The West Valley Boys & Girls Club is a private, non-profit youth agency with a primary mission of service to girls and boys, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances. The Club offers daily programs promoting the health, social, educational, vocational and character development of youth ages 6 through 17. The Club makes a positive impact on young lives by building self-esteem and encouraging the development of values and skills during critical periods of childhood growth. This is accomplished through Club programs and in relationships between young people and caring, capable staff and volunteers who serve as teachers, leaders and caring friends. | |
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Core programs provide diverse activities that meet the interests of all youth. Core programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers and family members that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential. Based on the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs and interests of girls and boys, and recognizing developmental principles, the Club offers program activities in five areas: character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation. All programs are based on a youth development strategy that recognizes the need for each child to develop a sense of belonging, usefulness, influence and competence.
| | | | | |  | Character and Leadership Development empowers youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process, and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.
| | | | | |  | Education and Career Developmentnables youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations, and embrace technology to achieve success in a career. | | | | | |  | Health and Life Skills develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well being, set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults. | | | | | |  | The Arts enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of visual arts, crafts, performing arts, and creative writing.
| | | | | |  | Sports, Fitness and Recreation develops fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment, and social skills. | | | | | | | | | | | | VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS
Staff and volunteers are expected to provide a positive environment for our members so that they will want to stay and participate. You will be asked to take part in various areas of the Club where you will work closely with the staff in that area. The most common areas that you will be working in are: Power Hour (homework assistance), outdoor recreation, game room supervision, special games and indoor recreation, arts and crafts and cleaning and maintenance of the Club. If you have a special talent that you would like to teach, you may discuss running a special program with the Program Director. Volunteering at the Club is fun and it’s important that your focus is working with the members. Often times, there may not be anything structured for you to do, so you will need to take initiative to work directly with the kids by playing a game, either one on one or with a small group. | | | | | | | |  | | | CHECK IN/OUT AND TIMESHEETS
Upon arrival you need to sign in on your timesheet in the volunteer Book, located in the front area. Check in with the Program Director or Program Coordinator and you will be directed to the area where help is needed most. If you are assigned a specific program and/or area, you may report to the staff in that area directly. | |
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A schedule is not required, however, we prefer to know when you will be coming in to help. If you are running a specific program, a schedule is mandatory and we ask that you call the Club if you cannot come in at your scheduled time. | |
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Please wear clothing that is appropriate for your duties and provides protection against job hazards. Attire, hair and make up should be in good taste and clothing should be comfortable. Please do not wear clothing that is too tight, too short, or that has vulgar or inappropriate content. You must also wear a volunteer apron during your shift, located in the Administrative Office. Please return at the end of your shift. | |
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