Volunteer
Volunteer as Individual
Volunteering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County provides our youth with new experiences and skills as you serve as a role model to youth and positively impact our communities!
Individuals serve in various capacities based on Club needs, volunteer interest, and availability. For example, volunteers may support youth with homework, assist in program areas with the daily activity, coach, or help with administrative tasks, to list just a few.
All individuals interested in volunteering must be at least 18 years of age, and we ask that you commit to at least one hour per week for 12 weeks.
Individuals also must complete the online volunteer orientation, review the volunteer handbook, and complete an online application and the background check form.
Explore some of our current volunteer opportunities which are listed here, or complete the application by clicking the button. New volunteer opportunities arise frequently, so let us know your interest in the application.
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Special Event Volunteer
Participate in one of our various one-time special events. These events take place after-school at our club sites. If interested in supporting special events, contact Ashley at anwankwo@bgcmercer.org
Events Committee Member
Join the event committee and help plan different fundraisers taking place throughout the year, but particularly in spring. Solicit donations for the silent auction, sell tickets to the event, recruit sponsors, or help coordinate day of event logistics. Meetings will be held once a month. Send in your completed volunteer application to Ashley at anwankwo@bgcmercer.org
Young Professionals Group Member
Meet and network with other area young professionals. Expand your network and your resume through volunteerism and peer-to-peer learning. Meetings will take place 6 times per and the group will be asked to support various Club activities.
For more information send an email to Ashley at anwankwo@bgcmercer.org
Finance Committee Member
Join other professionals with experience in accounting, finance and/or financial investing to help the Club make decisions regarding the finance department. Meetings will take place six times per year, usually mornings before work. For more information or to send in your volunteer application, email Christine Porta-Heaton at cportaheaton@bgcmercer.org
Member of the Board of Trustees
Join our distinguished Trustees and make a commitment to support the Club financially on an annual basis as well as serve on various committees, attend events and support fundraising efforts. Meetings take place six times per year, generally mornings before work. For more information, contact David Anderson at danderson@bgcmercer.org
IT Support Team Member
Support various IT and technology projects at the Club locations. Projects will be scheduled around your availability and will be assigned based on your skill level. We are looking for members with expertise in hardware installation/repair, software installation, wireless network solutions, virus protection solutions, and ability to train staff to use equipment. For more information send an email to Christine Porta-Heaton at cportaheaton@bgcmercer.org
School Supply/Backpack Drive
Our kids need supplies to go back to learning, and we welcome donations year-round to support our students at school and at the Club after school. The best time to donate would be from June through August/September. A back-to-school supply drive helps our kids come prepared to learn and lessens the financial burden on families.
You can provide us with just supplies, backpacks, or stuff the backpacks with supplies for specific grade levels. The flyer (click here) describes the types of supplies needed for various grade levels. To inquire about setting up a School Supply drive, email Ashley Nwankwo at anwankwo@bgcmercer.org
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County, Centre Street
212 Centre Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
info@bgcmercer.org 609-392-3191
1040 Spruce Street, Lawrence, NJ 08648
info@bgcmercer.org 609-695-6060