Volunteering can be a great way to build teamwork, foster relationships, and give back to your community! Throughout the year, we partner with corporate groups, schools, and nonprofits to accomplish projects that make an impact on our Club youth. Below is some more information about our corporate group volunteer program.
Date and Time
Most group volunteer opportunities are from October through mid-June, with a limited few in the summer. Projects take place on weekdays, with the exception of school holidays, and generally run from 9 AM to noon or 4PM to 5:30/6 PM. . Please note that we have a limited number of group volunteer opportunities each year; requests are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Group Size
We ask that groups plan to bring between 5 – 15 volunteers. Larger groups can be accommodated based on capacity.
Project
Projects are based on current needs and can vary based on the time of year. These primarily include Club beautification, light-duty gardening and mulching, painting, cleaning and organizing, and special events for kids. No experience is required!
If working with the kids, we ask that groups choose an interest area (gym, STEM, arts, etc.).
Registration
Groups may request a project and date by completing the Corporate Volunteer Group Interest Form. Our staff will follow up to confirm details and booking.
We offer a limited number of opportunities each school year and they tend to book up quickly. We do our best to accommodate as many groups as possible.
General Information
- Every volunteer group needs to have a designated Point of Contact/Team Captain who will communicate with the BGCMW and be on-site during the project.
- If you expect volunteers under the age of 18 at your project, please discuss this with us to decide if there are appropriate tasks for younger volunteers.
- Some of our projects occur outdoors and weather can be unpredictable.
- Volunteers are always required to wear closed-toed shoes and should dress appropriately for the weather and the project with clothes that can get dirty.
- All Volunteers will be required to complete a volunteer agreement.
- We want all volunteers to have fun, ask questions, and feel great about helping the community and supporting MetroWest youth!
Corporate Engagement Fee
We ask any corporate and for-profit volunteer groups, who do not currently support the Club in a financial capacity, for an engagement fee made in advance of their volunteer day. We are deeply grateful for the work of our volunteer groups and this fee helps cover the costs of planning and executing our volunteer events and supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest. For corporations who would like to bring up to 10 volunteers, the requested fee is a minimum of $500. For corporations that have 11 – 25 volunteers, the fee is a minimum of $1,000. This fee can be waived for organizations that provide a comparable level of financial support through other activities, such as sponsorships or agreed-upon in-kind donations. Please call us to discuss groups of 26 or more volunteers.
Often this type of contribution can be requested through your organization’s corporate communications office. If you need assistance in making this request, let us know!