Corporate Partner Engagements
Below is a list of opportunities from September-December shared by Clubs that explain how your group or company can make an an even greater impact through volunteer engagements. Please refer to the FAQ’s on the previous page for additional information. If you looking for opportunities to get involved with Clubs from September-December, those opportunities will become available to view in mid-late August.
As a reminder, BGCC graciously requests that A Club For Life partners donate programmatic costs for each engagement.
Non-ACFL partners are invited to make a significant impact by donating programmatic costs for each engagement, along with a mutually agreed-upon contribution to support the Club's transformative efforts within the community. These programmatic costs include program supplies and essential background check expenses ($100 per volunteer) that ensure the safety and integrity of our volunteer engagements.
Follow the step-by-step instructions below to navigate the page:
1. Review the opportunities listed below.
2. Click each opportunity to learn more details about an engagement.
3. If you are interested in a potential date/opportunity, complete the interest form at the bottom of the page
4. A BGCC team member will follow up within 48 business hours.
Engagement Opportunities | September - December 2024
SEPTEMBER 2024
OCTOBER 2024
NOVEMBER 2024
Description: Torch Club is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's small group character and leadership program for youth ages 11-13. In Torch Club, participants develop and strengthen their 21st-century leadership skills, giving them a firm foundation of good character and integrity. The McCartin Club's Torch Club leaders will be planning and presenting Chicago History topics to fellow Club members and seeks partners to join the group on select weeks to enhance their presentations and activities.
Number of Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Select weekdays in November and December
Time: TBD, tentatively afternoon between 3:30-5:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $500--$750 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: McCartin Club, 3400 S. Emerald Avenue Chicago, IL 60616
Description: I Am A Reader is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's Early Literacy Program that works with elementary age youth throughout the year providing Club members with the foundational reading skills they need to become successful learners in a fun and engaging manner. Volunteers would take part in the reading activity accompanied by a fun hands-on craft reinforcing the lesson and content shared in the story. The Club plans to read a Dia De Los Muertos themed book followed by a craft activity for the youth. It is strongly preferred if the volunteers are identify as Latinx and/or are Spanish speaking.
Number of Volunteers: 2-3 Volunteers
Date(s): Friday, November 1
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: Linda and Bill Gantz Club, 2915 N Leavitt St, Chicago IL, 60618
Description: The CC's Little Village Club located in the heart of the Little Village community hosts an annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at the Club. This celebration remembers and pays homage to loved ones who have passed. The Club hosts a variety of activities from themed crafts, cooking, games and activities that volunteers can support with.
Number of Volunteers: 10-15 Volunteers
Date(s): Friday, November 1
Time: 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $500--$1,000 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: CC's Little Village Club, 2801 S. Ridgeway Avenue Chicago, IL 60623
Description: To celebrate Thanksgiving, the Pedersen-McCormick Club is seeking volunteers to help decorate several areas of the Club to make it a more fun and festive environment for the Club members.
Number of Volunteers: 10-15 Volunteers
Date(s): Mutually agreed upon date between Wed, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 8
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $500--$1,500 to allow the Club to purchase new decorations and materials for the Club.
Club Location: Pedersen-McCormick Club, 4835 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60640
Description: BGCC's Arts programs are designed to foster creativity in young people, and give them outlets for self-expression. These small group sessions involve the use of visual elements like colors shapes and textures to make artwork that can be seen and touched. The Club exposes members to these elements and supports them along their journey of exploring drawing, painting, sculpture and pastels to create pictures or objects that tell stories about joyful events, experience or connections. Volunteers would work alongside Club members and supporting the staff with facilitating the afternoon lesson. The Club members will be building towards creating art that would be showcased at the Club's Kwanza Celebration in December or potentially be submitted to the National Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Arts Contest.
Number of Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Thursday, November 7
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the CC's Little Village Club is seeking support to help decorate the Club for Thanksgiving to make it a fun and festive environment for the upcoming holiday.
Number of Volunteers: 10-15 Volunteers
Date(s): Weekdays in the morning or early afternoon on Nov 6 or 6 or week of Nov 11-15.
Time: 10AM-1PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $1,000-$1,500 to buy decoration materials for the engagement.
Club Location: CC's Little Village Club, 2801 S. Ridgeway Avenue Chicago, IL 60623
Description: I Am A Reader is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's Early Literacy Program that works with elementary age youth throughout the year providing Club members with the foundational reading skills they need to become successful learners in a fun and engaging manner. Volunteers would take part in the reading activity accompanied by a fun hands-on craft reinforcing the lesson and content shared in the story. The Club plans to read a Veteran's Day themed book followed by an accompanying activity to support the book with the youth.
Number of Volunteers: 2-3 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, November 11
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: Park Manor Club, Park Manor Elementary at 7037 S. Rhodes Avenue Chicago, IL 60637
Description: I Am A Reader is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's Early Literacy Program that works with elementary age youth throughout the year providing Club members with the foundational reading skills they need to become successful learners in a fun and engaging manner. Volunteers would take part in the reading activity accompanied by a fun hands-on craft reinforcing the lesson and content shared in the story. The Club plans to read a Veteran's Day themed book followed by an accompanying activity to support the book with the youth.
Number of Volunteers: 2-3 Volunteers
Date(s): Tuesday, November 12
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: Bright Club, Orville T Bright School at 10740 S Calhoun Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Description: On a select Monday or Wednesday night between 10/14-11/15 the True Value Club is seeking a partner to provide volunteers that can help create a special family night during the Club's Fall soccer league. The Club is looking to create a special night to celebrate the Club families as over 100 youth and parents/guardians visit the Club on Soccer League nights. With the support of a parnter, we can create a photobooth w/ a fun backdrop and have volunteers serve food to Club families. Club families will not only enjoy a great night of soccer, but a fun family night enjoying food and take fun photos!
Number of Volunteers: 10-15 Volunteers
Date(s): On a mutually agreed upon Mon/Wed between Oct 14-Nov 15
Time: Tentatively a 2-3 Hour block between 5PM-8PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $1,000--$1,500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to to help support the food, photobooth, and other soccer event related materials.
Club Location: True Value Club, 2950 W. 25th Street Chicago, IL 60623
Description: The McCartin Club in the Bridgeport neighborhood plans to offer a "Friendsgiving" to the Club members this fall and is searching for a partner to enhance the experience by helping serve the food, supply and create decorations and potentially facilitate additional activities during the meal with Club members
Number of Volunteers: 10-15 Volunteers
Date(s): Mutually agreed upon date the week of November 18-22
Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM (Meal is from 5-6PM)
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $1,000--$1500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: McCartin Club, 3400 S. Emerald Avenue Chicago, IL 60616
Description: Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's Spoken Word Program works with middle and high school age youth throughout the year amplifying their voice, exploring their identity and developing self-awareness, communication skills, and self-confidence. Volunteers would work alongside the young people building to serve as a mentor to help build their confidence to deliver a speech for an MLK Oratorical Contest.
Number of Volunteers: 2-3 Volunteers
Date(s): TBD Depending on Youth Availability
Time: Likely for 1 hour between 4-6 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street and/or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Club, 2950 W Washington Blvd
Description: BGCC's Arts programs are designed to foster creativity in young people, and give them outlets for self-expression. These small group sessions involve the use of visual elements like colors shapes and textures to make artwork that can be seen and touched. The Club exposes members to these elements and supports them along their journey of exploring drawing, painting, sculpture and pastels to create pictures or objects that tell stories about joyful events, experience or connections. Volunteers would work alongside Club members and supporting the staff with facilitating the afternoon lesson. The Club members will be building towards creating art that would be showcased at the Club's Kwanza Celebration in December or potentially be submitted to the National Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Arts Contest.
Number of Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Thursday, November 21
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: The True Value Club has a strong teen population and each year they host an annual Teen Thanksgiving Potluck. Volunteers can help set up for an annual/holiday Teen Thanksgiving Potluck! Volunteers can help set up tables, decor and then help serve food and engage the youth and potentially facilitate a fun game of Loteria for prizes following the dinner.
Number of Volunteers: 5-10 Volunteers
Date(s): Mutually Agreed Upon Date, either Friday, Nov 22 or Mon, Nov 25
Time: Tentative Times include:
Friday, Nov 22: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday, Nov 25: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $1,000--$1,500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, games, prizes and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: True Value Club, 2950 W. 25th Street Chicago, IL 60623
Description: BGCC's Flag Football program includes several Clubs and the Tournament is the capstone moment of the League where a BGCC Club champion will be crowned. Volunteers will help operate scoreboards and support with food distribution.
Number of Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, November 4
Time: 10AM-4PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: Off-Site at Pullman Community Center located at 10355 S. Woodlawn Avenue Chicago, IL 60628
DECEMBER 2024
Description: The True Value Club's Holiday Dance Recital is a special event enjoyed by over 200 parents, youth, and other family members! The Club is seeking a partner's support to decorate the auditorium to fit the theme of the Dance Recital during this wonderful holiday season. Volunteers will be able to divide into small groups to focus on different sections of the auditorium to add color, lights, and lots of great decor/props. This will stay up for the entire holiday season so the community can enjoy.
Number of Volunteers: 10-15 Volunteers
Date(s): Early December, before Wednesday, Dec 11
Time: Time can vary, within the window of 9AM-3PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $1,500 - $2,000 with funds used to obtain decor/lights and more props/material to be used for the dance recital
Club Location: True Value Club, 2950 W. 25th Street Chicago, IL 60623
Description: Torch Club is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's small group character and leadership program for youth ages 11-13. In Torch Club, participants develop and strengthen their 21st-century leadership skills, giving them a firm foundation of good character and integrity. The McCartin Club's Torch Club leaders will be planning and presenting Chicago History topics to fellow Club members and seeks partners to join the group on select weeks to enhance their presentations and activities.
Number of Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Select weekdays in November and December
Time: TBD, tentatively afternoon between 3:30-5:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $500--$750 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: McCartin Club, 3400 S. Emerald Avenue Chicago, IL 60616
Description: In anticipation of the holiday season, the McCartin Club is seeking a partner and volunteers to offer support providing supplies and funds for the Club to create ornaments with the help of volunteers inspired by a field trip of 40-50 youth to the Museum of Science and Industry's Christmas Around the World exhibit.
Number of Volunteers: 5-8 Volunteers. There is not an expectations for volunteers to attend the MSI trip.
Date(s): Mutually agreed upon date in early December
Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $1,000-$1,500 to purchase tickets for nearly 40-50 youth and staff, the bus to the MSI and supplies for the ornament creation back at the Club.
Club Location: McCartin Club, 3400 S. Emerald Avenue 60616
Description: In advance of the major December holidays, the CC's Little Village Club is seeking support to help decorate the Club to make it a fun and festive environment for the upcoming holiday.
Number of Volunteers: 10-15 Volunteers
Date(s): Weekdays in the morning or early afternoon the week of Dec 2-6.
Time: 10AM-1PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $1,000-$1,500 to purchase decoration materials for the engagement.
Club Location: CC's Little Village Club, 2801 S. Ridgeway Avenue Chicago, IL 60623
Description: I Am A Reader is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's Early Literacy Program that works with elementary age youth throughout the year providing Club members with the foundational reading skills they need to become successful learners in a fun and engaging manner. Volunteers would take part in the reading activity accompanied by a fun hands-on craft reinforcing the lesson and content shared in the story. The Club is seeking partners who can provide their own Santa Costume and facilitate the reading of holiday themed books. Additional volunteers can help serve hot coco, cookies and facilitate holiday fun!
Number of Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Mid-December, Potentially on weekdays Monday, December 9 - Friday, December 20 depending on availability
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: Able to Pop Up at Multiple Clubs
Description: I Am A Reader is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's Early Literacy Program that works with elementary age youth throughout the year providing Club members with the foundational reading skills they need to become successful learners in a fun and engaging manner. Volunteers would take part in the reading activity accompanied by a fun hands-on craft reinforcing the lesson and content shared in the story. The Club is seeking partners who can provide their own Santa Costume and facilitate the reading of holiday themed books. Additional volunteers can help serve hot coco, cookies and facilitate holiday fun!
Number of Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Mid-December, Potentially on weekdays Monday, December 9 - Friday, December 20 depending on availability
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($100 per volunteer) to buy food, snacks and program materials for the engagement.
Club Location: Able to Pop Up at Multiple Clubs
Description: To celebrate the joyful holiday season, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Club is seeking a partner to enhance their holiday celebration who has the capacity to sponsor a meal to Clubs members, feeding over 100 youth, and to support with the gift distribution and holiday crafts and games.
Number of Volunteers: 0 Volunteers. The Club is seeking a partner to sponsor this experience for the Club.
Date(s): Wednesday, December 18
Time: After-School Hours
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $$2,000-$3,500 to purchase food, activity supplies, gifts and other materials for the engagement.
Club Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Club, 2950 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60612
Description: To celebrate the joyful holiday season, the CC's Little Village Club is seeking a partner and volunteers to enhance their holiday celebration with a partner who has the capacity to serve a meal to Clubs members, feeding over 100 youth, and to support with the gift distribution
Number of Volunteers: 10-15 Volunteers
Date(s): Thursday, December 19
Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $1,000-$1,500 to purchase food, activity supplies and other materials for the engagement.
Club Location: CC's Little Village Club, 2801 S. Ridgeway Avenue Chicago, IL 60623
Description: To celebrate the joyful holiday season, the Pedersen-McCormick Club is seeking a partner and volunteers to enhance their holiday celebration with a partner who has the capacity to serve a meal to Clubs members, feeding over 100 youth, and to support with the gift distribution and holiday crafts and games.
Number of Volunteers: 10-15 Volunteers
Date(s): Thursday, December 19
Time: 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $1,250-$2,000 to purchase food, activity supplies and other materials for the engagement
Club Location: Pedersen-McCormick Club, 4835 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60640
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