Volunteers will support the Club’s Fitness Clinic, a fun and interactive event for youth participating in Passport to Manhood and Smart Girls programs. Volunteers will assist Club staff with leading activities, encouraging participation, and supporting workouts, games, and team challenges that promote healthy living, confidence, and positive habits. By helping create an energetic and welcoming environment, volunteers will show Club members that fitness can be fun, motivating, and part of everyday life.
Corporate Partner Engagements
Below is a list of opportunities from January-May 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 ($50 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 | January - May
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Description: We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to lend a hand during a Valentine's Day art activity to help guide youth and support their creation of Valentine's for their friends and family! Volunteers will make this activity more engaging and your financial support will help provide quality art supplies.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, Feb 9
Time: 4:30 PM volunteer arrival, Program start time is 5:00 PM, end time is 5:45 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Join the Club’s Financial Literacy program with about 20-25 teens, serving as volunteers to support the activity facilitated by the Club staff member.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Friday, Feb 13
Time: Volunteer Arrival, 2:00 PM, Session from 2:30-3:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: Linda and Bill Gantz Club, 2915 N Leavitt St. Chicago, IL 60618
Description: Support the BGCC Basketball tournament by serving as scorekeepers and serving lunch.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-4 volunteers per shift
Date(s): Saturday, Feb 21
Time: 1st Shift: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2nd Shift: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $100--$250 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: Rusu-McCartin Club, 4411 W Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60651
Description: Celebrate our Club members as they arrive at the Club by cheering on their arrival, making them feel welcome and providing them with a goodie bag provided by the partner. After the Welcome Wagon concludes, volunteers will join Club arts programming.
Suggested Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, Feb 23
Time: Preparation for the Welcome Wagon will begin at 3:00 PM, cheering Club members into the Club until 4:00 PM. Arts programming begins at 5:00 PM, ends at 5:45 PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Volunteers will assist with setting up for the Club showcase, helping prepare the space for an evening where Club members will dance and present projects they’ve been working on throughout January and February .Volunteers will help serve food, set up gym and decorations.
Suggested Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Thursday, Feb 26
Time: 5PM Volunteer Arrival, Program Starts at 6PM, ends around 7:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
MARCH
Description: Volunteers will help create a welcoming, confidence-boosting experience for Club members by supporting a self-care activity made possible through our partner’s donation. Together, volunteers will assist youth with activities such as nail care, eye masks, and access to hygiene essentials including deodorant spray, body spray, and lotions. To help create a comfortable and supportive environment, women volunteers are preferred.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, March 2
Time: Volunteer arrival, 4:00 PM, session from 4:30-5:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: Linda and Bill Gantz Club, 2915 N Leavitt St. Chicago, IL 60618
Description:
Suggested Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Friday, March 6
Time: Volunteer Arrival, 4PM, Activity from 4:30-6:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: Rusu-McCartin Club, 4411 W. Chicago Ave 60651
Description: BGCC youth will compete in a soccer tournament held in partnership with the NWSL’s Chicago Stars FC. Volunteers will help facilitate a positive, well-organized experience by supporting tournament logistics and cheering on Club members throughout the day.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-5
Date(s): Saturday, March 7
Time: TBD
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250-$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Location: TBD
Description: Join the Club’s Financial Literacy program alongside 20–30 ninth and tenth graders. Volunteers will support interactive activities facilitated by Club staff, helping create a positive and engaging learning environment for youth.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, March 9
Time: Volunteer arrival at 3:30 PM, session starts at 4PM, ends at 5PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Join the Post-Secondary fair and share details with Club and community members about internships, scholarships, details and next steps on how to enter a certain field or industry.
Suggested Volunteers: 2-3 Volunteers
Date(s): Thursday, March 12
Time: Set Up, 2:00 PM, Fair Ends at 7PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: N/A
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Celebrate our Club members as they arrive at the Club by cheering on their arrival, making them feel welcome and providing them with a goodie bag provided by the partner. After the Welcome Wagon concludes, volunteers will join Club arts programming. After the welcome activities, volunteers will join Club arts programming and support a Pi Day celebration featuring hands-on math activities and a friendly Pi memorization challenge, where youth compete to recall the most digits of Pi.
Suggested Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Friday, March 13
Time: Preparation for the Welcome Wagon will begin at 2:15 PM, cheering Club members into the Club until 3:15 PM. Club rotation ends at 4:30 PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Club, 2950 W. Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Join the Club’s Financial Literacy program with about 20-25 teens, serving as volunteers to support the activity facilitated by the Club staff member.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Friday, March 20
Time: Volunteer Arrival, 2:00 PM, Session from 2:30-3:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: Linda and Bill Gantz Club, 2915 N Leavitt St. Chicago, IL 60618
Description: During the week, help prepare the Club members for the Spelling Bee.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Week of March 16-20, mutually agreed upon date.
Time: Practice would be held during after school hours between 3:30-6 PM for 1 hour.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: This is a capstone event for the SMART Girls program which is a small group health, fitness and education program primarily serving girls ages 8-14, designed to enhance self-esteem and promote healthy lifestyles. The event is similar to a “conference” with sessions in the morning, lunch, followed by a variety of sessions in the afternoon.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Thursday, March 24
Time: Volunteer Arrival at 9:30 AM, Summit begins at 10:00 AM, finished by 3:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: Pedersen-McCormick Club, 4835 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60640
Description: During multiple days throughout Spring Break, the Jordan Club will host youth tournaments featuring basketball and Gamesroom competitions, including ping pong, pool, and foosball. Volunteers are needed each day to support tournament activities by providing Gamesroom oversight and assisting with basketball scorekeeping or refereeing.
Suggested Volunteers: 2-3 Volunteers
Date(s): Week of March 23-36
Time: TBD, mid-day, within 10AM-3PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: During the week of Spring Break and in the weeks leading up to it, help prepare the Club members for the Spelling Bee and help facilitate the Spelling Bee the day of the Competition.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Week of March 23-26
Time: Practice would be held between 10AM-3PM for 1 hour. Competition date would be mutually agreed upon with partner.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Volunteers will support a basketball and cheer event for youth ages 5–7, helping ensure a fun, organized, and positive experience for our youngest Club members. Responsibilities include assisting with lunch service, supporting event flow, and serving as scorekeepers during basketball games. Volunteers will work alongside Club staff to create an encouraging and energetic environment for participants and their families.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-4 Volunteers
Date(s): Thursday, March 26
Time: Volunteer Arrival, 10:30 AM, Start Time, 11:00 AM, Event finished around 1:00 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: McCartin Club, 3400 S. Emerald Ave Chicago, IL 60616
Description: Celebrate our Club members as they arrive at the Club by cheering on their arrival, making them feel welcome and providing them with a goodie bag provided by the partner. After the Welcome Wagon concludes, volunteers will join Club arts programming.
Suggested Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, March 30
Time: Preparation for the Welcome Wagon will begin at 3:00 PM, cheering Club members into the Club until 4:00 PM. Arts programming begins at 5:00 PM, ends at 5:45 PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
APRIL
Description: Join the Club’s Financial Literacy program alongside 20–30 ninth and tenth graders. Volunteers will support interactive activities facilitated by Club staff, helping create a positive and engaging learning environment for youth.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, April 6
Time: Volunteer arrival at 3:30 PM, session starts at 4PM, ends at 5PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Join the Club’s Financial Literacy program with about 20-25 teens, serving as volunteers to support the activity facilitated by the Club staff member.
Suggested Volunteers: 3-5 Volunteers
Date(s): Friday, April 10
Time: Volunteer Arrival, 2:00 PM, Session from 2:30-3:30 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: Linda and Bill Gantz Club, 2915 N Leavitt St. Chicago, IL 60618
Description: Celebrate our Club members as they arrive at the Club by cheering on their arrival, making them feel welcome and providing them with a goodie bag provided by the partner. After the Welcome Wagon concludes, volunteers will join Club arts programming.
Suggested Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Friday, April 10
Time: Preparation for the Welcome Wagon will begin at 2:15 PM, cheering Club members into the Club until 3:15 PM. Club rotation ends at 4:30 PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Club, 2950 W. Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Celebrate Earth Day alongside Club members by helping decorate flower pots and assisting youth as they plant flowers. Volunteers will support hands-on activities, encourage creativity, and help create a fun, engaging experience.
Suggested Volunteers: 4-6 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, April 20
Time: Volunteer Arrival and Set Up 4:15 PM, Activity Start 5:00 PM, end time 5:45 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Celebrate Earth Day alongside the Club members by helping the social media club create fun and creative Earth Day content. Volunteers will support members prep, record, and edit short videos for all to share.
Suggested Volunteers: 4-6 Volunteers
Date(s): Friday, April 22
Time: Volunteer Arrival and Set Up 4:15 PM, Activity Start 5:00 PM, end time 5:45 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: True Value Club, 2950 W. 25th Street Chicago, IL 60623
Description: Celebrate our Club members as they arrive at the Club by cheering on their arrival, making them feel welcome and providing them with a goodie bag provided by the partner. After the Welcome Wagon concludes, volunteers will join Club arts programming.
Suggested Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, April 27
Time: Preparation for the Welcome Wagon will begin at 3:00 PM, cheering Club members into the Club until 4:00 PM. Arts programming begins at 5:00 PM, ends at 5:45 PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Spend an afternoon helping a fun and friendly robotics and drone competition with club members! In small groups, volunteers and youth work together to create the obstacles and environment that they will compete in. Trophies, smiles, and fun food sounds like a great afternoon full of impact. No experience is necessary.
Suggested Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Tuesday, April 28
Time: Volunteer Arrival and Set Up 4:15 PM, Activity Start 5:00 PM, end time 5:45 PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: True Value Club, 2950 W. 25th Street Chicago, IL 60623
MAY
Description: Prepare for Mother’s Day by helping our Club members prepare a gift to celebrate mom or the mother figure in their life!
Suggested Volunteers: 4-6 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, May 4
Time: Volunteer Arrival and Set Up 4:15 PM, Activity Start 5:00 PM, end time 5:45 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Prepare for Mother’s Day by helping our Club members prepare a gift to celebrate mom or the mother figure in their life!
Suggested Volunteers: 4-6 Volunteers
Date(s): Flexible Scheduling between May 1-8
Time: Volunteer Arrival and Set Up 4:15 PM, Activity Start 5:00 PM, end time 5:45 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: True Value Club, 2950 W. 25th Street Chicago, IL 60623
Description: Celebrate our Club members as they arrive at the Club by cheering on their arrival, making them feel welcome and providing them with a goodie bag provided by the partner. After the Welcome Wagon concludes, volunteers will join Club arts programming.
Suggested Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Friday, May 8
Time: Preparation for the Welcome Wagon will begin at 2:15 PM, cheering Club members into the Club until 3:15 PM. Club rotation ends at 4:30 PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Club, 2950 W. Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60612
Description: Spend an afternoon snacking on finger food while painting on canvas (ok, maybe we'll use forks)! Canvas, paint, and snacks w/ great company- what can be better! In small groups, following video offering step-by-step paint instruction, paint, snack, and connect with Chicago's next generation of leaders.
Suggested Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Wednesday, May 20
Time: Volunteer Arrival and Set Up 4:15 PM, Activity Start 5:00 PM, end time 5:45 PM
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: True Value Club, 2950 W. 25th Street Chicago, IL 60623
Description: Celebrate our Club members as they arrive at the Club by cheering on their arrival, making them feel welcome and providing them with a goodie bag provided by the partner. After the Welcome Wagon concludes, volunteers will join Club arts programming.
Suggested Volunteers: 5-7 Volunteers
Date(s): Monday, May 18
Time: Preparation for the Welcome Wagon will begin at 3:00 PM, cheering Club members into the Club until 4:00 PM. Arts programming begins at 5:00 PM, ends at 5:45 PM.
Requested Programmatic Donation: Between $250--$500 in addition to background check costs ($50 per volunteer)
Club Location: James R. Jordan Club, 2102 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60612
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