Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley - Chico Ostrander ClubHouse

Chico Ostrander ClubHouse In the aftermath of the fires and pandemic, the importance and need for the Boys & Girls Clubs is undeniable. Every day we witness these challenges facing our youth: • Economic Strain: Families struggle to make ends meet. • Increased Social Issues: Youth face more social and emotional difficulties. • Learning Gaps & Absenteeism: Children are struggling in school. • Mental Health Concerns: More youth experience mental health issues. We have responded by enhancing our services and collaborating with community organizations, but the need continues to outpace our resources. Volunteer Opportunities: General Volunteer – Working in our Club Houses and Teen Centers with youth on a weekly basis. We are always looking for tutors, homework helpers, games room attendants and sport enthusiasts who can help to enrich the programs we run. Foster Grandparent Program – Through an ongoing partnership with Passages retired individuals may even qualify for a regular meal and a small stipend through regular volunteer duty. College Student Internships and Volunteering – Through Chico State and Butte College a variety of internship opportunities are available that meet department requirements and credit eligibility. Skill Based Volunteers – People with the skills, knowledge and abilities to support Club operations. These volunteers may support by being a board member, coach, referee, musical instructor, foreign language tutor, dance teacher, and yoga instructor etc. Youth Volunteers – We have various teenage volunteer positions through our Teen Center programs such as Leaders in Training (LIT), Counselors in Training (CIT), senior projects and community service assignments. Call your local Teen Center for more information. If you love interacting with children and you enjoy helping other people, we can provide the best volunteer opportunities for you. If you want to apply as a volunteer, please, go to page https://bgcnv.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/ Our website is https://bgcnv.org/, contact email is pescamilla@bgcnv.org, contact phone is 530-899-0335