Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Boys and Girls Club of Stamford offers an after school program that caters to every public school in Stamford, as well as some private schools. The youth in the Program range in age from 6 to 18 and are separated into groups according to age. They stay in these groups for all of their activities at the Club.

One of the main focuses at the Club is education. Children are expected to complete their homework before venturing on to any other activity. Our Learning Center is equipped with all the necessary materials to complete their homework successfully. If they get stuck or need assistance, there are always tutors present in the tutor room. The schedule at the Club calls for a rotation every 45 minutes; 1 hour is devoted to homework - 3:45 and 4:45. Children are free to get additional assistance in the Learning Center if needed.

Each group follows their daily schedule, which includes reading, art, computers, music, gym, and the big game room, where they participate in activities such as ping-pong, pool, and foosball. In each of these areas, there is an instructor who provides programs for the children in each group. Classes are structured similarly to the children's school day.

In addition, the Boys and Girls Club offers Saturday Academy. This Program offers small group instruction to students that are struggling in particular areas or children who are looking for additional enrichment. The areas of focus are reading, writing, and math. Individualized programs are created for each child based on what their needs are.

On Thursday evenings the Club stays open until 8:00 p.m. for teen night. This gives youth ages 13 - 18 a chance to come and have the Club to themselves. Teens can use the gym or computer lab or receive academic assistance with homework. On Friday evenings, middle school students, ages 11-13, have activities available to them until 8:00 p.m.

During the summer months, the Club has its Summer Fun Program, which is a full day camp. During the eight weeks of camp the children receive all of the programs that they do for after school. Field trips are taken weekly to places like Roller Magic and Lake Compounce.

The Club is always looking for volunteers in all of our programs. If you are interested in volunteering on a consistent basis, and feel that you can offer something to the children that are served here, please contact Mark Ferrer, Director of Operations, to set up an appointment. All volunteers must be interviewed and go through a background check.

After School Program Hours
Mon. - Fri. 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday (teen night) 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday (middle school night) 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday Academy
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Summer Fun Program
Mon. - Fri. - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

People interested in volunteering must have an interview with our Director of Operations and be able to volunteer "consistently." The time requirement is flexible; for example one hour a week or more, or once a month for two hours. We respect a volunteer's time and work with each one to accommodate his/her schedule.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Boys & Girls Club of Stamford

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Mark Ferrer, Operations Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

347 Stillwater Ave Stamford, CT 06902 (See a map)

Directions:

Going North- Take 95 north Get off Exit 6 (Harvard Road), at end of ramp go straight At next light go left on to West Avenue, stay on West Avenue to the end At Stop sign, go left onto Stillwater Avenue Club is about 1/4 on the right Going South- Take 95 south Get off Exit 6 (West Avenue), at end of ramp go right Stay on West Avenue to the end At Stop sign, go left onto Stillwater Avenue Club is about 1/4 on the right   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Metro North-Stamford,   Walk distance (in minutes): 25 min   Nearest Bus Stop: Broad St & Stillwater Ave, 5 min minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

4 Overall Experience   
I am really happy to help other people!

I did a lot of volunteering before i got here in the U.S.A. Now as a new highschool student,i would like to do some volunteer work. Back in my contry, Republic of MOldova, i was enrolled in many ecological and tutoring volunteer projects. Now i am also doing some tutoring in math with some stundets from STamford High School. I am looking forward to hear from you about any opportunities that you can offer! sincerely, Lucia posted by lucicutza on October 5, 2005

5 Overall Experience   
very emontional

I gain the knowldege to be very kind posted on March 15, 2005