Committed Volunteering

Youth Service Support Volunteers at The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell 

Volunteers are there to support the structured and planned activities that are presented by Club staff each day by building positive relationships with Club members during program time and offering one-on-one or group support.

Volunteers can commit on a weekly or monthly basis - this is flexible! Volunteers may choose any day between Monday and Friday, with available time slots from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A minimum commitment of 2 hours per session is required, and you may select your preferred start time within this window.

Learn More About Youth Service Support!

Become an ESOL Tutor with the Allies for Immigrants Program

Allies for Immigrants is a program Boston Cares runs in partnership with English for New Bostonians. The program trains volunteers to tutor adults in Enlish or help them prepare for their citizenship exam. Allies for Immigrants addresses the dual reality that ESOL classes are a gateway to economic advancement, social engagement, and citizenship, and through both in-person and virtual classes featuring one-on-one and small group conversations, the program has become a critical resource for adult learners. Join Allies and be a part of a passionate network of volunteer tutors!

To get started as Allies for Immigrants tutor, you must...

• Be an active Boston Cares volunteer (you registered as a volunteer & attended a New Volunteer Orientation)

• Be least 18 years old

• Demontrate consistent attendance through your Boston Cares volunteer record

• Attend an Allies New Tutor Training

• Pick one site to serve at once a week for the forseeable future

Learn More about Allies for Immigrants!

Become a Volunteer Leader

Volunteer Leaders (VLs) are an integral part of the Boston Cares experience. The quantity and diversity of projects on our Calendar is possible with the support of staff at our nonprofit partners and our Volunteer Leaders. Serving as liasons between volunteers, our nonprift partners, and Boston Cares' staff, Volunteer Leaders ensure the projects they lead are a productive, fulfilling experience for everyone taking the time to serve.

Why should you become a Volunteer Leader (VL)?

• Early access to sign up for volunteer opportunites as our Calendar is updated quartly!

• Deeper connections with your fellow volunteers!

• Additional engagement with nonprofit partners and their daily operations!

• Build your resume through guiding volunteer opportunites, developing skills such as communication, public speaking, leadership, problem solving, and more!

To get started as Volunteer Leader, you must...

• Be an active Boston Cares volunteer

• Be least 18 years old

• Attend at least 3 projects listed on our Calendar (not including a New Volunteer Orientation)

• Demontrate consistent attendance through your Boston Cares volunteer record

• Attend a Volunteer Leader training

Learn More about Volunteer Leaders!