Collaboration

For more than 50 years Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, with the help of our collaborators, has created an after-school hours movement and community that promotes the development and learning of thousands of participants. We provide safe spaces from Mayagüez to Vieques and programs that provide the tools to develop full potential of all participants. 

Thanks to the support of our collaborators and volunteers, thousands of boys, girls, youths, and their families are received in our clubs by professionals who help them transform their lives and build a great future. 

Discover how your talents and knowledge will make a difference in our country-transforming movement. 

Volunteering

Volunteering is the base of community service. It is nourished on direct participation and offers lifetime benefits to all parties. It strengthens communities and provides better opportunities for growth and development for a better country. 

Who can volunteer in our organization? 

  1. Private organizations
  2. Individuals
  3. Students and/or schools
  4. Retired
  5. Others

Our volunteer program offers logistical and operational support and seeks to diversify the opportunities available to strengthen the impact of the organization. It works under the concepts, methods and processes contained in the Puerto Rico Volunteer Law. 

Process to apply for our Volunteer Program

Follow these steps for your volunteer opportunity with us: 

  1. Fill out the Volunteer Application here 
  2. Call the Volunteer Leader for a phone interview 
  3. Coordinate a visit to your preferred club with the Club Director  
  4. Complete the Liability Release and Service Agreement 
  5. If you wish to donate materials such as: books, school and sports materials, food, etc., please write to info@bgcpr.org 

For more details or any questions send an email to programadevoluntariado@bgcpr.org or call 787-728-4040.  

Voluntario Americorps

The Americorps volunteer contributes to our mission of eradicating poverty while developing professionally with us. Being part of the Americorps program offers you benefits such as: 

  1. Holidays 
  2. Remote work opportunity 
  3. Living Allowance of $675.08 every two weeks 
  4. Scholarship of $6,895 for studies upon one year of service 

 You must be over 18 years old and be a citizen of the United States. Apply at bgcpr.org/empleos. Type “AmeriCorps” into the search box (under “Current Openings”) to make it easier to find. 

For over 55 years, at Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, with volunteer  the collaboration, have established a movement and community that promotes the development and learning of thousands of participants in our after school programs.

Thanks to this collaboration, thousands of children, young people and their families are welcomed in our service centers by kind and trained professionals who help them transform their lives and build the foundation for a prosperous future.

Volunteer Program

Volunteering is the basis of community service. It is grounded in direct participation and offers lasting benefits to all parties. In addition, it strengthens communities and provides better opportunities for growth and development in a better country.

Who can volunteer for our organization?
  1. Private organizations
  2. Individuals
  3. Students and/or schools
  4. Retired
  5. Others

Those interested will receive logistical and operational support to carry out volunteer work, and thus seek to diversify the opportunities available to strengthen the impact of the organization.

Our volunteer program is based on the Puerto Rico Volunteer Law and is an active opportunity to give back to the community and integrate. The vision is to provide an enriching experience of sharing knowledge, time, resources and skills with our children and youth.

Areas of opportunity for volunteering

Throughout the year you can choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities in the areas of:

  1. Assistance in tutoring
  2. Assistance in activities: art, dance, music
  3. Cleaning and painting of facilities
  4. Business leader
  5. Leader in recreational activities
  6. Hot food delivery
  7. Mentoring Program
  8. Special events

Types of volunteering:

Different volunteering options to choose from:

  1. Event volunteer
  2. Recurring volunteer
  3. Corporatize volunteering
  4. Youth volunteering
  5. Group volunteering

For more information:

Jacqueline Román Candelaria

787-393-1461

jacqueline.roman@bgcpr.org