Boys & Girls Club of Gordon, Murray, & Whitfield Counties, Inc.

Mission

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Vision

Provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

History

Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings in 1860 with three women in Hartford, Connecticut - Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin and Elizabeth Hammersley. Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club.   With character development as the cornerstone of the experience, the Club focused on capturing boys interests, improving their behavior and increasing their personal expectations and goals.  A cause was born.

Research shows that the biggest single predictor of a child’s future success is the presence in their life of at least one non-parent adult. Youth who have positive adult relationships are:

• More motivated to learn and do better in school.
• Have a better sense of themselves and their future.
• Accept and take responsibility for themselves and others.
• More resilient and less likely to engage in risky behavior.

 Our members and their families rely upon our Boys & Girls Clubs. Our organization is comprised of seven clubs, located in four counties, serving over 2,000 children and teens each year, and providing access to high quality programs for over 500 kids, ages 5 to 18, on a daily basis.

There are several volunteer opportunities available depending on skill set and availability.  All volunteers will be required to complete an application. Volunteers working directly with students will also need a back ground check - background check information will be provided upon successful completion of your volunteer application.