Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith youth-development organization recruiting weekly mentors, tutors, club-program volunteers, and Day of Caring participants after screening and safety training.

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs publishes four volunteer paths: Stand With U mentoring, tutoring, support for programs such as gardening, chess, and LEGO Robotics, and United Way Day of Caring. Every volunteer must submit the official application, complete a background check, and finish mandatory safety training before working with youth. Stand With U mentors meet their assigned mentee at a club once each week.

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Volunteer Planning Details

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Service Area: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Cause: Youth and Student Volunteering
Published Roles: 4 roles
Good Fit Signals: Students

Common Requirements Mentioned

Complete the FSBGC Volunteer Application
Complete and pass the required background check
Complete mandatory safety training
Receive a confirmed mentor match
Meet only through the approved weekly club schedule and follow youth-safety guidance
Complete the volunteer application
Complete the background check
Confirm the subject, club location, schedule, and supervision

Volunteer Roles & Application Paths

Stand With U Mentor

Meet a matched club member as a positive role model, building confidence and character through conversation, games, sports, homework, and friendship.

Schedule:

Once each week at the assigned Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club after matching.

Key Requirements:

Complete the FSBGC Volunteer Application
Complete and pass the required background check
Complete mandatory safety training
Receive a confirmed mentor match
Meet only through the approved weekly club schedule and follow youth-safety guidance

Tutor

Provide approved academic support to club members through a current tutoring assignment.

Schedule:

Recurring during assigned club hours; most clubs operate after school from 3:00-6:00 p.m. when Fort Smith schools are open.

Key Requirements:

Complete the volunteer application
Complete the background check
Complete mandatory safety training
Confirm the subject, club location, schedule, and supervision
Follow program and child-safety guidance

Club Program Volunteer

Help with a current club activity such as Gardening Club, chess, LEGO Robotics, or another approved youth program.

Schedule:

Program-based during the assigned club's operating hours and current activity calendar.

Key Requirements:

Complete the volunteer application, background check, and safety training
Describe relevant program interests or skills
Receive a confirmed club and activity assignment
Follow the staff lead's curriculum, supervision, and safety direction

United Way Day of Caring Volunteer

Ask about a current Day of Caring project supporting Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs.

Schedule:

Event-based; the date, project, group capacity, and task must be confirmed before serving.

Key Requirements:

Complete the volunteer process required for the assigned project
Confirm that a Day of Caring opportunity is currently scheduled
Complete the background check and mandatory safety training if the assignment involves youth
Follow project and arrival instructions