Boys & Girls Club of Boston

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is a nonprofit youth development organization that has created opportunities for young people in the city since 1893. Its eight Clubs serve nearly 45,000 youth and families in Boston and Chelsea, offering spaces where members can explore their passions, celebrate their cultures, and find their voices. Visitors and local groups can get involved through volunteer opportunities organized by district, which is why the organization appears in Meet Boston’s voluntourism listings.

The organization’s mission is to ensure every young person is healthy, safe, educated, and has the same access and opportunities as peers across Massachusetts. Its core values are youth first, integrity, community, equity, and innovation, and staff use an assets-based approach that builds on members’ talents and interests. A strategic plan calls on leaders from every sector to invest in the next generation of Greater Boston’s workforce, civic leaders, and changemakers.

What to Know

• Volunteer opportunities can be booked by contacting the organization’s volunteer coordinator directly.
• Companies can support the Clubs through the Corporate Champion for Change program.
• The organization has announced an initiative called The Greatness Collection.
• Equity work focuses especially on young people with marginalized identities.