Get Involved
Third Party Events
Host a fundraising event in support of BGCBigs.
All the money you raise through your event will support future mentoring and Clubs programs at BGCBigs.
How it works:
Work together with your team to host a fun community event and collect donations. For example:
- A bowling tournament
- A neighbourhood or staff BBQ
- A community car wash
- A dinner party
- A raffle
- A gala
- Or, an idea of your choice
Day of Caring
Participate in a Day of Caring at one of our sites.
This is a great team-building opportunity and a fun way to see how our Clubs and/or after-school programs operate. Gather your coworkers and join us for a day of hands-on activities all while having a positive impact on future generations!
How it works:
- Three (3) or more of your team members will be invited to one of our seven (7) Club sites or one of our 5 after-school programs.
- Together, you’ll offer your support by spending time with the kids, running activities, assisting with general cleaning, meal/snack prep, or activity prep.
Corporate Mentoring
Our Corporate Mentoring program makes being a mentor easy.
Plus, it's the best part of any workday. All you have to do is show up and be a friend.
How it works:
- We'll bring a class or small group of students to your place of work, once a week, for one hour, during the school year.
- Employees (mentors) will be matched with students (mentees) to spend some time together 1-to-1 in a group setting.
- Together you'll participate in games or activites, work on school assignments, or simply talk and get to know each other.
- With time, you'll see your mentee build self-confidence and learn new skills.
Other Ways to Get Involved
One Time
Host a Volunteer Drive
Invite us to share our need for volunteers to your staff and clients.
How it works:
We can share our message in a variety of ways, from hosting a Lunch N’ Learn session at your office and distributing information to your teams to setting up a recruitment table at your location. We’re ready and willing to come to you!
Volunteer Appreciation
Help us show appreciation to our amazing volunteers by donating items (e.g., gift cards to local attractions, restaurants, shops, etc.), offering discounts (i.e., to help with the cost of mentor/mentee activities), and/or sponsoring appreciation events (hint: National Volunteer Week happens in April every year).
Ongoing
Discount Card
Become part of our growing list of proud partners providing discounts and/or freebies to our Community-based mentors and mentees. We’re always trying to help our volunteer mentors cover the costs associated with being a mentor such as the cost of match activities like going to a local attraction or restaurant.
How it works:
Let us know what you and/or your local business can provide and we’ll promote your offer to our volunteer mentors and their mentees. We’ll also promote your business on our website, give recognition on our social media channels and provide you with a “Friend of BGCBigs” decal you can put up inside your business to show your generous support of our children, youth and families.
When our volunteer mentors visit your business, they’ll show their BGCBigs Membership Card to access your offer.
We’re always looking for new businesses to join this program. Reach out and start supporting our community today!
Share the Message
Sometimes, the most valuable way anyone can help support us is by spreading our message of need.
How it works:
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- Display posters at your storefronts
- Display handbills at your workplace
- Distribute our message in your newsletters
- Share our message on your social media channels