- KidSmart (academic enrichment, grades: 1-5)
- Bible Clubs (spiritual growth, grades: 1-5)
- StreetWorkz (spiritual growth, grades: 6-8)
- LEAD (spiritual growth, grades: 9-12)
To apply, download a Volunteer Application. Since the development of relationships with the children is essential, we ask that all volunteers commit to serve for the entire school year.
For more information, please contact Nyam Adodoadji, at (650) 327-1139
or email: volunteer@bayshore.org.
KidSmart is BCM’s
after-school homework assistance and tutoring
program for children in grades 1-5. The program
runs Monday thru Thursday 3pm to 6pm, and
Wednesdays 1:30pm to 6pm.
Volunteers needed:
Reading/Classroom Tutor - work one-on-one, or with a small group of students,
aiding them in homework completion, required reading from selected books, and basic
academic skill-building activities.
Commitment: 2-3 hours once a week.
Bible Clubs, hosted throughout the city, are weekly
small groups for elementary school children. The groups meet on Mondays or Thursdays 4:30pm to 6pm.
Volunteers needed:
Club Leaders - adults who can co-lead and mentor a group of children to learn basic Christian beliefs and practical applications of faith.
Commitment: 3-4 hours once a week.
StreetWorkz is BCM’s youth group for 6th-8th grade students.
You can volunteer as a Middle School Small Group Leader
-
During the first hour, build relationships
with youth during hang out time (you can do
this while playing basketball, listening to
music, or just sitting and talking with youth).
Assist in leading games and other activities.
In the second hour, co-lead weekly small group
Bible study with 6-12 youth (curriculum provided).
Challenge youth to pursue their relationship
with God through small group teaching and
discussion. Participate in group outings which
serve to expose youth to a variety of activities
and experiences.
Commitment: Co-lead weekly small group
Bible study (preparation time included) -
3.5 hrs/wk on either Monday or Wednesday evenings 6pm to 9pm.
Attend monthly StreetWorkz volunteer meeting
- 2 hrs/month. Participate in StreetCrewz
outings (typically one per quarter) - time
varies.
Leadership Employment Academics and Discipleship (LEAD) is a program for local
high school students. Students work or volunteer in our elementary program to serve our
younger participants. They receive 1-1 tutoring and meet weekly for a Bible based leadership lesson.
Volunteers needed:
Tutors - work one-on-one with a student, helping them through homework and studying, and tutoring in one subject area if needed.
Commitment: 2-3 hours once a week.
Workshop Leaders - teach a new skill or help develop a talent. Special interest classes can be one time or be scheduled over a period of several weeks.
Commitment: Varies, depending on workshop.
