The Volunteer Associate Board
  What's in it for You?
Union League Club members and volunteers have an avenue to meet and socialize with other philanthropic adults while making a difference in the lives of our kids. Many past Volunteer Associate Board members have gone on to become Trustees of our Boys and Girls Clubs.
 

The Volunteer Associate Board
exists to foster a long-term relationship with Union League Club Members, Trustees, Volunteers, and most importantly the children of the Boys and Girls Clubs through acts of volunteerism, support, and a focus on personal relationships.

What Do You Need to Commit?

Sign up to attend an event and attend as many (or as few) as fits your schedule. Everyone is welcome! All organized events occur either Monday through Friday after 5:00 p.m.or on the weekends. There are also meetings twice a year to update members on events and brainstorm ideas.

Upcoming Volunteer Events


Volunteer Van: Homework Help

Thursday, February 16th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Sign Up)

Take the Volunteer Van to one of our Union League Boys & Girls Clubs! From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., volunteers will give kids one-on-one homework help. No special skills are necessary – just the desire to help our kids do better in school.


Ice Skating at Millennium Park

Tuesday, February 28th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, 11 N. Michigan Ave
(Sign Up)

Spend an evening with our Union League Boys & Girls Clubs kids on the ice at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, 11 N. Michigan Avenue! $20 covers skates for one volunteer and one youth; it is $10 to sponsor additional youths. Volunteers will be paired with a child to skate. Attendees may also bring mittens to donate to ensure the kids have warm hands. A minimum of 5 sponsorships is necessary for this event to take place.


Chicago Wolves Hockey Game

Wednesday, March 14th at 5:15 p.m. (Sign Up)

The cost is $20 for each sponsor and 1 youth; it is $10 to sponsor additional youths. Game time is 7:00 p.m. and a shuttle will be provided. We need a minimum of 5 sponsorships for this event.


Youth Awards Nights

Talcott: Weds, March 28th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (Sign Up)
Club One: Weds, April 11th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (Sign Up)
Barreto: Thurs, April 12th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (Sign Up)

Come cheer on our kids when they receive awards for their outstanding achievements. A shuttle van will be provided and will depart 45 minutes before the scheduled event.


Volunteer Van: Homework Help

Wednesday, April 11th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Sign Up)

Take the Volunteer Van to one of our Union League Boys & Girls Clubs! From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., volunteers will give kids one-on-one homework help. No special skills are necessary – just the desire to help our kids do better in school.


ULBGC Trustee Meeting

Thursday, June 7th from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (Sign Up)

Join members of the Board of Trustees, staff, Club Directors and youths for lunch while you observe the meeting. $15 per person and VAB members may attend only one meeting per year.


Lincoln Park Zoo Trip

Friday, June 8th from 1:15 to 5:00 p.m. (Sign Up)

Volunteers will be paired up with kids and tour the zoo with the group. The cost is $20 for each sponsor and 1 youth; it is $10 to sponsor additional youths. Sponsorships will cover the cost of parking and snacks at the Zoo.


Night of Fabulous Food & Wonderful Wine

Friday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m. (Sign Up)

Enjoy a five-course gourmet dinner with wine pairings featuring Burgess Cellars winery and silent and live auctions. Join us as a guest or help the staff as a volunteer.


Volunteer Associate Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 26th at 5:30 p.m. (Sign Up)

Discuss volunteer events, brainstorm ideas, and hear a Youth of the Year and ULBGC Director share their experiences. Newcomers are welcome, as this is a great way to learn about the Boys & Girls Clubs.


Volunteer Van: TBD

Summer 2012 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Sign Up)

Take the Volunteer Van to one of our Union League Boys & Girls Clubs! From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., volunteers will give kids one-on-one homework help. No special skills are necessary – just the desire to help our kids do better in school.


34th Annual Benefit & Gala

Saturday, November 3rd at 6:00 p.m. (Sign Up)

Special ticket price of $150 for VAB Members This spectacular black-tie event features a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing. Join us as a guest or help the staff as a volunteer.


Mentor for a Day

Ongoing (Program Flyer)

This year the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs is taking an initiative to educate our youth on career options available to them. We feel if together we educate our youth on the career options they have, they will be able to set logical and attainable goals in their future and be one step closer to becoming caring, responsible and productive adult citizens. We are looking to incorporate opportunities for our youth to take short educational career-focused fieldtrips to various organizations.

Union League Club Fundraising Events

Enjoy as a guest or help the staff as a volunteer.

Night of Fabulous Food & Wonderful Wines
June 2012

Enjoy a five-course gourmet dinner accompanied by fabulous wine pairings at this annual fundraising event that includes silent and live auctions. 

Union League Boys & Girls Clubs Annual Gala
November 2012

This spectacular black-tie event features a gourmet dinner, silent auction, live auction, and dancing.

Support TeamULBGC
Participate in races and athletic events in support of the ULBGC: www.ulbgc.org/TeamULBGC

Additional Volunteering Opportunities

Fill out the Volunteer Form and e-mail it to Jen at j.boza@ulbgc.org to become more involved.  We will tell you about the Clubs and what to expect, put you in touch with the Club Directors, and help you come up with a volunteer activity that works for you.

Drop In Volunteer
Stop in and we’ll put you in an ongoing program.

Special Program Volunteer
For 6 to 8 weeks you’ll run a special program for our kids, focusing on healthy habits, career development &planning, or finance.
> Programs

Core Program Volunteer
Help in one of our core areas: Character Development & Leadership; Education & Career Development; Health &Life Skills; Arts; or Sports, Fitness, & Recreation.
> Programs

Share Your Skills and Knowledge
Your time can be spent with either with one child or a group. Ideas include mentoring, homework help, career presentations, job search, interviewing/applications, chess, knitting, yoga, word processing, sports games and refereeing. 

VolunteerLocations

Corporate Office
65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 435-5940

Club One
2157 West 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Talcott Club
Talcott Elementary School
625 North Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Barreto Club
1214 North Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

Camp
P.O. Box 158, Salem, Wisconsin 53168

Questions

Contact Jenn Boza at (312) 765-0085 or email her at j.boza@ulbgc.org.


PDF DocumentOur Brochure

PDF DocumentVolunteer Application

VAB Fundraising and Fundraising Events Site
Donate

Presidential Service Award

We enter all volunteer hours you give to us through your participation in the VAB events.  At the end of each calendar year, you qualify for awards based on the hours of service you have given.  To be entered into this system, please e-mail Jenn Boza at j.boza@ulbgc.org with your:

  • name
  • DOB
  • phone number
  • street address
  • e-mail address

and please indicate if you are a student.

Union League Boys and Girls Clubs

Who We Are

The membership of the Union League Club of Chicago founded the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs (ULGBC) on December 26, 1919 and became an affiliate member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America on February 23,1920. The ULBGC is independently run by our Board of Trustees, but incorporates national Boys & Girls Clubs programming at all our facilities.

At our four Chicago area Clubs and Summer Camp, Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls, by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence. Boys and Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow — all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.

Our Kids

Union League Boys & Girls Clubs serve 11,174 at-risk youth, mainly low-mid income, from the Humboldt Park, West Town & Pilsen communities.