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.

Volunteer programs available through BGC of America: Learn more…
 

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


VAB Spring Open House

Tuesday, March 9th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Union League Club of Chicago (Sign Up)

Everyone is welcome to attend the Spring Open House! Attendees will socialize with ULBGC Trustees and VAB members, meet Union League Boys & Girls Clubs staff and Club Directors, and find out more about volunteer activities while enjoying cocktails from a Signature/Cash Bar.


Chicago Wolves Hockey Game

Wednesday, April 7th at 5:15p.m. (Sign Up)

The cost is $20 for each sponsor and 1 youth; it is $10 to sponsor a youth and not attend as a volunteer or to sponsor additional youths. Sponsorships will cover the cost of parking and snacks at the game. Game time is 7:00 p.m. and a shuttle will be provided.


Club One Youth Awards Night

Wednesday, April 14th from 5:15p.m. to 8:00p.m. (Sign Up)

Come cheer on our youth as they receive awards for their outstanding achievements throughout the year. A complimentary shuttle will leave the ULC at 5:15p.m. and return by 8:00p.m. Other dates and locations are March 24th at Talcott and April 28th at Barreto.


Volunteer Van: Game Night

Tuesday, April 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Union League Club of Chicago (Sign Up)

Join us at our Barreto Club for Game Night! Attendees will join our kids in pool and ping pong tournaments or spend time reading to the youth.


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.

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 Club Fundraising Events

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

Night of Fabulous Food & Wonderful Wines
Friday, June 18, 2010 at 6:00pm

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
Saturday, November 6, 2010

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 email 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

PDF DocumentMarch 18th VAB Meeting Minutes

* Join Our Mailing Lists *

E-mail j.boza@ulbgc.org and let her know which of the following options is for you, or if both options are for you, that is great too! 

Special Events List

We will put you on an e-mail list that announces our special events (at both the Clubs and the Headquarters office such as our annual gala, wine dinner and more!) for which we need volunteers.  If the date, time & location of the event work well for you, e-mail us back and join in on the fun!

Club Happenings List

An e-mail goes out to individuals who would like to go out to the Clubs and attend the special events/performances at the Club sites.  These e-mails may also list opportunities for one-time volunteer projects at the Club ranging from refereeing a game to chaperoning a Club fieldtrip. These e-mails will go out in advance for events we know about and may come with opportunities for the evening the e-mail is sent (e.g. we need an emergency basketball referee sub). If the time, date, and location work for you, just e-mail us that you can join in the fun!

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.