In order to volunteer with BGCSW, you must: be at least 16 years of age, agree to an annual background check, commit to a consistent schedule of service, and complete annual training on Boys & Girls Club policies and procedures.
Boys & Girls Clubs Southwest Washington conducts criminal background checks of all volunteers, including partners and minors, who have direct repetitive contact with youth.
All background check findings shall be considered when making volunteer decisions, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington will not engage potential volunteers if such individual:
- Refuses to consent to a criminal background check.
- Makes a false statement in connection with such a criminal background check.
- Is registered, or is required to be registered, on a state or national sex offender registry.
- Has been convicted of a felony consisting of:
- Murder
- Child abuse
- Domestic violence
- Abduction or human trafficking
- A crime involving rape or sexual assault
- Arson
- Weapons
- Physical assault or battery
- Drug possession, use or distribution in the last five years
- Has been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony against children, including child pornography.