I'm planning on being an Elementary School teacher so recently I've been looking for ways to volunteer around Knoxville with children. The Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley takes in kids ages 5-17 who are enrolled in school. The Club is open after school and throughout the whole summer. For underprivileged kids in the area the Club provides them with a safe place to have fun and get a lot of opportunities to grow, learn, and give back to their community while meeting new friends. They offer a wide range of activities for the kids including everything from homework help to sewing classes to sports teams. Not only do they provide activities for the kids, but also mentoring is something the club strives for. Specifically the Club has a program called “Women in Philanthropy” that encourages women to be leaders in their community. The girls in the club are exposed to women who are established leaders in their professions and teach the girls to develop those characteristics in themselves. Their annual philanthropy event Purses with a Purpose helps to fund the opportunities that are given to the girls at the club. Volunteering at the club is very easy to do! You can select the age group you feel most comfortable working with and pick which kind of work you are most interested in. The Club has volunteering options for every interest. They need tutors, coaches, music leaders, chaperones, craft instructors, etc. You simply give them the hours you would be willing to work and they fit it into your schedule. You can volunteer once, for a semester, or for years at the Club. The Club not only offers great experiences for children in the Tennessee Valley region, but also great experiences for adults who chose to be involved in such an amazing organization! I'm planning on adding some volunteer hours to my schedule and I encourage you to do the same if you enjoy children.
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