Become a Volunteer

Volunteering can be a one-time activity, but For many, it is a lifetime experience.

It is the policy of the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade to screen all potential volunteers by conducting a criminal history background check. Brigade does this to protect the safety of the youth we serve. The primary focus of this background check is to ensure that applicants do not have a history of violent and/or sexual crimes. We appreciate your understanding of this policy and thank you for submitting the completed background check form.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Call Brigade at (920)725-3983 or email brigade@bgbrigade.com to Become a volunteer today!

Building Leaders Program

Group Leaders (weekly commitment October to early April)
Mentor an 11th or 12th grade Co-Leader as they put leadership skills attained into practice with a small group of their younger peers. Group leader's primary role is to get to know and build a positive relationship with the Brigaders in your group as they go through the different activities and workshops offered.

Workshop Leaders (6-10 night commitment October to early April)
Guide youth in a variety of hands-on workshops including woodworking, metalworking, stained glass, ceramics, beading, scrapbooking, leathercrafting, and more. We are always looking for new ideas!

Physical Activity Leaders (flexible to weekly commitment October to early April)
Guide youth in a variety of energetic activities including riflery, archery, climbing wall, yoga, and more.

Office Leaders (flexible to weekly commitment October to early April)
Help is needed weeknights in the office answering phones, providing customer service, and performing light paperwork and projects.

Hobby Club Leaders (flexible according to leader availability)
An opportunity for Brigaders to learn higher-level skills over the course of the Brigade year. Hobby Clubs typically meet weekly. A few current examples include welding, woodworking, small engine repair, Dungeon & Dragons, model railroad, rifle, and archery.

Discover Activities Chaperones (flexible according to planned activities)
One-time events for Brigaders to participate in throughout the year. The events usually last a few hours.

Volunteer Focus Areas

Have a passion for any of the following subjects? We’d love to have you share your expertise in any capacity based on your willingness and availability.

Camp Onaway

Join us on Brigade's 6.5 acre island located on the beautiful Chain O’Lakes near Waupaca this summer! Brigade offers multiple boys’ and girls’ camps each summer led by a group of fun, engaging volunteers who help facilitate team games, water sports, and a variety of relationship-building activities. Volunteer commitment can be as long as the full week of camp, a weekend, or even just one day of fun. See the full 2024 camp schedule here to find which camp you’d like to volunteer for.

International Opportunities

We are the largest Brigade in the world and a member of a world-wide organization. Choose from hosting international guests, attending international camps, and participating in international workshops. Learn more about our international efforts here. Please email Janie Anderson at janderson@bgbrigade.com to learn about the next international opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in helping the Brigade.
For volunteer questions, please contact Brigade at (920) 725-3983 or email the Boys' & Girls' Brigade.