Community Needs From: Gonzaga University

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County is part of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations that work to help young people of all backgrounds develop the qualities they need to become responsible citizens and leaders. We offer daily access to a broad range of programs in five Core Program Areas: Education and Career Development, Character and Leadership Development. Health and Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Today, nearly 3,700 girls and boys are taking advantage of the programs, activities and services provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County. They benefit from trained, caring, professional staff and volunteers who help them take control of their lives, envision productive futures and achieve their goals.

The Northtown Club is located at 544 E. Providence Ave. just three blocks west of Longfellow Elementary School. The Northtown Club serves school age youth between 6 and 18 years of age. Student volunteers may serve in a club working as a mentor to youth members after school between 2pm and 6PM on school days. The Club is open 8am-6pm on school-off days. After school support - mentoring, activities at the clubhouse, "hands-on" support, can lead activities or project. Mainly keeping students engaged, safe, and happy. Alternatively the main office appreciates the support of volunteers in program management, outreach and related activities in support of the clubs as well as the sports teams. 

We have several opportunities for students for short and long term service commitments. Our goal is to provide activities that lead to enrichment for the kids that attend. Broadly, we focus on the following areas; the arts, character and leadership, education and career, sports fitness and recreation and health and life skills. We have mentoring programs for longer periods of time, which is for a year or more. In our core programs, the kids that attend are between the ages of 6-18. The minimum age of our volunteers is 18. Volunteers must follow COVID protocol (Spokane Public Schools guidelines).