Vision Church has adopted Washington Terrace, Saint Augustine’s College and the Raleigh Boys Club as part of our One Block, One Life movement. We believe that the gospel compels us to action and we want to be intentional about showing and sharing the love of Christ. The Raleigh Boys Club has over 1000 members and in upwards of 60% of the children reared in single parent homes. Below is information on what we’re doing at the Raleigh Boys Club and how you can serve.
Vision Statement
Fulfilling God’s vision of making disciple-making disciples…
Why Volunteer?
Great Commission: Matt 28:19: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.
Why THIS club?
Saw needs that were unmet and children that longed for love
27610 and 27601 have highest poverty rate… leads to poor achievement in school, poor choices such as drugs or gangs, violence, broken families
Tutoring
One on One Mentoring -
You will meet with your student at the same time and place each week for one hour. We’ll pair you with a student struggling with academics or other situations. We hope you’ll work on homework and projects, as well as support them with sporting events, and other celebrations. Get to know their families and invest. 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 Monday through Thursday
Power Hour Tutoring -
General tutoring (K-8 grade). This is especially for volunteers who can’t make it at the same time each week.
3:00-5:00 Monday through Thursday
General Volunteering
Art Club -
Are you good at art? They can use you! See me and we’ll get you connected with Guy (art director).
Sports Coaching -
Throughout the year, varies depending on sport
Power Hour Parties -
Students earn points each day they work on their homework during Power Hour. The Boys Club throws a party for them each month to celebrate! Come help congratulate and encourage students and families to keep it up!
1x a month
Youth of the Year Mentoring -
Students who are 14 years old and up have the chance to qualify for scholarship money by being Youth of the Year. They attend monthly sessions such as interviewing skills, etiquette, etc. They also work on their scholarship packet during the week.
1x/month for the sessions and 1x/week or 1x/every other week to work on packet
Torch Club -
11-13 year olds, 15 kids, who help with leadership, help with younger children, etc. You would go to their meetings each week and collaborate with how to help in the club.
As Needed - Event Volunteers, Tutors, Mentors
Sunday Morning 9am & 10:45am @