I Am BGC, from Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley

Have you ever wanted to volunteer for a nonprofit?On this episode, Cydney sits down with Mary, Club Volunteer, and Katie, Volunteer Coordinator to discuss what it is like to be a volunteer and how others can get involved.

National Hispanic Heritage Month On this two-part episode of the I am BGC podcast, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with community members and our Club Directors from the Lonsdale and Loudon County Boys & Girls Clubs. Host: Kelly Hayman Guests: Griselda Sandoval, Knox County Schools

National Hispanic Heritage Month On this two-part episode of the I am BGC podcast, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with community members and our Club Directors from the Lonsdale and Loudon County Boys & Girls Clubs. Host: Bart McFadden Guest: Samantha Revell, BGCTNV Regional Service Director Guest: Sarah Wilkerson, BGCTNV Loudon County Executive Director

Have you ever wanted to sit down with your boss for an honest conversation? On this episode, Club Alumni Bailee, Denzel, and Jayden sit down with Bart to discuss how their roles in the Boys & Girls Club movement have evolved now that they are serving the community as Club Staff.

Jim Clark and Bart McFadden discuss how Boys & Girls Clubs will evolve over the next decade.

Bailee, DeBusk Family Club staff member continues our interview with Jim Clark and Bart McFadden as they discuss current issues that both BGCA and local clubs face and the solutions they are using. Voices heard: A.J., Lenoir City Club member Bailee, DeBusk Family Club Alumni and staff Jim Clark, BGCA President & CEO Bart McFadden, BGCTNV President & CEO

Jim Clark is the President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He joins Bart McFadden, A.J., and Bailee in a conversation around the partnership that BGCA has with local organizations.

On this episode of the I am BGC podcast, Kelly talks with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Volunteer Director Katie Wright. She has a great backstory of why she decided to have a career in non-profit. In this conversation, we discuss: • The process to become a volunteer • Different ways to volunteer

Filmmaking is the story craft that scripted the 20th Century.  In this episode, we explore how the YouthForce Program is working with Fresh Films to develop the next generation of film, television, and web creators   Host: Kelly Hayman    Guests: Xavier Bridges, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Kelsey Conley, FreshFilms Leah Crandell, FreshFilms

Artists in the Club, Part 3

Artists in the Club, continued, with Allan and Hannah from Knoxville Museum of Art

Artists in the Club, wish Josh Smith

In honor of Youth Art Month, Mr. Allen sits down with one of his Club members to talk about art, singing, and different career paths an art student can take.

Introducing Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley's Youth of the Year. Kelly Hayman sits down with Reese to discuss his club experience.

Building a winning culture! Kelly Hayman sits down with Debbie Stairs, Vice President Human Resources and Leadership Development and Markus Jackson, Chief Operating Officer to discuss what it takes to build a winning culture in the nonprofit realm.

Go Team! The road to success is built with great networking and having someone believe in you. This conversation dives into how executives help coworkers by either coaching or mentoring or doing both! Kelly Hayman: host Guests: Bart McFadden, President and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Tyvi Small, Vice-Chancellor for Diversity and Engagement, University of Tennessee

Imagine growing up as a kid without someone to look up to. We explore the meaning of mentors and how staff in Boys & Girls Clubs serve in that role? Kelly Hayman: host Guests: Carrie Russell, Director of Social and Emotional Wellness Graham Cohen, Social Worker

Your first job in high school or coming out of college is the first step towards your future. Sit down with Work Force Development Professionals as they talk about the importance of having a mentor for 16- 20 year olds. Kelly Hayman: host Guests: Xavier Bridges, YouthForces Assistant Director Rebecca McDonough, GIVE Work-Based Learning Director- Information Technology

Welcome to Behind the Blue Doors, a podcast from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Much more to come.