Children and Youth
BCVS partners with various community agencies that work primarily with the children and youth. This is a short list of partners we work with. For a full list of community agencies, go to Community Partners.
Boys and Girls Club of America
The Boys and Girls Club is a safe place to learn and grow - all while having fun. It is the place where great futures are started each and every day It has two locations in Rome, and both work with Berry
students to provide a variety of service opportunities from mentoring children regularly to working in their offices or participating in other special projects or events.
Phone: 706-234-8591
Website: http://www.bgcnwga.org/
Address: 211 East Main Street Rome, GA 30164
Youth for Christ - Rome
Youth for Christ is a nationwide ministry dedicated to allowing children and youth make informed decisions to follow Christ. The Rome chapter has a special focus on children in foster care programs. Additionally, they provide services to encourage Christian faith in all children. Youth for Christ-Rome requires volunteers to work with these different children in both ministry- and community-centered volunteering.
Phone: 706-234-8591
Website: http://www.bgcnwga.org/
Address: 211 East Main Street Rome, GA 30164
The Open Door Home
Open Door's mission is to provide sanctuary and
support to children suffering from abuse or neglect. the Open Door Home
has many opportunities for those who enjoy working with children.
Opportunities range from mentoring, to helping with donations and
various events put on by the foster home. Interested candidates with many skill
sets are encouraged to volunteer!
Phone: 706-232-6662
Website: http://www.opendoorhome.org/
E-Mail: opendoor@opendoorhome.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2367 Rome, GA 30164
RFC Commission on Children & Youth
The Rome/Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth partners with a number of organizations dedicated to empowering children to be successful through advocacy, education, and other encouraging and supportive programs.
Phone: 706-232-0703
Website: http://www.rfcccy.org/
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 244 Rome, GA 30162
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of
Northwest Georgia are committed to instilling boys and girls with
courage, confidence, and character to last a lifetime! They offer time
commitments that range from one hour, to a day, to a weekend or more.
Opportunities include leading troops, events and activities leaders,
special interest opportunities, mentoring, and office assistants.
Phone: (Girl Scouts) 770-702-9157
(Boy Scouts) 706-235-5545
Website: http://www.gsgatl.org
or http://www.scouting.org