Become a Game Changing Volunteer
At First Tee – Greater Charleston, we help kids discover what’s inside of them, guide them to strengthen it and mentor them to put it into action—on the golf course and beyond. To do this, we need enthusiastic and caring individuals to serve as positive mentors and role models to kids and teens from all walks of life.
You don’t have to be a golf pro (or even a good golfer); we will provide the training you need to help kids feel safe, included, and empowered.
Volunteer opportunities:
- Assist with On-Course Golf & Life Skills classes as a volunteer golf coach at Charleston Municipal, Patriots Point Golf Links, Dunes West Golf & River Club, Shadowmoss Golf Club, Wescott Golf Club, The Club at Pine Forest, and Berkeley Country Club. Classes are hosted once a week for 8 weeks during “after school” hours. We ask that volunteer coaches attend 6 of the 8 classes to build a rapport with participants. Please complete our volunteer form to learn more.
- Volunteer as a mentor for our Pathfinder Immersion Program. Programming is hosted on Saturday mornings during the school year and 8:00am-4:00pm during the school year. Program locations vary, and mentors usually participate in one event/activity per month.
- Take program or event photos. Please contact [email protected] to learn more.
Volunteer requirements:
- All employees, coaches, and volunteers must complete a background check and SafeSport training. Please review our Youth Safety Policy to learn more about how we protect our program participants and the volunteers who work with them.
- The minimum age for volunteers is 13 for active First Tee program participants. All other volunteers (not participating in First Tee programs) must be 16 years old. Click here to learn more about youth volunteer opportunities.
See what it’s like to volunteer as an On-Course Golf & Life Skills coach.
Volunteer benefits:
- Our volunteer coaches enjoy unique networking opportunities and annual appreciation events.
Volunteer coaches enjoying a First Tee playday.
Get Started
Complete the following form to get started. Our Program Director, Meghan Taylor, will respond with opportunities that may be of interest to you, and she will provide links for your background check and SafeSport training.
NOTE: Active participants in First Tee programs are encouraged to volunteer. The minimum age for volunteers is 16 years old (and 13 years old for active First Tee participants).