Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer

When you volunteer at a community service organization like the Y, you can have a lasting impact on the community. Whether it’s coaching a youth league, serving on a committee, or offering administrative assistance, you receive the satisfaction in knowing that your time is truly well spent and appreciated. All volunteers are invited to an annual recognition event.

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Volunteer Opportunities at the Y

The Y provides many opportunities where your time, talents and interests can significantly contribute to our mission of developing the full potential of the individuals and families in the communities we serve.

Short-term Opportunities

Special Events Volunteer: Under the supervision of the event coordinator, lend your time to community-wide events such as street fairs, Healthy Kids Day, family events and holiday celebrations to assure they are well organized and enjoyable.

Youth Coach Volunteer: Instruct players in the fundamentals of the sport as well as the principles of good sportsmanship during practices and games.

Special Events Volunteer: Share your knowledge, skill and love for basketball by officiating at games and creating a safe environment for players, parents and coaches. Requirement: Basketball Referee Certification.

Track Club Volunteer: Help provide a safe and fun environment for youth to learn and improve their running, jumping, and throwing skills and achieve success.

Ongoing Opportunities

Marketing Intern: Opportunities in all marketing areas including: social media, graphic design, writing, advertising, promotional materials, PR, photography and more. College students are welcome!

Tutor/Homework Assistance: Provide the additional support a student needs to strive towards success in academics during the after school program. Requirement: must be 16 years or older.

Kids Club Babysitting: Assist the staff in providing a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for the youngest Y members while their parents exercise. Requirement: must be 16 years or older.

Special Expertise Volunteer: Enrich children’s experience by sharing your area of expertise, such as art, music, foreign language, horticulture, or science, with kindergarten students during the school term. Requirements: must be 18 years of age or older; must have completed associate degree or equivalent.

Health & Wellness Volunteer: Lend your skills to various organizational tasks that enable the Y to provide numerous classes and programs that increase the health and wellness of members.

Teen Activity Volunteer: Various teen activities would benefit from the presence of interested adults willing to assist with organizing and/or chaperoning the events.

Leaders Club Volunteer: Assist in leading, organizing and supervising activities that support and encourage teens committed to making a difference, both locally and globally. Experience: team building experience and leadership skills with teens would be valuable but not required.

Administrative/Clerical/Finance Volunteer: Assist with various aspects of administrative and clerical duties such as filing, mailings, computer work, Excel assignments, and special projects.

Maintenance/Facilities Volunteer: Lend your time and skills to a variety of tasks such as painting, light repairs, and gardening in an effort to maintain our buildings and grounds.

Special Needs Program Support Assistant: Provide support to children and/or adults with special/adaptive needs in a manner that is fun, engaging and ensures accessibility.

Internships

The Y welcomes interns to join our team. College student should check with the school to see if an internship at the Y will help you earn college credit!

For questions about Volunteer Opportunities, contact Human Resources at 908-301-YMCA (9622) x530 or [email protected].