Volunteer Projects
Harris YMCA Volunteer Projects
At the Y, we believe that when people come together for a common cause, the whole community is strengthened. When you become a volunteer, you have the opportunity to share your blessings with those who need it most. Volunteering with the YMCA is powerful because you’re not just joining a mission, you’re joining a community of like minded people who want to make a difference. There are so many exciting and meaningful ways to get involved and volunteer at the Y. Branch projects are listed below, if you are interested in projects going on throughout our association, Click Here.
- Volunteer FAQ’s, handbook, and how-to documents
- For more information contact: harrisvolunteers@ymcacharlotte.org
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Volunteer Projects
Harris YMCA - Y Kids Child Care Program
Volunteers will assist with our various childcare programs such as preschool, drop-in childcare, etc.
Harris YMCA Summer Day Camp Volunteer
Volunteers will assist with traditional day camp activities, games, crafts and all the various activities that make summer camp fun! As part of volunteering for summer camps, volunteers are asked to volunteer for the entire week of camp (if possible), and for the same 4-hour shift each day. To support our staff and campers, please give us a week's notice when selecting your volunteer shifts. Adults only (minimum age 21): Interested in greeting our campers as they arrive to Camp? Sign up for morning shifts as a Camp Carline Greeter here on Thursdays and Fridays to welcome our campers and make sure they get to their assigned location.
Harris YMCA - Preschool & Preschool Camps
Volunteers will assist our preschool programs with integrating purposeful and intentionally planned activities that are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching children valuable skills. Volunteers should go down to the Cato Education Center and report to the Preschool Office.
Harris YMCA - ESL Volunteer
The Harris YMCA offers English as a Second Language classes to immigrants and newcomers from our community three times per week, September to June. The program seeks to acculturate the students and build community, while providing participants with the language skills they seek in order to improve their lives and the lives of their families. Ways to volunteer: OCCASIONALLY: Registration assistance *Welcome & guide new students through the registration process *Speaking or understanding Spanish is helpful, but not required *Available 1-4 times (for a 3-hour shift/am or pm) in these months: March, August and December. *Spring 2024 dates: March 18-19 (9am-12pm and/or 6-9pm) WEEKLY: Dual-Language Conversation Groups *Strong command of English and/or Spanish languages *Interested in those with other backgrounds and experiences *Guide a small group facilitating activities specially created to promote conversation skills and multiculturalism. *Available on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm. *Winter 2024 dates: January 31-March 6 *Spring 2024 dates: April 24-May 29 * Fall 2024 dates: October 16-November 20 QUARTERLY: 1-1/Small Group Tutoring *Have strong command of English language *Interested in those with other backgrounds and experiences *Guide introductory level students through a study of brief lessons covering Basic English grammar and vocabulary *Requires 6-week commitment on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm *Spring 2024 dates: April 24-May 29 * Fall 2024 dates: October 16-November 20 **ALL volunteers will work under the guidance of the Harris YMCA Community Development Director. Volunteer training and all materials are provided. ESL Volunteers meet at the Harris YMCA CATO Education Center**