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TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES ONE LIFE AT A TIME
Every YMCA volunteer matters. Volunteering with the Y doesn’t just make the lives of others better, it changes yours, too. When you volunteer, you discover a sense of belonging as you work alongside others for a common cause. The Y is more than a gym or a fitness center or meeting space - we are a community that transforms lives.
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Volunteer Projects
Morrison YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
Morrison YMCA Leaders Club Activities
Sign-ups for meetings, specific volunteer opportunities, trainings, etc. related to the Leaders Club at the Morrison YMCA.
Dowd YMCA Community Events
Volunteers will assist with events held at the branch during the year. May 2019: Greeting Cards for Troops July 10 2019: Blood Drive (Volunteer opportunities for donation) July 29 2019: Operation Sandwich
Morrison YMCA Y Kids Child Care Programs
Volunteers will assist the staff with engaging the participants in the activities taking place during the program. This curriculum can include (but not limited to) arts/crafts, storytime, games, etc.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte - Community Events
Association-wide events/initiatives (i.e., Prayer Breakfast, Clay Shoot, Young Professionals Events, YReader Field Days, Corporate Engagement Events, QCHoops, etc.)
Y Readers Afterschool - Reid Park
Y Readers is the YMCA of Greater Charlotte's nationally recognized literacy program that serves rising first through third grade students who are reading below grade level. The mission of Y Readers is to provide the additional support that students need to be proficient in reading by the end of third grade.
Y Achievers
Y ACHIEVERS PROGRAM Y Achievers operates year-round, enrolling new freshmen each fall. During the school year, students participate in weekly afterschool sessions, monthly Saturday Summits, college tours and job shadowing. During the summer, Y Achievers provides eligible rising juniors and seniors an opportunity to work in paid summer internships.
Brace Family YMCA Y Kids Child Care Programs
Volunteers will assist the staff with engaging the participants in the activities taking place during the program. This curriculum can include (but not limited to) arts/crafts, storytime, games, etc.
Brace Family YMCA Preschool, Afterschool, Homeschool, Camp Activities and Events @ Hemby Program Center
Volunteers will assist our Hemby Program staff with multiple of task required to facilitate programs, such as afterschool, homeschool, special events and assisting with Camp Eagle Rock. ***PLEASE NOTE - This program takes place at the Hemby Program Center
Brace Family YMCA Administrative Tasks
Assist in various areas of administration such as greeter, membership assistant, and business office.
Brace Family YMCA Community Events
Volunteers will help with one time events, such as Healthy Kids Day, Shindig, etc.
Morrison YMCA Administrative Tasks
Volunteers will assist with various activities such as greeting, data entry, and chair setup for church service.
Sara's YMCA Community Activities
Sara's YMCA offers various volunteer activities engaging the community, including projects through The YMCA's TOGETHERHOOD initiative. The TOGETHERHOOD program connects people from all backgrounds to plan and carry out volunteer projects that address a real need in their community.
Simmons YMCA LifeSports
LifeHoops and LifeKicks students don't just play basketball and soccer in this program - they learn valuable life-skills, focus on their academics, and become better men.
Johnston YMCA LifeHoops
LifeHoops students don't just play basketball in this program - they learn valuable life-skills, focus on their academics, and become better men. Check out what activities students are doing in the LifeHoops program and how we're doing so far.
Brace Family YMCA Fitness and Health
Volunteers will help out with daily basketball court activities, fitness floor, youth fitness classes, clean and organize group exercise rooms.
Brace Family YMCA Aquatics Volunteering
Volunteers will assist with various activities such as swim lessons and junior lifeguard activities.
Brace Family YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
Morrison YMCA Afterschool
Volunteers will assist our staff with presenting the curriculum of our Afterschool Program.
Morrison YMCA Dance Classes and Camps
Volunteers will assist with presenting dance classes and camps through activities that are used to teach these activities. ***Volunteers must attend the appropriate, in-person training for the type of camp they wish to volunteer with during the summer. Volunteers who do not attend the correct training for camp will not be permitted to volunteer for that type of camp during the current summer.***
Simmons YMCA Aquatics Volunteering
Volunteers will assist with various activities as swim lessons and junior lifeguard activities.
Simmons YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
Simmons YMCA Y Kids Child Care Programs
Volunteers will assist with engaging the participants in the activities taking place during the program. This curriculum can include not limited to, art/crafts, story time, games, etc..
Simmons YMCA Administrative Tasks
Greeting guest as they enter the branch and assist with administrative tasks as designated.
Morrison YMCA Fitness and Health
Volunteers will help out with fitness floor, youth fitness classes, clean and organize group exercise rooms.
Harris YMCA ESL Conversation Fridays
The YMCA in partnership with Forest Hill Church is searching for volunteers to help with our English as a Second Language program. We are searching for eager volunteers willing to commit to a minimum of one Friday morning (or more) per month from 9:30am-12:30pm. No experience in teaching or language is necessary; the only requirement is a care for our community and the immigrant/refugee population here. Interested volunteers must meet with the program coordinator to go through a volunteer training manual which consists of an overview of the ESL program, what the Friday volunteer experience looks like, and how they can make the most of their conversation time on Fridays. Contact Information: Victor Rodriguez, Senior Director of Community Development - victor.rodriguez@ymcacharlotte.org Adrienne Mauney, Forest Hill Program Coordinator - Adrienne.mauney@foresthill.org
Harris YMCA Community Events
Join us to help put on events that allow us to engage the community around the Harris YMCA in activities to strengthen their spirit, mind and body.
Howard Levine Child Development Center Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers will assist our staff as classroom helpers, family support interns, the Family Resource Room and other activities as designated during their shift.
Harris YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
Steele Creek YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
Morrison 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 must attend the appropriate, in-person training for the type of camp they wish to volunteer with during the summer. Volunteers who do not attend the correct training for camp will not be permitted to volunteer for that type of camp during the current summer.***
Stratford Richardson YMCA Community Events
The Vision of Stratford Richardson YMCA is to be a unique organization that changes the landscape of the West Corridor by becoming a hub of activity and creating a sense of community through impactful and innovative programs that empower and challenge all people to become the best they can be. Volunteer to help us impact the community!
Brace Family YMCA Camp Boomerang @ Hemby Program Center
Volunteers will assist our Camp Boomerang staff as a buddy for a child with autism or other special needs that attend our program. ***PLEASE NOTE - This program takes place at the Hemby Program Center
Morrison YMCA Arts Programming - Morrison YMCA Location
At the Morrison Y, we believe young people can benefit from creative outlets that encourage self-expression and discovery. We offer an extensive range of exciting programs at the Morrison Y Art Studio, the Ballantyne Arts Center and our teaching kitchen. Volunteers will assist with presenting the curriculum that is in place for the various aspects of our Arts Program, including regular classes and summer camps (in-person training required).
Morrison YMCA Arts Programming - Ballantyne Arts Center Location
At the Morrison Y, we believe young people can benefit from creative outlets that encourage self-expression and discovery. We offer an extensive range of exciting programs at the Morrison Y Art Studio, the Ballantyne Arts Center and our teaching kitchen. Volunteers will assist with presenting the curriculum that is in place for the various aspects of our Arts Program, including regular classes and summer camps (in-person training required).
Morrison YMCA Community Events
The Morrison YMCA holds community events periodically to uplift and support the community. Come volunteer for a variety of events such as Healthy Kids Day, family fun nights, and more!
Lake Norman YMCA Sports
Volunteer to lead our young athletes by coaching, scorekeeping or greeting at YMCA sports. Use your time and talents to show youth how to play and enjoy sports.
Lake Norman YMCA Community Events
Volunteers will assist with events held through the Lake Norman YMCA to support the community such as Family Fun Day, Competing for a Cause and more!
Stratford Richardson YMCA Fitness and Health
Volunteers will help out with fitness floor, youth fitness classes, clean and organize group exercise rooms.
Stratford Richardson YMCA Administrative Tasks
Volunteers will assist with various activities such as greeting and data entry.
Morrison YMCA Gymnastics Classes & Camps
Volunteers will assist our staff with teaching our young gymnasts the basic skills for floor, bar, vaulting and beam and enjoy fun strength and flexibility training challenges. ***Volunteers must attend the appropriate, in-person training for the type of camp they wish to volunteer with during the summer. Volunteers who do not attend the correct training for camp will not be permitted to volunteer for that type of camp during the current summer.***
Stratford Richardson YMCA Y Kids Child Care Programs
Volunteers will assist the staff with engaging the participants in the activities taking place during the program. This curriculum can include (but not limited to) arts/crafts, storytime, games, etc.
Lake Norman YMCA Aquatics
Volunteers assist with swim lessons, swim meets and pool/beach parties, and Y Readers swim lesson opportunity (Note: Aquatics Orientation required for lesson related volunteering).
Lowe's YMCA Y Kids Child Care Programs
Help our Y staff care for our kids in our child watch program for preschool and school-age children. Spend a few hours making a significant and positive impact on a child’s life through fun activities and enrichment projects. Jump and play, or read and create with children at the Y!
McCrorey YMCA Lifehoops
LifeHoops students don't just play basketball in this program - they learn valuable life-skills, focus on their academics, and become better men. Check out what activities students are doing in the LifeHoops program and how we're doing so far.
Stratford Richardson YMCA Lifehoops
LifeHoops students don't just play basketball in this program - they learn valuable life-skills, focus on their academics, and become better men. Check out what activities students are doing in the LifeHoops program and how we're doing so far.
Lake Norman YMCA Y Kids program
Volunteers will assist the staff with engaging the children in activities taking place in the program. The curriculum can include (but is not limited to) arts & crafts, story-time, and games. Volunteers will aid staff with children aged 2-12 only.
Lowe's YMCA Community Events
Provide support during the Lowe's YMCA events including Healthy Kids Day, July 3rd Summer Celebration, Honoring our Heroes, Taste of the Lake, and Breakfast with Santa.
Lake Norman YMCA Administrative Tasks
Friendly, flexible people oriented with the ability to work with others and assist in the roles of greeter, tour guide or filing for sales & service staff
McCrorey YMCA Aquatics
Volunteers will assist with roles such as: swim lessons, swim safety, and more!
Keith Family YMCA Administrative Tasks
Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks from organizing event materials, greeting members as they enter the facility, and assist the front desk/sales & service staff with various administrative activities.
Dowd YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
Keith Family YMCA Miracle League Volunteers
Volunteers will coach the YMCA Miracle League teams to victory by teaching players baseball and social skills.
Lowe's YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
Stratford Richardson YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
Keith Family YMCA Sports
Volunteer to lead our young athletes by coaching, scorekeeping or greeting at YMCA sports. Use your time and talents to show youth how to play and enjoy sports.
Lincoln County YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
Sally's YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
Steele Creek YMCA Afterschool
Volunteers will assist our staff with presenting the curriculum of our Afterschool Program.
Lowe's YMCA Aquatics
Volunteers will assist with swim lessons, swim team, and/or stroke clinics (aquatics orientation required). Under guidance of the swim coaches and instructors, volunteers will be in and out of the water organizing swimmers and assisting swimmers with swim technique. Volunteer Orientation required.
Johnston YMCA Sports
Volunteer to coach our young athletes how to play and enjoy sports such as basketball, martial arts, and soccer at the Johnston YMCA!
McCrorey YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
McCrorey YMCA Afterschool
Volunteers will assist staff with programming and activities in Afterschool.
Harris YMCA Krueger Reindeer Romp
The Harris YMCA Krueger Reindeer Romp is the second longest tenured community-building athletic event in the SouthPark area. The Y’s signature event is a family friendly race that promotes fun, healthy living and is a favorite holiday tradition. Volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities.
Brace Family YMCA Teen Club
Sign-ups for meetings, specific volunteer opportunities, trainings, etc. related to the Teen Club at the Brace Family YMCA.
Keith Family YMCA Community Events
Provide support during the Keith Family YMCA community events such as our Annual Fellowship Dinner, Financial Peace University, National Day of Prayer, Healthy Kids day and more!
Simmons YMCA Fitness and Health
Volunteers will help out with fitness floor, youth fitness classes, clean and organize group exercise rooms.
McCrorey YMCA Administrative Tasks
Assist in various areas of administration in the business and programming offices.
Johnston YMCA Aquatics Volunteer
Volunteers will assist with swim lessons and other activities that take place in our Aquatics Program. If you wish to assist with swim lessons, please sign up!
Sally's YMCA Administrative Tasks
Assist in various areas of administration such as greeter, membership assistant, and business office.
Sally's YMCA Y Kids Child Care Volunteer
Help our lead staff care for our kids in our child watch program for preschool and school-age children. Spend a few hours making a significant and positive impact on a child’s life through fun activities and enrichment projects. Jump and play, or read and create with children at the Y!
Brace Family YMCA- Lake Park Programs
All programs listed under this project are ran by the Brace Family YMCA at the Central Church in Lake Park.
Lincoln County Family YMCA Afterschool
Volunteers will assist our Afterschool Program staff with multiple of task required to facilitate programs. ***PLEASE NOTE - This program takes place at the different school sites
Johnston YMCA Community Events
The Johnston YMCA holds community events periodically to uplift and support the community. Come volunteer for a variety of events such as Healthy Kids Day, family fun nights, Open Streets, the YMCA W.O.W. Mobile and more!
Steele Creek YMCA Community Events
The Steele Creek YMCA holds community events periodically to uplift and support the community. Come volunteer for a variety of events such as Healthy Kids Day, family fun nights, and more!
Sally's YMCA Community Events
Sally's YMCA holds community events periodically to uplift and support the community. Come volunteer for a variety of events such as Healthy Kids Day, family fun nights, and more!
Lincoln County YMCA Community Events
The Lincoln County YMCA holds community events periodically to uplift and support the community. Come volunteer for a variety of events such as Healthy Kids Day, family fun nights, and more!
Wesley Chapel YMCA Y Kids Child Care Programs
Volunteers will assist the staff with engaging the participants in the activities taking place during the program. This curriculum can include (but not limited to) arts/crafts, storytime, games, etc.
Lowe's YMCA Administrative Tasks
Friendly, flexible people oriented with the ability to work with others and assist in the roles of greeter, tour guide or filing for sales & service staff
Harris YMCA - Y Readers Plus
Y Readers Plus is a new pilot project of the Y's nationally-recognized literacy program that serves students in grades K-3 who are reading below grade level. The pilot project will operate as an extension of the summer Y Readers program at Huntingtowne Farms Elementary for the duration of the school year. Volunteers will meet with 1 student for 45 minutes of individualized reading support weekly. Volunteers will be paired with the same student for the duration of the school year.
Lincoln County YMCA Frosty 5k Run
The Frosty 5k Run is a 3+ mile run and youth 1-mile fun run . This fundraising event will help us support the community by providing much-needed programs to families that need them. Volunteers will assist with check-in/registration, set-up, course monitoring, water stop and start/finish line assistance.
Sally's YMCA Afterschool
Volunteers will assist our Afterschool Program staff with multiple of task required to facilitate programs. ***PLEASE NOTE - This program takes place at the different school sites.
Brace Group Exercise Ambassador
If you enjoy welcoming members, making new friends and helping new participants learn the ropes in your favorite class, this could be a perfect fit for you! Our Group Exercise classes are a great way to connect with other members while meeting your fitness goals at the same time!Sign up and help us to be "better together!"
Sally's YMCA Board & Committees
Activities pertaining to YMCA Board of Managers and sub Committees of the branch.
Lincoln County YMCA Board & Committees
Activities pertaining to YMCA Board of Managers and sub Committees of the branch.
Johnston YMCA YKids Childcare Volunteers
Volunteers will assist the staff with engaging the participants in the activities taking place during the program. This curriculum can include (but not limited to) arts/crafts, storytime, games, etc.
Johnston YMCA Room In The Inn
Since 1996, the Urban Ministry Center has partnered with colleges and congregations of many faiths to open their facilities to provide shelter and food for homeless people during the winter months, December 1 – March 31. Each site offers a warm, safe place to sleep, serves three meals (dinner, breakfast and bag lunch) and then returns guests the following morning to uptown Charlotte. The program offers a unique way for people of faith to become directly involved with individuals who are homeless. The basic goal is to keep homeless people from freezing on cold winter nights. A greater goal is to provide a more personal relationship to homeless people, at least for a night, and to foster a deeper understanding of the depth and complexity of the issue.
Johnston Reading Buddies
Volunteering in Afterschool is a great opportunity to leave an impact! A Reading Buddy comes in once a week to read with our Kindergarten to Third Grade participants. At this location, you must be at least 17 years old. You will need to see our Family Services Coordinator to fill out some additional paperwork on your first day.
Community Fellowship Dinner
HAND IN HAND COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP DINNER THUR, NOV 29 5:30 – 7:30 PM JOIN US AT THE KEITH FAMILY YMCA as we need your support to make our Community Fellowship Dinner a success. We have many volunteer opportunities that still need to be filled!