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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.
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.
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.
Morrison YMCA Administrative Tasks
Volunteers will assist with various activities such as greeting, data entry, and chair setup for church service.
Morrison YMCA Run! Ballantyne 8K/5K/Fun Run
Run! Ballantyne celebrates healthy competition while giving back to the community. The race benefits the YMCA Annual Campaign and kids in need. Your participation supports life-changing Y programs that inspire young potential and promote academic success. Volunteers will assist with this fundraising event in a variety of ways, including (but not limited to) registration/packet-pickup, course monitoring, water stop and start/finish line assistance. ******** The race will be held at Sara's YMCA in the Ballantyne Corporate Park 15940 Brixham Hill Avenue Charlotte, NC 28277*************
Morrison YMCA Tri! Ballantyne/Kids Tri! Ballantyne
Participants will swim, bike and run as part of our super sprint triathlon to help us raise funds for a child in need. This event supports our Annual Campaign and helps us support those families in the community in need of YMCA programs. Volunteers will assist in a variety of ways, including (but not limited to) check-in/registration, setup, course monitoring (swim, bike and run courses), transition area support, water stop and finish line support.
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.
Simmons YMCA Facility Activities
-Cleaning up around the campus -Maintenance around the branch -Cleaning the fitness machines -Child watch assistant
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
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.
Harris YMCA Room in the Inn Volunteers
As part of the Room in the Inn program at the Harris YMCA, volunteers will assist with greeting, serving food and other logistical items. If you would like to help with this program but are unavailable to volunteer your time, it would be great to have you assist by donating items such as toiletries, hats, gloves, socks, etc.
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.***
Steele Creek YMCA Fitness, Health and Membership
Volunteers will help out with activities such as keeping our fitness floor presentable, organizing group exercise rooms, answering general questions about the facility and greeting members as they enter the YMCA branch.
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).
Simmons YMCA Community Events
The Simmons 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, Digital Literacy, Community Prayer 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.
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.
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.
McCrorey YMCA Aquatics
Volunteers will assist with roles such as: swim lessons, swim safety, and more!
Dowd YMCA Sports
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
Harris YMCA Kids Consignment Sale
Volunteers needed Wednesday through Sunday to assist with the Kids Consignment Sale. Volunteers will assist with set up, receiving and sorting of consignment items, maintaining the floor during the sale, and breakdown of the event. Childcare is offered during specific time slots.
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.
Steele Creek YMCA Afterschool @ Christ the King Church
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.
BBT Half Marathon and 5K Run
Make your footprints count & join us for the annual BB&T Corporate Cup 5K and Half Marathon! Kicking off the Charlotte running season, this fundraiser is the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s largest road race with more than 3,000 runners. With the community’s support, the race raises more than $200,000 for the Y’s Annual Campaign, enabling the Y to offer programs and services that nurture the potential of kids and teens, promote healthy living, foster a sense of social responsibility and strengthen the foundations of community. The race starts & ends in Uptown Charlotte and is perfect for runners and walkers of all levels - beginner to expert – with a 5K, half marathon & half marathon relay distance. Celebrate the race finish with a post-race party in Uptown Charlotte with music, free food and over 20 vendors. Volunteers will assist with this fundraising event in a variety of ways, including (but not limited to) registration/packet-pickup, course monitoring, water stop and start/finish line assistance.
Lake Norman YMCA Polar Plunge
Polar Plunge & Chili Cook-off is a fund raiser for our Lake Norman YMCA Annual Fund. The monies raised will help send kid to camp or support the Y Readers program! Enjoy a cool plunge into the Lake Norman with fire pits and S'mores to warm up followed by our Chili Cook-off
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.
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.
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!
Lowe's YMCA Summer Day Camp Volunteer
Volunteers to assist our staff with a variety of activities including working with engaging campers in camp activities, setting up for activities, and helping clean up after camp activities are done. 2020 Camp Volunteer Interest/Orientation Meeting will be (2 options): March 26 at 6:30PM and March 29 at 3:30PM in the Lowe's YMCA Conference Room. To RSVP, select a shift within this project. ***Volunteers must attend in-person orientation for camp if they wish to volunteer with during the summer. Volunteers who do not attend the training for camp will not be permitted to volunteer for camp during the current summer.***
Lowe's YMCA Administrative Tasks
Friendly, flexible people oriented with the ability to work with others and assist in administrative and/or fundraising tasks.
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.
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.
Sally's 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.
Lake Norman 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.
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.
Stratford Richardson Room in the Inn
It is that time of the year, who's up for giving back to those in need? During the winter months, Stratford Richardson is committed to providing safety and warmth to our neighbors that are in need of a place to lie their head. Come volunteer and contribute to this great cause.
Room In The Inn
We will be hosting our second Room In The Inn of the season next Saturday, January 11th! In case you don’t know, Room In the Inn is an initiative of the Urban Ministry to provide shelter for the homeless during winter months. Through partnerships with Y’s, churches and community centers they help 100s of people each week have a safe and warm place to sleep. When we host Room In The Inn guests arrive right as the branch is closing. We have dinner and fellowship Saturday night, they sleep on air mattresses in Studio B and then have breakfast and fellowship on Sunday morning. We also prepare a bagged lunch that they can take with them when they leave around 7:00am.
Front Desk Volunteer
Front desk volunteers will assist the sales and service desk with the needs of the guest.
Keith Family Miracle League
In 2012, The YMCA of Greater Charlotte and Miracle League teamed up to give children with disabilities a chance to play baseball by creating the YMCA Miracle League through a generous financial contribution. We place children on a team of between 10 and 12 baseball players for games that last approximately one hour. The YMCA of Greater Charlotte's Miracle League Field is located at the Keith Family YMCA. This custom-designed baseball complex hosts Charlotte's first completely wheelchair accessible surface that allows children of all abilities to take the field. We offer a number of opportunities to partner and volunteer with the Keith Family YMCA Miracle League.