Become a Volunteer - Join a Community Project
NEW WAYS TO VOLUNTEER COMING SOON
During this time of crisis, our Y remains committed to providing support and inspiring action in our communities. In the next few weeks, we look forward to sharing new and exciting ways for you to re-engage with Y volunteer opportunities. Check back soon!
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
Dowd YMCA Community Events
Volunteers will assist with various events and activities that focus on our community needs.
Level Up - Simmons YMCA
ACCESS. OPPORTUNITY. EMPOWERING TEENS TO THRIVE. LEVEL UP is an outreach program that offers youth free access to neighborhood Ys on weekend nights all year long. Programming and activities include a host of speakers and interactive workshops, creative arts, open gym, sports and fitness, swimming and a meal.
Level Up - Keith Family YMCA
ACCESS. OPPORTUNITY. EMPOWERING TEENS TO THRIVE. LEVEL UP is an outreach program that offers youth free access to neighborhood Ys on weekend nights all year long. Programming and activities include a host of speakers and interactive workshops, creative arts, open gym, sports and fitness, swimming and a meal.
Level Up - McCrorey Family YMCA
ACCESS. OPPORTUNITY. EMPOWERING TEENS TO THRIVE. LEVEL UP is an outreach program that offers youth free access to neighborhood Ys on weekend nights all year long. Programming and activities include a host of speakers and interactive workshops, creative arts, open gym, sports and fitness, swimming and a meal.
Level Up - Stratford Richardson YMCA
ACCESS. OPPORTUNITY. EMPOWERING TEENS TO THRIVE. LEVEL UP is an outreach program that offers youth free access to neighborhood Ys on weekend nights all year long. Programming and activities include a host of speakers and interactive workshops, creative arts, open gym, sports and fitness, swimming and a meal.
Steele Creek YMCA C2 Obstacle Trail Run
The C2 Obstacle Trail Run is a 3+ mile trail run and youth 1-mile fun run featuring challenging obstacles and action-packed twists and turns. 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.
Morrison YMCA Cooking Classes & Camp
Volunteers will assist our Teaching Kitchen staff with helping our participants learn all the fun ways they can build a healthy lifestyle through recipes and activities centered around healthy eating.
Morrison YMCA Dance Classes and Camps
Volunteers will assist with presenting dance classes and camps through activities that are used to teach these activities.
ESL Program Volunteers- Forest Hill Church- South Blvd./Harris YMCA
Through their partnership, the Harris YMCA and Forest Hill Church offer English classes to adults living in the South Blvd corridor three times per week. 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. Would you offer your skills to help our community members learn English? Ways to volunteer: OCCASIONALLY: Registration Assistant *Welcome & guide new students; distribute books and answer questions *Available 1-2 times (for a 3 hour shift) every 3 months--- September, March and June *Speaking or understanding Spanish is helpful, but not required WEEKLY: General Administration *Available weekly or bi-weekly for a few hours (in-person or remote) *Communicate with students via text for reminders/ responses; other administrative tasks *Need attention to detail; understanding Spanish is helpful, but not required FEW TIMES/MONTH: Conversation Club or Learning Groups *Available 2-4 times a month on Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, (October 5- November 30) (or possibly Thursdays, 10 am – 12 noon) *Have strong command of English language * Interested in those with other backgrounds and experience Conversation Club Volunteers guide a small group playing specially created games, to promote conversation skills and acculturation. Learning Group Volunteers guides introductory level students through a study of brief lessons covering basic, English grammar and vocabulary. Requires commitment each Wednesday night. **ALL volunteers will work under the guidance of the ESL Director. Volunteer training and all the materials provided. Groups meet at Forest Hill – South Blvd., 6210 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte 28217. **For more details, contact Susan Padgett, ESL Director at 704-612-2214 or esl.classes@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.
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 diverse abilities that attend our program. ***PLEASE NOTE - This program takes place at the Hemby Program Center Please fill out a Volunteer Application at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/dbuzo/2022boomerangvolapp
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.
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.
Morrison YMCA Sports Summer Camps @ The Morrison YMCA
Volunteers will assist our camp counselors with the various activities and games that are part of the summer camp curriculum. As part of volunteering for summer camps, volunteers are required to volunteer for the entire week of camp, with the same camp and for the same 4-hour shift each day.
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.
Morrison YMCA Day & Themed Camps @ The Morrison YMCA Campus
Volunteers will assist with traditional day camp activities, games and crafts or choose one of our Themed/Specialty Camps where you can share your passion for science, super heroes, fairy tales and more! As part of volunteering for summer camps, volunteers are required to volunteer for the entire week of camp, with the same camp and for the same 4-hour shift each day.
Keith Family YMCA Aquatics Volunteering
Volunteers will assist with swim meets, swim lessons, our Adaptive Swim program and/or administrative tasks as specified by project shift roles, dates and times.
Keith Family YMCA Miracle League Volunteers
Volunteers will coach and/or serve as a buddy for the YMCA Miracle League teams. Coaches will guide teams to success by teaching participants baseball game-play, helping enhance their social skills and instill confidence in their abilities. Player buddies will assist team members on field and during game play.
Sally's YMCA Summer Day Camp Volunteers
Volunteers will assist with traditional day camp activities, games and crafts or choose one of our Themed/Specialty Camps where you can share your passion for science, super heroes, fairy tales and more! Volunteers are limited to a maximum of 4 hours of volunteer service per day. All volunteers must complete this form: https://form.jotform.com/221166003670041 ***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.
Lincoln County YMCA Summer Day Camp Volunteers
Volunteers will assist with traditional day camp activities, games and crafts or choose one of our Themed/Specialty Camps where you can share your passion for science, super heroes, fairy tales and more! Volunteers are limited to a maximum of 4 hours of volunteer service per day. ***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.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Sports - North Region
The YMCA North Region Sports project will encompass the following YMCA Branches: Lake Norman, Lincoln County, Lowe's and Sally's Volunteers are an integral part of the YMCA Youth Sports Program. To be frank – we can’t do it without you! From coaching to team communication and coordination, we need people just like you to help us teach sportsmanship, teamwork and game fundamentals. Not feeling like an expert in your child’s favorite sport? No problem at all! We’ve done this for over 150 years and have tons of resources to share with you to help you feel more comfortable.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Sports - Central South Region
The YMCA Central South Region Sports project will encompass the following YMCA Branches: Dowd, Harris and Johnston Volunteers are an integral part of the YMCA Youth Sports Program. To be frank – we can’t do it without you! From coaching to team communication and coordination, we need people just like you to help us teach sportsmanship, teamwork and game fundamentals. Not feeling like an expert in your child’s favorite sport? No problem at all! We’ve done this for over 150 years and have tons of resources to share with you to help you feel more comfortable.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Sports - South Region
The YMCA South Region Sports project will encompass the following YMCA Branches: Brace, Morrison, Steele Creek Volunteers are an integral part of the YMCA Youth Sports Program. To be frank – we can’t do it without you! From coaching to team communication and coordination, we need people just like you to help us teach sportsmanship, teamwork and game fundamentals. Not feeling like an expert in your child’s favorite sport? No problem at all! We’ve done this for over 150 years and have tons of resources to share with you to help you feel more comfortable.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Food Shares
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte has partnered with community partners at various branches to support families in the community with access to food.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Sports - Central North Region
The YMCA Central North Region Sports project will encompass the following YMCA Branches: Keith, McCrorey, Stratford Richardson Volunteers are an integral part of the YMCA Youth Sports Program. To be frank – we can’t do it without you! From coaching to team communication and coordination, we need people just like you to help us teach sportsmanship, teamwork and game fundamentals. Not feeling like an expert in your child’s favorite sport? No problem at all! We’ve done this for over 150 years and have tons of resources to share with you to help you feel more comfortable.
Harris YMCA Camp Interest
Volunteers interested in signing up for camp opportunities will sign up within this project to initiate the start of the camp volunteer process. In addition to signing up for the Camp Interest project, volunteers will also need to complete an application to be considered to volunteer with our summer camps. Please use the link below to access and submit the application. https://forms.gle/t4MQxUuawuF6S2mH9 After signing up for the "Camp Interest" position AND completing the application, you'll receive an email from Harrisvolunteers@ymcacharlotte.org with details for the next steps in signing up for training and registering for the different summer camp options. If you have any questions, please contact harrisvolunteers@ymcacharlotte.org. We look forward to having you share your talents in our programs!
Level Up - Steele Creek YMCA
ACCESS. OPPORTUNITY. EMPOWERING TEENS TO THRIVE. LEVEL UP is an outreach program that offers youth free access to neighborhood Ys on weekday and weekend nights all year long. Programming and activities include a host of speakers and interactive workshops, creative arts, open gym, sports and fitness.
Keith Family YMCA - Adaptive Programs
Volunteer to help in our Adaptive Programs such as Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance and Swimming. These programs serve individuals with disabilities and offer them inclusive ways of getting involved in programs.