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TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES ONE LIFE AT A TIME
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.
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.
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.
Morrison YMCA Ride! Ballantyne
Participants will enjoy a fully supported bike ride from the Morrison Family YMCA. Each dollar raised provides children in the Steele Creek area opportunities to participate in out-of-school time programs. Volunteers will assist with check-in/registration, course monitoring at comfort stations, and post-event activities.
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.
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 Aquatics Volunteer
Various roles to assist with activities such as: swim lessons, slide operators, party hosts, day camp, etc. All aquatics volunteers will need to pass a 200 yard swim test. -- Please contact Marissa Cheek to setup swim test, marissa.cheek@ymcacharlotte.org. Swim Lesson Volunteers will need to attend a Swim Lesson Instructor in-service before getting in water to help teach. Dates TBD - contact Marissa Cheek with questions - marissa.cheek@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.
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!
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.***
Morrison YMCA Aquatics Volunteer
Volunteers will assist with swim lessons (aquatics orientation required), swim meets, pool parties, and other activities that take place in our Aquatics Program. If you wish to assist with swim lessons, please sign up for one of the available volunteer orientations through VolunteerMatters.
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.
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 teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA!
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!
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!
Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Opportunties
Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do. You can help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun. You and your Little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do. Our Bigs come from diverse backgrounds just like our Littles. They are regular people, just like you. You don’t need any special degrees or job skills. You just have to want to positively impact a young person. Role models come in all shapes and sizes, and you could be a perfect fit.
READ Charlotte-HELPS Volunteer Opportunties
HELPS (helping early literacy with practice strategies) is a reading fluency intervention for 3rd graders. Tutoring sessions last 10-15 minutes; volunteers can serve 3 students over the course of 45-60 minutes. TO SELECT SPECIFIC SCHOOL AND TRAINING DATE PLEASE GO TO: WWW.READCHARLOTTE.ORG *click get involved, then click HELPS Volunteer
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
YMCA of Greater Charlotte-Enthography of Current and Potential Volunteers
Ethnography is the systematic study of people, designed to explore cultural phenomena through the point of view of the subject of the study – in this case current and potential volunteers. Although interviews will ultimately help the Y to better serve our community through volunteerism, the interviews are not about the Y. They’re about getting to know our community better so we can design a solution that truly meets their needs.
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!"
Dowd Youth Triathlon
Event volunteers needed for registration, timing, directing youth athletes between events, and more