Become a Volunteer - Join a Community Project
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
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 - 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC 28270
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. Make your footprints count in support of the YMCA where we give youth an opportunity to play, learn and grow in a safe and thriving environment. Volunteers will assist with check-in/registration, set-up, course monitoring, water stop and start/finish line assistance.
Harris YMCA - Y Kids Child Care Program
Volunteers will assist with our various childcare programs such as preschool, drop-in childcare, etc.
Stratford Richardson - YMCA Community Activities
Sign up to volunteer at our Stratford Richardson YMCA with community activities & events such as our Back-to-School Pep Rally, Fall Festivals, Healthy Kids Day, School Dances and more.
Brace Family YMCA - Camp Boomerang @ Hemby Program Center
ALL VOLUNTEERS SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED 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/braceymca/2024boomerangvolapp
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.
Keith Family YMCA Miracle League Volunteers
Our YMCA Miracle League volunteers will help in a variety of ways on game days! We need volunteers to help coach, serve as a buddy for the YMCA Miracle League teams, work concessions, help announce the game and greeters. 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.
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.
Morrison YMCA - Volunteer Interest
New volunteers interested in signing up for volunteer opportunities at the Morrison YMCA will sign up to attend an In-Person Volunteer Orientation. Below is a brief breakdown of the process you should expect as you sign up to Volunteer for the Morrison Family YMCA: - On your Volunteer Matters account, you may be prompted to complete a few of the requirements that we have for our program Volunteers. Please make sure these are completed. - At this In-Person Volunteer Orientation we will: read and review over the Volunteer Handbook, Check-In document, and Volunteer Orientation Guide, take a Branch Tour and receive your Volunteer T-Shirt. When you arrive, please come into the Main entrance to get started with the Branch Tour. If you have any questions, please contact morrisonvolunteers@ymcacharlotte.org. We look forward to having you share your talents at our Y!
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Sports - North Region (Lake Norman & Lowe's)
The YMCA North Region Sports project will encompass the following YMCA Branches: Lake Norman and Lowe'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. This commitment is roughly two hours a week and includes a one hour practice during the week in the evening and a one hour game on Saturday's. The season will last for 10 weeks and include 8 games. If you are interested in coaching this Fall for our North Region, please select the position you wish to coach below. Your profile page will be updated with any requirements you need to complete. Once all items are completed, our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with the next steps. We try to accommodate our coach’s schedules as best as possible when determining practices days/times based on your preferences.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Sports - Central South Region (Dowd, Harris & Johnston)
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. This commitment is roughly two hours a week and includes a one hour practice during the week in the evening and a one hour game on Saturday's. The season will last for 10 weeks and include 8 games. If you are interested in coaching this Fall for our South Central Region, please select the position you wish to coach below. Your profile page will be updated with any requirements you need to complete. Once all items are completed, our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with the next steps. We try to accommodate our coach’s schedules as best as possible when determining practices days/times based on your preferences.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Sports - South Region (Brace, Morrison & Steele Creek)
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. This commitment is roughly two hours a week and includes a one hour practice during the week in the evening and a one hour game on Saturday's. The season will last for 10 weeks and include 8 games. If you are interested in coaching this Fall for our South Region, please select the position you wish to coach below. Your profile page will be updated with any requirements you need to complete. Once all items are completed, our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with the next steps. We try to accommodate our coach’s schedules as best as possible when determining practices days/times based on your preferences.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Food Shares
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte has partnered with Loaves & Fishes in Charlotte to help distribute food to our communities in need. Our Food Shares occur during the week at some of our local branches and involve taking the large amounts of donated food, breaking them up into individual boxes and then passing them out to cars as they drive through the line. These opportunities are perfect for groups of 15 or less and make a great team building activity. If you have a group that wishes to come out as a team, let us know by emailing us at volunteer@ymcacharlotte.org.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Sports - Central North Region (Keith, McCrorey, Simmons & Stratford Richardson)
The YMCA Central North Region Sports project will encompass the following YMCA Branches: Keith, McCrorey, Simmons & 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. This commitment is roughly two hours a week and includes a one hour practice during the week in the evening and a one hour game on Saturday's. The season will last for 10 weeks and include 8 games. If you are interested in coaching this Fall for our Central North Region, please select the position you wish to coach below. Your profile page will be updated with any requirements you need to complete. Once all items are completed, our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with the next steps. We try to accommodate our coach’s schedules as best as possible when determining practices days/times based on your preferences.
Stratford Richardson 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.
Keith Family YMCA - Adaptive Programs
Our Keith YMCA is looking for volunteers 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.
McCrorey YMCA - Best Buy Teen Tech Center Volunteer
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center will be open to teens 13-18 during after school hours. Volunteers will help teens use various technology, design and complete projects and have fun while learning! The BBTTC is equipped with a full sound studio, 3-D printers, professional grade cameras an editing equipment. This opportunity will be located at the McCrorey YMCA in the new Best Buy Teen Center. As a volunteer at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, you will play a crucial role in fostering an engaging and supportive environment for teenagers to explore technology, develop digital skills, and unleash their creativity. You will work closely with Teen Tech Center staff to assist in various activities and programs aimed at empowering young people through technology.
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**
Lake Norman YMCA Volunteer Interest
New volunteers interested in signing up for volunteer opportunities at the Lake Norman YMCA will sign up to attend an In-Person Volunteer Orientation first. Below is a brief breakdown of the process you should expect as you sign up to Volunteer for the Lake Norman YMCA: - Register yourself in Volunteer Matters and select a date you wish to attend your volunteer orientation. When you sign up for your orientation, it will prompt you to complete a few of the requirements that we have for our program Volunteers including Child Abuse Prevention training online and a background screening. Please make sure these are completed before your in-person orientation. - At this In-Person Volunteer Orientation we will: read and review over the Volunteer Handbook, Check-In document, and Volunteer Orientation Guide, take a Branch Tour and hear more about our current opportunities. When you arrive, please check in at the front desk and they will show you where to go for the orientation. - Once volunteers complete the in-person orientation, you will receive an email with links to all our current volunteer projects that you may start signing up for. Our current opportunities include: - Pickleball Coaching - Youth Sports Summer Basketball Coaching - Y Readers Summer Reading Buddies - Y Kids - Afterschool - Summer Camp - Special Events If you have any questions, please contact lakenormanvolunteers@ymcacharlotte.org. We look forward to having you share your talents at our Y!