Switzerland County YMCA

Volunteer

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The Y is a cause for strengthening communities, committed every day to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your own neighborhood. 

Each of our volunteers helps deliver the benefits of good health, strong connections, greater self-confidence and a sense of security to all who seek it. 

Everyone has something to give – whether it’s time, wisdom, talent, financial support or, caring! Please consider becoming a Y volunteer, we have volunteer opportunities in the following areas:

Youth Sports Coaches – Do you love kids? Here’s your chance to work with youth players, teaching them skills for Basketball, Flag Football, Dance, Cheer , Swim and others.

Youth/Adult Sports Officials – Take charge of the game and use your expertise to officiate YMCA sports programs.

Wellness- Assist others in proper use of equipment or be a cheer team for people trying to reach their fitness goals.

Swim Lesson Aides – Here’s your chance to get wet! You can assist our instructors with lessons, we’ll provide the training, and you bring your swimsuit!

YMCA Fundraiser– Do you love to help others meet a goal? You can be part of our fund-raising team which annually raises to support programs and services at the YMCA

Summer Camp/After School Fun Club Special Guests – Do you have a special talent or trade? Our kids would love to have you share it with them during summer camp or After School Fun Club. Entertainers and professionals welcome!

School-Age Homework Tutors – Help our school-age childcare children excel in school by using your knowledge to assist them with their homework!

Group Classes - Fitness, Sports, Arts, Music, Language, Hobbies, and Crafts, everyone knows how to do something, come share your talent with other members.

YMCA Task Force Volunteers – Would you like to help improve your YMCA? Serve on a committee and help our YMCA staff reach our goals! 

Senior Activities Volunteer – Are you interested in helping to organize, promote, and participate in Senior Citizen activities which may or may not be fitness related. Some examples: Card/Board Games, Special Interest Trips, Nursing Home/Hospital Visitation, Walking/Hiking Clubs, etc.

Child Watch – Do you love kids? We are looking for volunteers who are willing to sit with children ages 6 weeks to 8 years in our Child Watch program which enables caregivers to utilize our facility.  

Front Desk Volunteer
- We are looking for volunteers to help our front desk staff with answering phones, giving tours, keeping up with the towels and also to help make phone calls for membership.
Building/Grounds – Maintenance, painting, cleaning, landscape, building and, use of equipment

Benefits you will receive from volunteering

  • The fulfillment from knowing that you are making a difference in your community
  • New skills, increased confidence and enhanced leadership skills
  • New friends and acquaintances from all walks of life
  • Valuable work experience
  • Being part of an organization with a history of caring for the community

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