Volunteer at the YMCA

 

YMCA Volunteers contribute thousands of hours each year helping the YMCA of Greater Rochester build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Whether you want to help people improve their overall health, support children and youth as they grow into adults, create a welcoming environment or simply make a difference in someone's life, the YMCA has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to match your passion, skills and schedule:

Volunteers are needed for a number of YMCA programs, including youth sports coaches, Wellness Center assistants, facility tour guides, child care volunteers and special event coordinators.

Support volunteers:

Work in the office, Member Service Center or around the grounds.

Fundraising volunteers:

Raise funds for our campaigns (annual, capital, special or sustaining); work on endowment development; or work at/run special events.

Policy volunteers:

Serve on the Board of Management, and help to guide the programs and services at local YMCA branches. Boards of Management are further divided into committee groups, which focus on finance, membership, marketing, financial development, program development and property/facility management.

Ambassadors Club:

Many branches have an Ambassadors Club, whose main focus is to help build relationships with members through participation and communication. Our Ambassadors serve as YMCA advocates in the community, and often assist with facility tours, serve as greeters and help with special events.

Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering is more than just sharing your time and passion, it's about the satisfaction of knowing you are helping people become stronger, giving back to your community and gaining valuable work experience that will enhance your career opportunities.

Here are just a few of the many benefits you will receive from volunteering:

• The fulfillment from knowing 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
• Be part of an organization with a history of giving back to its community
• Complete your community service hour requirement

Please email volunteering@rochesterymca.org if you have any questions about volunteering with the YMCA.