Volunteer at the Y
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With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, Y volunteers give men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life the resources and support they need to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to match your passion, skills and schedule.
Volunteers of the Y:
- Lead our Boards of Directors and Committees.
- Raise funds to ensure the Y is accessible to all members of the community.
- Coach our sports teams and teach many of our classes.
- Motivate and support youth in building the character strengths, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, smart life choices, and the pursuit of higher education and goals.
- Extend a hand to help adults who want to do more, be more or live healthier.
- Advocate for the Y’s efforts to influence policies and initiatives that positively impact societal issues of importance to the nation, and your community
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Participate in opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
To learn more about how you can help, please contact your local Y branch or choose from the listing below.
| Bay View YMCA | Suzanne Metzger | 341-3207 | June and July Volunteer Opportunities |
| Carlson MetroCenter | Laura Kroening | 263-4267 | |
| Eastside YMCA | Colleen McGreer | 341-4021 | |
| Lewis Street | Georgia Vosburgh | 325-2572 | |
| Maplewood YMCA | Lisa Greer | 277-1656 | |
| Monroe YMCA | Nicole Meyer | 341-4072 | |
| Northwest YCA | Mary Ellen VanAuker | 723-3023 | |
| Southeast YMCA | Tara Minor | 341-3257 | New Spring 2013 Opportunities |
| Southwest YMCA | Kathie Spotts | 341-4058 | |
| Victor YMCA | Terri Thon | 341-3267 | |
| Westside YMCA | Julie Montgomery | 341-3107 | Yathlon and Kids Tri Volunteers |
| Camp Cory | Patrick Foster | 263-4241 |
BRANCH STAFF MEMBERS: Click here to complete your Volunteer of the Year nomination form.
The YMCA of Greater Rochester will not tolerate child abuse in any way. The YMCA will:
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Take all reports of abuse seriously.
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Screen all staff prior to hiring to ensure the safety of our children.
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Require all staff to sign a YMCA code of contact.
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Monitor all staff interactions with campers to ensure safety.
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Fully cooperate with authorities in all cases of abuse.







