The YMCA believes that people enrich their own lives when they enrich the lives of others. All YMCA endeavors involve a partnership of volunteer and staff teams dedicated to creating healthy communities where individuals and families have opportunities to reach their potential.
Volunteering allows you to:
- Develop and learn new skills
- Share your skills and talents with others
- Meet a wide variety of people and make new friends
- Inspire someone and be a positive role model
- Fulfill personal needs and goals
- Gain valuable work experience
- Give back to your community
- Be part of an organization that values your contributions
Volunteer Opportunities:
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Advisory - Volunteers who provide leadership in advising the YMCA regarding important issues and overall direction; providing advice or feedback, usually in a group setting (i.e. Building Advisory Committees, Focus Groups)
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Program - Volunteers working in program delivery to support many high quality programs enjoyed by the community (i.e. Group Fitness Leader, Leaders Corps, Swim instructor)
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Philanthropy - Volunteers who raise funds on behalf of the YMCA through individual campaigning/storytelling to ensure that YMCA programs are open to all regardless of financial cirucumstances (i.e. Strong Kids Campaign)
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Policy - Volunteers who are members of the Board of Directors and/or Board Committees.Children and Youth Assistant
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Special Events - Volunteers who plan, promote and run events including fundraising events that fall outside normal program activities (i.e. Spin-a-thon, Turkey Roll, Chill Zone, Fall Fun Fair)
Ready to give back to your community? Download our Volunteer Application form. Please see Volunteer Job Postings for specific roles that may be of interest to you.
For more volunteer information please contact Genevieve Hladysh at (905) 667-1515 ext 8033 or contact the membership centre nearest you.
