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At
the YMCA, your time and talent go a long way. Every hour you spend as
a YMCA volunteer translates into the caring attention a child or teen
needs to grow up healthy and resilient. It translates into support for
families so they can be successful and strong. Into healthier lives
for people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes. Into a safer,
more viable community that's a good place to live and work.
As a YMCA volunteer, you can lead an exercise class, read to a preschool class, coach a basketball team, cook for a bake sale, design a program brochure, greet people at the front desk, find items for an auction, serve as a role model for young people, help out in the office or at a special event, or be part of a group or committee working on a neighborhood problem. No matter how you help, you'll make a big difference as you work with others to create a feeling of connectedness in your community.
To solve the problems closest to home - or better yet, prevent them - the YMCA needs more people like you.
DO SOMETHING GOOD. VOLUNTEER AT THE YMCA.
YMCAs are first and foremost volunteer organizations. To put it in perspective, not every YMCA has a building, but every YMCA has volunteers. All 2,400-plusYMCAs are volunteer founded, volunteer based, and volunteer led. Local volunteers establish YMCAs - not the YMCA of the USA - and local volunteers run YMCAs, continually ensuring that YMCAs are meeting the unique needs of their communities.
Volunteers are at the heart of every YMCA and that is why YMCAs are at the heart of community life in more than 10,000 communities nationwide. From helping Civil War troops more than a century ago to helping international disaster relief efforts today, YMCAs are one of the nation's leading volunteer organizations.
YMCA Volunteer Facts
Volunteers have been YMCAs'
greatest strength for 150 years. The YMCA movement was founded by a
volunteer and did not have any paid staff until the founding of its
51st YMCA. Each year, YMCAs' commitment to volunteers grows stronger.
In 1999, 600,467 volunteers enabled YMCAs to reach out to nearly 17.9
million people of all ages, incomes and abilities.
If you would like to volunteer for the YMCA of the Suncoast, please contact us! Your time and talents will be greatly appreciated.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities at the Greater Palm Harbor Branch
The Greater Palm Harbor branch has several volunteer opportunities currently available.
BE A MENTOR
Summer Camp - We need volunteers to assist the camp counselors with arts & crafts, physical fitness, dancing, sports and games. We have a variety of camps available that run from 8:00 to 6:00 and the schedule runs all summer. Volunteers can help out for 3 or 4 hour shift or the whole day. Pick a shift or two a week and make a difference in a child’s life!
PLAY LIKE A KID
Kids Zone - We need volunteers to assist the Kids Zone attendants with our various preschool programs. We have a Roots and Shoots Gardening Class every Thursday-12:30-2:15 pm, a Parents Night Out every other Friday from 6:00 to 10:00pm, and also need assistance in the Kids Zone daily from 8:00am to 8:30pm.
TEACH SPORTSMANSHIP
Youth Sports - We need volunteers to assist with our various sports programs. We have a Youth Basketball league every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, a Jr. Striders running program every Saturday from 9:00am to 10:00am and we always need volunteers to help out in the skate park.
MEET YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS
Front desk - Help the membership staff by greeting members, swiping cards, filing and other administrative duties.
COMMIT TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Kids Fishing Challenge June 21st at Wall Springs Park. This annual event is a catch and release tournament for children that benefits the YMCA Keeping The Promise Campaign. We need volunteers to help with set-up, on-site Q&A, vendor assistance, and clean up.
If you are interested, please contact:
Erin Santella
(727) 787-9622
esantella@suncoastymca.org
Volunteer
opportunities at Hernando County School Age Programs
Hernando
County School Age Programs has several volunteer opportunities currently
available.
Location: Office
Shift: M-F 8:00am-6pm
Location: PGES Wee Care
Shift: M-F 7:00am-5pm
Location: CHES Lil'Gators
Shift: M-F 7:00am-5pm
Location: Various sites
Shift: M-F 6:30am-8:30am
M-F 2:30pm-6:00pm
If you are interested, please contact:
Tammy Brinker
(352) 686-9622
Volunteer
opportunities at the High Point Branch
The High Point branch has several volunteer opportunities currently
available.
Title: HIP Club
Title: Sports Coaches Needed.
Title:
Pinellas County School Age Program Volunteer
Shifts: M-F 6:30am-8:30am
M-F
2:30pm-6:00pm
If
you are interested, please contact
Lori Cole
(727) 507-9622
lcole@suncoastymca.org
Volunteer opportunities at the James P. Gills Branch
The James P. Gills branch has several volunteer opportunities currently available.
Title: Associate- Side Entrance
Shifts: M-F 8:30am-12pm
M-F 5pm-8pm
Title: Greeter
Shifts: M/W/F 9am-12pm
Saturday mornings
Title: Kids Zone
Shifts: M-F 8:30am-8:30pm
Sat. 8:30am-1pm
Sun. 11am-2pm
Title: School Age Child Care volunteer
Shifts: M-F 7am-9am
M-F 3pm-6pm
Title: Hospitality Volunteers (for Member Lounge area)
Shifts: All shifts
If you are interested, please contact:
Carrie Tate
Volunteer Coordinator
(727) 375-9622
YMCA READS! Needs You!
The YMCA of the Suncoast is in need of volunteer mentors for YMCA READS!
Impact a child's life today.become a YMCA READS! mentor!
A few facts about YMCA READS!
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45 students currently attend YMCA READS!
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YMCA READS! meets at Belleair elementary school in Pinellas County
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40 students in YMCA READS! still do not have a mentor
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A READS! mentor spends half an hour guiding the student through a prepared literacy development lesson. A second half hour is spent developing a relationship with the student through educational games, activities, and conversation.
To volunteer, please contact:
Ty Vold, Volunteer/READS! Manager
(727) 467-9622
Human
Resources YMCA Branch Liaison
Excellent opportunity to meet staff and help the staff deepen their
relationship with the YMCA. This volunteer will aid staff with the onboarding
process including welcoming staff and aiding with new hire packets.
They will also assist in reviewing timecards. No experience necessary,
training will be provided. The time commitment is one shift each week.
For more information, contact Christine Arms at carms@suncoastymca.org.
Volunteer Orientation
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Contracted Partners
The links below contain resources for independent contractors who provide services for the YMCA.
