Opportunities From: Volunteer | YMCA of the North

Health & Wellbeing Fitness Floor Volunteer 

1.  Volunteer Summary:  

The Fitness Floor Volunteer will help maintain a clean uncluttered fitness floor as well as assist members with basic questions regarding fitness equipment and how to connect with a Personal Trainer. 

2.  Volunteer General Responsibilities:  

3.  Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements: 

4.  Physical Demands:  

5.  Additional Notes:  

This volunteer opportunity represents the primary needs identified at this time but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The volunteer will also be responsible for taking direction from the Program Director, Branch Executive or other designated YMCA team member. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge 

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.  

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all. 

1. Volunteer Summary: The Health and Wellness volunteer assists with Health and Wellness programming within the YMCA and the communities we support. 2. Volunteer General Responsibilities: • Assist the Wellbeing Director in any of the YMCA Health and Wellness program areas (i.e. personal training, group exercise and aquatics). • Assist in current community health initiatives that the YMCA is currently engaged in. This may include our Community Healthy Living Index. • Assist in growing existing community health events & initiatives that the YMCA is currently engaged in. 3. Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements: • Interest in community health and wellness • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Dedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA • Volunteer application • Face-to-face interview • Criminal Background Check • Signed Code of Conduct • Completion of online New Volunteer Orientation (NVO) 4. Additional Notes: This volunteer opportunity represents the primary needs identified at this time but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The volunteer will also be responsible for taking direction from their supervisor or other designated YMCA team member. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility. The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.

ForeverWell Volunteer Ambassador 

1.  Volunteer Summary:  

The Y’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.  The Y offers a range of health, wellness, educational and social activities for older adults.  The ForeverWell Volunteer Ambassador will aid in building the ForeverWell community through welcoming new members, building relationships and leading/assisting with activities.  A Volunteer Ambassador displays leadership, good relationships, a collaborative spirit and a positive outlook.   

The Volunteer Ambassador is responsible for their assigned activity with minimal level of supervision and acts as a liaison between the group activity and FW Coordinator.  Duties may include, but are not limited to e-mail correspondence, telephone communication, room set-up, greeting members, activity leadership, meeting facilitation, promotion of FW activities and ensure of safety protocols. The overall goal of the position is to assist the ForeverWell Coordinator to create a welcoming and encouraging environment to engage older adult members on their health and wellness journey.   

2.  Volunteer General Responsibilities:  

3.  Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:  

4.  Additional Notes:  

This volunteer opportunity represents the primary needs identified at this time but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The volunteer will also be responsible for taking direction from their supervisor or other designated YMCA team member. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge  

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.  

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all. 

ForeverWell Volunteer Ambassador 

1.  Volunteer Summary:  

The Y’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.  The Y offers a range of health, wellness, educational and social activities for older adults.  The ForeverWell Volunteer Ambassador will aid in building the ForeverWell community through welcoming new members, building relationships and leading/assisting with activities.  A Volunteer Ambassador displays leadership, good relationships, a collaborative spirit and a positive outlook.   

The Volunteer Ambassador is responsible for their assigned activity with minimal level of supervision and acts as a liaison between the group activity and FW Coordinator.  Duties may include, but are not limited to e-mail correspondence, telephone communication, room set-up, greeting members, activity leadership, meeting facilitation, promotion of FW activities and ensure of safety protocols. The overall goal of the position is to assist the ForeverWell Coordinator to create a welcoming and encouraging environment to engage older adult members on their health and wellness journey.   

2.  Volunteer General Responsibilities:  

3.  Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:  

4.  Additional Notes:  

This volunteer opportunity represents the primary needs identified at this time but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The volunteer will also be responsible for taking direction from their supervisor or other designated YMCA team member. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge  

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.  

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.