Opportunities From: Volunteer | YMCA of the North

You can make a difference in the lives of young people by volunteering to work 
with youth in your community! You will help our staff team with program interacting with community members and helping with distribution of food to ensure a positive, nurturing environment. 

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 antioppressive 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 Child Care Program Volunteer will help our Child Care team provide quality care to children in a positive, nurturing environment.

For information: [email protected]

2. Volunteer General Responsibilities:
• Greet children and parents making them feel welcome
• Play and initiate age-appropriate games and activities with children
• Help us maintain a safe play environment
• Communicate courteously with team members, children, and parents
• Help us ensure that program supplies are organized at the end of day/shift
• Follow all procedures and policies of the department, branch and Association

3. Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum age of 16
• Volunteer application
• Face-to-face interview
• Criminal Background Check
• Reference Check
• Signed Code of Conduct
• Completion of online New Volunteer Orientation (NVO)

4. Physical Demands:
Ability to lead and participate in physical activities that may include but are
not limited to walking, standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching,
running, throwing and kicking.

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 supervisor, Branch Executive or other designated YMCA team member.