Health and Wellness Program Volunteer

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.