1. Volunteer Summary:
You can make a big difference at the YMCA! You will help our staff interact with
members and provide a safe and clean facility, for all. You will assist our custodial
team with cleanliness of our fitness center and other program areas, while creating
a positive environment of friendliness. This consists of excellent customer service
by smiling at everyone you encounter and ensuring members and guests are having
fun. It also includes being part of a positive atmosphere that promotes member and
program participant safety and satisfaction in accordance with YMCA policies and
procedures.
2. Volunteer General Responsibilities:
• Assist the custodial team with facility cleanliness in short, three-hour shifts
on weekdays
• Engage in member and guest conversations through fun and positive
interactions
• Follow all procedures and policies of the department, branch and association
3. Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum age of 15
• Good communication skills and patience when working around members and
guests working out
• Dedicated to member safety and the Y mission and philosophy
• 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:
• Must be physically capable to kneel and clean treadmills, ellipticals and other
machines as necessary
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 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.
