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 programs,
interacting with youth and helping us to ensure a positive, nurturing
environment. You will be responsible for assisting in after school, summer or
Interactive Play Center (IPC) youth development programs. This includes providing
excellent customer service in a safe, enjoyable, and positive atmosphere that
promotes member and program participant safety and satisfaction in accordance
with YMCA policies and procedures.
2. Volunteer General Responsibilities:
• Assist after school staff in monitoring all youth in after school programs
• Help with preparations for after school activities such as gym and room setup, handing out snacks and taking attendance
• Engage in activities set out for participants to keep youth interested
• Follow all procedures and policies of the department, branch and Association
3. Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum age of 18
• Good communication skills and patience when working with youth and
parents
• 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 of exercising with youth participants
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.
