Opportunities From: Volunteer | YMCA of the North

Description

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. 

Volunteer General Responsibilities

Represents the Y mission to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Demonstrate the YMCA core values: honesty, responsibility, caring, equity and respect at all times.  Inspires and supports older adult members ages 50 to 105 in the FW community. Maintains positive relationships with members, Y employees and supervisor. Communicates in a timely manner with members, Y employees and supervisor. Attends semi-annual volunteer training meetings/performance reviews. Willingness to learn, ask questions and share new and better ways to engage members. Ensures safety protocols are followed and privacy and confidentiality of members. Maintains knowledge and if necessary, carries out emergency action plan. Communicates questions or reports incidents to supervisor in timely way. For outdoor activities and off site activities, collaborates additional planning in collaboration with FW supervisorTakes attendance at beginning of activity. Turns attendance sheet to supervisor or Member Services at completion of activity.

Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements 

Ability to volunteer one event per month Good verbal and written communication skillsDedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the YMCA Volunteer applicationFace-to-face interview Criminal Background CheckSigned Code of Conduct Completion of online New Volunteer Orientation (NVO)

 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 responsibile 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.