Opportunities From: Volunteer | YMCA of the North

General Branch Volunteer Services

 

Contact:  Molly Ruby

email:   Molly.Ruby@ymcamn.org

 

1. Volunteer Opportunity:

Join the YMCA team as a volunteer and help create a positive impact in your community! Volunteers play a key role in supporting our programs, services, and events, ensuring the YMCA remains a welcoming and vibrant space for all.

2. General YMCA Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Partner with YMCA Leadership Team to assist in key program areas, including Member Services, Youth Activities, ForeverWell, Kids Stuff programs, Aquatics, and more. Provide general support as needed to help maintain smooth daily operations and an inclusive atmosphere for members and participants. 

3. YMCA Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:

• Passion for giving back to the community 

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• A commitment to member safety and to promoting the YMCA’s mission of fostering healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

• 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.

Enthusiasm for giving back to the community. Strong communication and teamwork skills. A commitment to promoting the YMCA’s mission of fostering healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

For background check help contact Sterling Volunteers directly at: 

Email: theadvocates@sterlingvolunteers.com 

Phone: (855) 326-1860, Option 3  (7am-7pm)