South
Volunteers in this role assist Y Kids Child Care staff in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children in our care. Responsibilities may include helping set up and clean up classroom activities, supervising children during playtime and learning activities under staff direction, assisting with snack or mealtime, and supporting staff with basic classroom needs throughout the day. Volunteers work alongside YMCA staff at all times and do not have unsupervised contact with children, in line with our child safety policies. This role is a great fit for anyone who enjoys working with children and wants to support our mission of building healthy spirit, mind, and body for the next generation. A reminder that all volunteers working with children must complete a background check and any required child safety training before their first shift, per YMCA policy.
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Central South
Join us for a festive day of fun, fitness, and community spirit a the Harris YMCA Krueger Reindeer Romp! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this holiday-themed event a success. Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles throughout the morning, including course monitors, water station helpers, kids obstacle course assistance and more. Sign up below and come spread some holiday cheer, earn service hours, and be apart of our beloved holiday tradition.
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Central South
Volunteers in this role assist Y Kids Child Care staff in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children in our care. Responsibilities may include helping set up and clean up classroom activities, supervising children during playtime and learning activities under staff direction, assisting with snack or mealtime, and supporting staff with basic classroom needs throughout the day. Volunteers work alongside YMCA staff at all times and do not have unsupervised contact with children, in line with our child safety policies. This role is a great fit for anyone who enjoys working with children and wants to support our mission of building healthy spirit, mind, and body for the next generation. A reminder that all volunteers working with children must complete a background check and any required child safety training before their first shift, per YMCA policy.
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Center City
Please join us on December 5th for a NoDa Holiday Bizarre. We will welcome the community to enjoy several vendors from our area including art. We would love your support in helping make this Bizarre an exciting day that leads right into our beautiful NoDa Church Christmas Tree Lighting the following day. Join us for the annual NoDa Church Christmas Tree Lighting at Johnston YMCA on December 6, 2026. Enjoy some arts and crafts, snacks and S'more. All are invited to celebrate this beautiful time of year and help brighten up the season as we light up the tree.
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North
Our Keith YMCA is looking for volunteers to help in our Adaptive Basketball Program. These programs serve individuals with disabilities and offer them inclusive ways of getting involved in programs. Volunteers are an integral part of the Adaptive Basketball program. To be frank – we can’t do it without you! Not feeling like an expert in the sport? No problem at all! We’ve done this for over 150 years and have tons of resources to share with you to help you feel more comfortable. This commitment is roughly one hour a week and includes a 30 minute practice and a 30 minute game on Sundays. The season will last for 4 weeks. If you are interested in coaching this upcoming season within our Adaptive Basketball program, please select the position you wish to coach below. Your profile page will be updated with all the requirements you need to complete. Once all items are completed, our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with the next steps.
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North
As part of the McCrorey YMCA's 90th Anniversary Celebration, we invite you to join the McCrorey and Keith YMCA families as we come together to serve our community during this Thanksgiving season. For generations, the YMCA of Greater Charlotte has been a place where neighbors gather, relationships are built, and communities are strengthened through service. This year, we continue that tradition with two special opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Feast of Freedom Thanksgiving Packing Event 📅 November 17 ⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 McCrorey YMCA This will be a "Party with a Purpose" as volunteers, partners, and community members come together to pack Thanksgiving food gift boxes for families who may need extra support during the holiday season. We encourage every volunteer to bring a non-perishable food item to be included in the boxes. Volunteers will be helping to distribute and build boxes to hand out in our drive thru line. Thank you for helping us celebrate 90 years of impact at the McCrorey YMCA through service, compassion, and community. We look forward to serving alongside you this Thanksgiving season. Together, let's share hope, build community, and make this holiday brighter for families across Charlotte.
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South
Volunteers in this role assist Y Kids Child Care staff in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children in our care. Responsibilities may include helping set up and clean up classroom activities, supervising children during playtime and learning activities under staff direction, assisting with snack or mealtime, and supporting staff with basic classroom needs throughout the day. Volunteers work alongside YMCA staff at all times and do not have unsupervised contact with children, in line with our child safety policies. This role is a great fit for anyone who enjoys working with children and wants to support our mission of building healthy spirit, mind, and body for the next generation. A reminder that all volunteers working with children must complete a background check and any required child safety training before their first shift, per YMCA policy.
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Center City
Make your footprints count and join us for Charlotte’s oldest road race, the 47th Annual Corporate Cup 5K, Relay Half Marathon, Half Marathon, & Fun Run! Kicking off the YMCA Race Series for 2026, this fundraiser is the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s largest road race with almost 2,500 runners in 2025. With the community’s support, the race raises funds for the Y’s Better Us Campaign, enabling the Y to offer programs and services that nurture the potential of kids and teens, promote healthy living, foster a sense of social responsibility and strengthen the foundations of community. The race starts and finishes at Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte and is perfect for runners and walkers of all levels – beginner to expert – with a 5K, half marathon, half marathon relay and a fun run. Celebrate the race with a post-race party at the finish line with music, free snacks and vendors. Sign up to volunteer below or sign up to run online at:https://corporatecup.raceroster.com/
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Association Office
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte, in partnership with Nourish Up, is dedicated to addressing food insecurity in our community through Pop-up Food Share events. These events are an opportunity to make a tangible impact by helping distribute food to families in need. Event Overview: At each Pop-up Food Share, volunteers will assist with organizing and distributing food to local families in a drive-thru format. Volunteers will help with: Unpacking large food donations Sorting and packaging food into individual boxes Handing out food to cars as they pass through the line Event Details: Locations: Rotating between 7 YMCA centers across the region Days/Times: Every other Monday and every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to Noon Duration: Shifts are 2 hours long Activity: Volunteers will help setup the pop-up food share and build the boxes of food to be distributed to families through the drive thru line. Ideal Volunteer Groups: Groups of 15 or fewer volunteers are ideal for these events. This is a great team-building opportunity, perfect for corporate groups, community organizations, or family teams. If you or your group is interested in volunteering, please register all volunteers below. Contact us with any questions at volunteer@ymcacharlotte.org. Join us in making a direct impact and serving those who need it most. We look forward to working together to strengthen our community! **Please Note: Groups will be asked to have each member sign up, if spots remain open, we will begin recruiting replacement volunteers 10 days prior.
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Association Office
Volunteers are an integral part of the YMCA Youth Sports Program. To be frank – we can’t do it without you! From coaching to team communication and coordination, we need people just like you to help us teach sportsmanship, teamwork and game fundamentals. Not feeling like an expert in your child’s favorite sport? No problem at all! We’ve done this for over 150 years and have tons of resources to share with you to help you feel more comfortable. This commitment is roughly two hours a week and includes a one hour practice during the week in the evening and a one hour game on Saturdays. The season will last for 8 weeks and include 7 games. If you are interested in coaching this upcoming season at any of our centers, please select the sport you wish to coach below. Your profile page will be updated with any requirements you need to complete. Once all items are completed, our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with the next steps including submitting your team preferences.
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