Brace Family YMCA
Volunteers will assist our Hemby Program staff with multiple of task required to facilitate programs, such as afterschool, homeschool, special events and assisting with Camp Eagle Rock. ***PLEASE NOTE - This program takes place at the Hemby Program Center - 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC 28270
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Brace Family YMCA
Formerly known as Homeschool, YScholars provides a unique learning experience for all. Supplemental learning opportunities for homeschooled students include challenging core academic courses, invigorating physical education classes, and engaging enrichment options. Investigate YScholar programs at select branches to find the best fit for your child’s homeschool education. We are seeking volunteers to help us in our YScholar classrooms to aid teachers with activities and learning lessons. Below you can sign up for the location you wish to volunteer in.
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Brace Family YMCA
Volunteers will assist the staff with engaging the participants in the activities taking place during the program. This curriculum can include (but not limited to) arts/crafts, storytime, games, etc.
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Camp Thunderbird YMCA
Volunteers will assist with the daily care of the horses and facility at the Camp Thunderbird Equestrian Program. Volunteer tasks may range from grooming horses, cleaning stalls, assisting feed horses, manure management in paddocks, or care of tack and equipment. It is preferred that volunteers have previous horse experience, but not required.” Must be a minimum of 13 years or older, able to complete physical tasks such as lifting 50lbs, and complete a barn orientation.
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Childress Klein YMCA
Make your footprints count and join us for Charlotte’s oldest road race, the 46th Annual Corporate Cup 5K, Relay Half Marathon, Half Marathon, & Fun Run! Kicking off the YMCA Race Series for 2024, this fundraiser is the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s largest road race with almost 2,500 runners in 2024. 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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Harris YMCA
Volunteers assisting in a our YMCA Y Kids childcare program will help create a safe, engaging and supportive environment for children. These volunteers will assist staff with activities such as arts and crafts, sports, reading, and playground help. Volunteers will help supervise playtime, encourage positive interactions and ensure children follow safety guidelines. Their role is providing additional support fostering a fun and enriching experience for kids while reinforcing YMCA values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring.
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Keith Family YMCA
Our Keith YMCA is looking for volunteers to help in our Adaptive Programs such as Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance and Swimming. These programs serve individuals with disabilities and offer them inclusive ways of getting involved in programs.
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Keith Family YMCA
Our YMCA Miracle League volunteers will help in a variety of ways on game days! We need volunteers to help coach, serve as a buddy for the YMCA Miracle League teams, work concessions, help announce the game and greeters. Coaches will guide teams to success by teaching participants baseball game-play, helping enhance their social skills and instill confidence in their abilities. Player buddies will assist team members on field and during game play.
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Lake Norman YMCA
Sign up to volunteer at our various community events such as our Polar Plunge, 5k runs and more. Event volunteers typically help with activities such as setup and breakdown, running games & activities and helping with registration. Event volunteers will receive an email the week prior to the event with all the details they will need to know for the day of.
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McCrorey YMCA
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center will be open to teens 13-18 during after school hours. Volunteers will help teens use various technology, design and complete projects and have fun while learning! The BBTTC is equipped with a full sound studio, 3-D printers, professional grade cameras an editing equipment. This opportunity will be located at the McCrorey YMCA in the new Best Buy Teen Center. As a volunteer at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, you will play a crucial role in fostering an engaging and supportive environment for teenagers to explore technology, develop digital skills, and unleash their creativity. You will work closely with Teen Tech Center staff to assist in various activities and programs aimed at empowering young people through technology. Volunteer Types: Drop In - Come spend time in the center and with the teens as your schedule allows. Workshop/Event - Come present to the teens on a topic that you’re passionate about. Mentor - Impact the life of a teen through mentorship (3 month commitment).
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Morrison YMCA
Description: Join our team as a Content Creator! This exciting volunteer position is perfect for individuals aged 13 and up who are passionate about social media and photography. As a Content Creator, you’ll have the unique opportunity to capture the vibrant energy and impactful moments happening at the Morrison Family YMCA. Your photos and videos will help showcase our programs in action, highlighting the joy, connection, and community spirit we foster. Volunteers will engage with participants during various activities, ensuring we capture authentic moments that resonate with our audience. Your creative contributions will be essential in promoting our mission and engaging the community through our marketing efforts and social media platforms. If you have an eye for detail and a knack for storytelling through visuals, we want you on our team! Key Responsibilities: Attend programs and events to take photos and videos. Collaborate with staff to understand key moments to capture. Share content that reflects the spirit and values of the Morrison Family YMCA. Help curate and organize media for our marketing and social media channels. Qualifications: Must be at least 13 years old. A strong interest in photography, videography, and social media. Basic knowledge of social media platforms and photo/video editing is a plus. Ability to work independently and creatively. This role is not only a great way to gain experience but also a chance to make a meaningful impact in our community. Sign up today to be a part of our Content Creators team!
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Morrison YMCA
Join our Volunteer program as an After School Ally and make a difference! As a volunteer, you'll be part of our vibrant afterschool program, filled with activities like homework help, visual arts, games, and sports. Whether you're guiding students through their assignments or joining in on a game, you'll be a positive role model for our participants. This is a fantastic opportunity to have fun, share your knowledge, and take on an important role in shaping young minds. Get ready to inspire and be inspired!
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Morrison YMCA
Volunteers will assist our preschool programs with integrating purposeful and intentionally planned activities that are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching children valuable skills.
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Morrison YMCA
Run! Ballantyne celebrates healthy competition while giving back to the community. The race benefits the YMCA Annual Campaign and kids in need. Your participation supports life-changing Y programs that inspire young potential and promote academic success. Volunteers will assist with this fundraising event in a variety of ways, including (but not limited to) registration/packet-pickup, course monitoring, water stop and start/finish line assistance. *The race will be held at The Amp Ballantyne in the Ballantyne Corporate Park 11115 Upper Avenue Charlotte, NC 28277*
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Morrison YMCA
Volunteer to teach our young athletes how to play and enjoy a sport at the YMCA! Sports volunteers will help us out on game days with various activities such as score keeping, field support, game setup, etc.
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Morrison YMCA
Volunteers will assist the staff with engaging the participants in the activities taking place during the program. This curriculum can include (but not limited to) arts/crafts, storytime, games, etc.
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Stratford Richardson YMCA
The YMCA Central North Region Sports project will encompass the following YMCA Branches: Keith, McCrorey, Simmons & Stratford Richardson. 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 Saturday's. The season will last for 10 weeks and include 8 games. If you are interested in coaching this upcoming season for our Central North Region, please select the position 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. We try to accommodate our coach’s schedules as best as possible when determining practices days/times based on your preferences.
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Association Office – Social Responsibility
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Steele Creek YMCA
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Lake Norman YMCA
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Keith Family YMCA
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Harris YMCA
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Harris YMCA
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Steele Creek YMCA
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Morrison YMCA
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Lowe's YMCA
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Stratford Richardson YMCA
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Dowd YMCA
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Keith Family YMCA
Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers. You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy! Book buddies read with children in our literacy program for 4 weeks (1 hour each week) to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Important: Book buddies should pick the day of the week that works best for them. The day you select will remain your day of the week for all 4 weeks.
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Association Office – Social Responsibility
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to help make our Clay Shoot a success! As a volunteer for this event, you will play a key role in ensuring a safe, fun, and organized experience for all participants. At this fundraising event, volunteers will be paired to a corporate team of 4 and will walk through the Clay Shoot course with them keeping score. All proceeds raised at this event will benefit our YMCA Better Us Campaign and support programs such as our Y Readers Literacy Program and much more.
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Association Office – Social Responsibility
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte has partnered with Nourish Up in Charlotte to help distribute food to our communities in need. Our Food Shares occur during the week at some of our local branches and involve taking the large amounts of donated food, breaking them up into individual boxes and then passing them out to cars as they drive through the line. These opportunities are perfect for groups of 15 or less and make a great team building activity. If you have a group that wishes to come out as a team, let us know by emailing us at volunteer@ymcacharlotte.org.
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Association Office – Social Responsibility
The YMCA Central North Region Sports project will encompass the following YMCA Branches: Keith, McCrorey, Simmons & Stratford Richardson. 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 Saturday's. The season will last for 10 weeks and include 8 games. If you are interested in coaching this upcoming season for our Central North Region, please select the position 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. We try to accommodate our coach’s schedules as best as possible when determining practices days/times based on your preferences.
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Association Office – Social Responsibility
The YMCA Central South Region Sports project will encompass the following YMCA Branches: Dowd, Harris and Johnston 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 Saturday's. The season will last for 10 weeks and include 8 games. If you are interested in coaching this upcoming season for our South Central Region, please select the position 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. We try to accommodate our coach’s schedules as best as possible when determining practices days/times based on your preferences.
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Association Office – Social Responsibility
The YMCA North Region Sports project will encompass the following YMCA Branches: Lake Norman and Lowe's 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 Saturday's. The season will last for 10 weeks and include 8 games. If you are interested in coaching this coming season for our North Region, please select the position 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. We try to accommodate our coach’s schedules as best as possible when determining practices days/times based on your preferences.
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Association Office – Social Responsibility
The YMCA South Region Sports project will encompass the following YMCA Branches: Brace, Morrison, Steele Creek 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 Saturday's. The season will last for 10 weeks and include 8 games. If you are interested in coaching this Spring for our South Region, please select the position 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. We try to accommodate our coach’s schedules as best as possible when determining practices days/times based on your preferences.
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