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
Join us at the Johnston Y for our Fall Festival, proudly taking place during the NoDa Neighborhood Candy Crawl as part of the annual NoDaWeen celebration! This community favorite brings neighbors of all ages together for an afternoon of fall fun. Come dressed in your favorite costume or cozy autumn attire and enjoy a festival lineup packed with yard games, candy, fresh popcorn, arts and crafts, food trucks, local vendors, and more. Whether you're a longtime Y member or new to the neighborhood, this is a great chance to connect with your community, celebrate the season, and make memories with the whole family. We can't wait to see you there!
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North
Our Keith YMCA is looking for volunteers to help in our Adaptive Swimming Progam. These programs serve individuals with disabilities and offer them inclusive ways of getting involved in programs. Volunteers will assist the swim instructor (in the water) with the program participants. The volunteer will engage with the participants while ensuring their safety during the swim lesson.
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North
In 2012, The YMCA of Greater Charlotte and Miracle League generously contributed to the creation of the YMCA Miracle League, which gives children with disabilities a chance to play baseball. We place children on teams of 10 to 12 baseball players for games that last approximately one hour. The YMCA of Greater Charlotte's Miracle League Field is located at the Keith Family YMCA This custom-designed baseball complex hosts Charlotte's first completely wheelchair accessible surface that allows children of all abilities to take the field. We offer several opportunities to partner and volunteer with the Keith Family YMCA Miracle League. As a volunteer, you can help 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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South
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. Please note, this opportunity is for youth to assist with game days. Coaching opportunities are not listed under this project.
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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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Association Office
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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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 20 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!
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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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