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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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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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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