Volunteer at the Y

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

As a not-for-profit organization, the YMCA appreciates the generosity of volunteers and donors who support our programs.


Consider sharing your time with the YMCA and learn how you can get involved in your community!

 

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

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Volunteer Positions:

Serve Meals in Communities
Y-CAP Volunteer
Summer Camp Reader
Y on the Fly (YOTF)
Career Cluster Speaker
Sports programming at centers
Y Achievers Mentor/ Volunteer
 
For more information on each position please read more below!

 

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Y On The Fly

Program Description: The " Y on the Fly” experience delivers food, education, books, games, physical activity, swim safety lessons, and enrichment activities that are designed to encourage learning and inspire imagination. The program contains two mobile units designed to deliver programs and services to youth in neighborhoods throughout our communities that currently are unable to take full advantage of YMCA programs and services. "Y on the Fly" is made possible by a grant of $90,000 from UnitedHealthcare.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  1. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at [email protected]

For more information about Y on the Fly and how to get involved, please contact: [email protected]

YMCA Food Program

Volunteer Opportunities:

  1. Food Site Server- Help address food insecurity by assisting with serving meals at a community site. 

For more information about Y on the Fly and how to get involved, please contact: [email protected]

 

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Youth And Government™

Program Description: The Youth And Government™ (YAG) program provides high school students a unique hands-on experience with international, national and state issues. Students can participate in several statewide and local conferences hosted by the Tennessee YMCA.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  1. Attorneys or judges help with lawyer and justice components of program. Volunteers meet with YAG lawyer teams to give them presentation tips and assist them with their case.

Contact: Kelley Clack, Youth And Government™ Director

 

Y-CAP (YMCA Community Action Program)

Program Description: This program redirects youth behavior by teaching values and rebuilding families. Y-CAP targets youth 8-12 years old. The program focuses on social emotional learning and teaches specific strategies for deterring juvenile violence. 

Volunteer Opportunities:

  1. Summer Camp Readers- Spend an hour a week at a summer camp location reading to kids. This simple act helps with summer learning loss. 
  2. Summer Camp Helper- Engage with youth in the FUN stuff of Summer…STEM, outdoor activities, swim and more! 

Contact: Email [email protected]

 

Teen Achievers (Y Achievers)

Program Description: To help teens of color set and pursue high educational and career goals resulting in high school graduation and acceptance into and graduation from an institution of higher learning, and successful entry into a career of their choosing.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  1. Mentors – Mentor a high school student as they navigate the path to graduation. Time commitment: Minimum of one (1) hour bi-weekly. This position requires a drug test, background check and training.
  2. Career Cluster Adult Achievers – Speak to teens about your career choices and your profession to encourage youth to finish high school and attend college. Time commitment: One Tuesday evening a month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. No prior experience is necessary.

Contact: Email [email protected]

 

HEALTHY LIVING

Visit your YMCA Center for more information about opportunities to volunteer.

 

 

As part of our commitment to child safety, the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South has a zero-tolerance standard for abuse and inappropriate behavior by staff, members, and volunteers.