YMCA of Central Kentucky - Youth and Teen Volunteers

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Youth and teen volunteer opportunities!

SPECIAL EVENTS AND NEW PROGRAMS

Middle School Soccer Coaches- coaching 2 – 3 hours for one night a week practices and games on Saturdays
Fall Festivals- a community event where families can come dress in costumes (optional) get their face painted, play games in a fun safe environment. Volunteers would help greet participants, run games and help clean up.

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

At the Y, we believe in nurturing the potential of every child and teen. Volunteers play a crucial role. Here are some current volunteer opportunities:

Buddies for our inclusion programs– working with children and adults with disabilities for 2 hours per week
Black Achiever Mentors – role models to share career experiences with youth
Black Achiever Cluster Leaders – facilitate career topics
Homework Help/Tutors – elementary school after school programs between 2:30 – 6 pm Monday through Friday for reading, math, science, foreign language
Soccer Coaches– coaching 2 – 3 hours practices per week and games on Saturdays
Flag Football Coaches– coaching 2 – 3 hours for one night a week practices and games on Sundays
Referees– for all youth sports, year round opportunities in soccer, flag football, basketball, t-ball
Kid’s Corner – playing with young children in safe space while their guardian works out at the Y
T-ball coach– 2 – 3 hours, one night a week practice and a game either on Saturdays or Monday evenings
Summer Sports Camp Assistants – helping in a week-long sports camp (3 – 5 hours per day Monday through Friday) for kids ages 4 – 13 in various sports like soccer, tennis, basketball and volleyball
Aquatics assistants – help teach kids or adults to swim, twice per week/sessions for 8 weeks
Youth Arcade (Beaumont Centre Y) – playing active games with elementary age children
Swim Lesson Assistants – help with swim lessons for children of all ages and skill levels. Certified Instructors desired in the water and on deck.
Intern– help plan the city-wide aquatic safety program called SPLASH.
Mystery Readers – come as you or dressed in character and share the magic of reading with children at the Child Development Center throughout the month of March.
Before and Afterschool Volunteers – story reading, youth activities assistance; locations throughout the area.
Vacation and Snow Day Assistants – on school conference days, snow days, legal holidays when school is closed, volunteers needed to help with all-day programming activities at various locations throughout the area - games, crafts, trips.

FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Improving the region’s health and well-being is a priority for the Y. Are you a volunteer interested in any of these?

Group Exercise Instructor– teaching one or more classes in a small or large group setting once or more per week
Shaolin helper– assist a Master Instructor with individual and group technique in a 1 hour once per week class if you are currently enrolled in a Shaolin class and the class is a belt lower than your belt.
Wellness Center Assistants – assistance in wellness center areas to greet members, straighten area, wipe down equipment, put away weights
Courtesy Counter Assistants - assistance in welcome areas to greet members, check people in, fold towels.

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Giving back and providing support to our neighbors. Is there a better reason to volunteer at the Y?

Special Event Management– assist with city-wide events such as Reindeer Ramble, SPLASH, Open Water Swim, Fall Family Festivals, and Healthy Kids Day serving thousands of children and families
Handyman Special – camp site preparations, community garden work, aquatic clean up
Clerical– office volunteers to perform basic data entry, prepare mailings, stuff envelopes, filing, etc. Flexible times.
Photographer– help capture the moment at our programs for our marketing and communication pieces
Videographer – film programs for later use in commercials and publicity videos