Across the country, the YMCA provides people the opportunity to give back and assist their neighbors by offering opportunities to volunteer, advocate, and support programs that strengthen community.

With the Y, you're not just a member of a facility or a volunteer; you're part of a cause. With a shared commitment to improving our community’s health and well-being, nurturing our children, and giving back by supporting our neighbors, you provide the opportunity for others to learn, grow, and thrive.

As a YMCA volunteer, you play a vital role in helping the YMCA increase and extend service to our community. By serving as a role model for young people, helping out in the office or at a special event, raising much-needed funds, or being part of a group or committee working on a neighborhood issue, you make a difference. No matter how you help, you'll make a big impact as you work with others to create a feeling of connectedness in our community. Do something good and volunteer at the YMCA. Download your volunteer application here.

Opportunities include:

Corporate

Summer Parkways Event Coordinator Assistant: Summer Parkways is Spokane’s newest community event highlighting our parks and neighborhoods by closing down city streets temporarily to automobile traffic and converting them to recreational space. People of all ages enjoy a big, moving street party as they follow the route. Volunteers plan and coordinate the events, which will occur in June 2012. The Assistant Event Coordinator will support the Steering Committee with all facets of planning Spokane’s community event celebrating active lifestyles. The result will be to create a successful event by engaging participation of neighbors, vendors and volunteers.

For more information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Corporate Receptionist: If you like people, the YMCA needs you.  We are looking for someone to help in the YMCA Corporate office to greet guests and visitors and direct them to the appropriate area for assistance.  You may be asked accomplish basic computer operations for word processing and provide limited admin support.  Previous experience is not necessary only the ability to smile and speak clearly.  This area is wheel chair accessible.  This is a great opportunity for long time Y supporters to get involved.

For more information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

School Age Care

Summer Day Camp Helper: YMCA Summer Day Camps provide peace of mind for parents looking for a place where their child is well-supervised and active while learning the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Summer Day Camp is a place where they can meet new friends, and learn new skills and talents.  As a volunteer you will assist in providing a fun and safe place through interaction with children in grades 1 – 8. 
We have positions available at all three locations:

Central YMCA:    In Riverfront Park
North YMCA:      10727 N Newport Hwy
Valley YMCA:      2421 N Discovery Place

For more detailed information please visit our programs page or contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspkane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Early Child Care

Located at the Central YMCA, the YMCA's Children’s Center is a fully licensed and accredited early child care facility that provides care for children ages 4 weeks to 6 years.  Volunteers play a vital role by assisting in providing care for children.  From the retired grandmother to the young college intern to simply those that want to give back or pay it forward we need you to help make a positive difference in the lives of our children.  Available areas to support are:

Classroom Assistant: In this position the volunteer assistant can assist the classroom teacher with activity preparation, material rotation and maintaining a clean environment for children, ages 4 weeks to 6 years old. They will also read with the children, help in observing classroom activity, toy & equipment sanitation, and classroom laundry. This volunteer loves children and will also help in the creation and maintenance of a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment.

For more information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Kitchen Aide: Assist in the preparation and serving of food for children ages 4 weeks to 6 years at the Central Spokane YMCA Early Child Care Center. Help with menu planning, record-keeping, inventory, storage of food and equipment, maintain health and safety sanitation standards.

For More information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Teen Programs

The Teen Programs department is always in need of dedicated volunteers who enjoy spending quality time with teenagers and who want to make a difference in the lives of our youth. Be a mentor, a chaperone, or a tutor and support our effort to positively influence teens in our community.

Youth Investment Program: Volunteers for the Youth Investment Program are always needed, and they spend most of their time in the Valley YMCA Greenhouse on horticulture and nature projects, such as seeding, transplanting, and general plant maintenance. They also assist with the Spring and Fall Plant Sales. Their help is invaluable to our work with troubled teens in the Youth Investment Program. Volunteer times vary, and may include some weekends. No experience is necessary, except a love of working with plants and vulnerable youth.

For more information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Friday Night Teen Night Volunteer:  Volunteers assist the Teen Center staff supervise the Friday Night Youth program participants (ages12-18) and help provide a safe, supportive environment for teens every Friday night.  They will play games in the gym, board games in the Teen Center, and engage teens in activities that are planned by Teen Center staff.  Positions are available at our Central, North, and Valley locations.

For more information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Film Club: Film club volunteers will assist the program director in exposing and educating teens to motion picture and music video creation and production.  They will help storyboard, create screenplays to include cutting and editing film, and explore camera use and angles for presentation.  North YMCA location only.

For more information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Music Club: Music program volunteers will assist with teens that want to play instruments, set up Mac garage band, help teens with any questions regarding musical instruments and directing any instrumental or voice music lesson inquiries to the North Teen Director.  May help with special Music events or open mic nights or talents shows.

For more information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Health & Wellness

Wellness Center Assistant: The Volunteer Wellness Center Assistant will be responsible for assisting members, equipment training, provide program modifications and progression while adhering to the National YMCA of the USA Health and Fitness guidelines and policies, and provide Wellness Center floor coverage. Must be willing to build relationships with staff, members and guests. Training provided for those interested.

For more information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Health and Wellness Ambassador: Help create an inviting and welcome atmosphere in the Health and Wellness area by welcoming guests and members and assist them in locating requested equipment, provide information on class times, location, and descriptions and periodically clean equipment to maintain a clean and inviting atmosphere. You will also help monitor the exercise area to ensure age appropriate users are present and are using safe practices. Positions are available at all three locations.

For more information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Membership

Member Engagement Representative: This position will help create an inviting and welcome atmosphere by communicating with and building relationships with members moving them from a casual attitude to committed involvement.  In addition to encouraging guests, and program participants to consider becoming a member of the YMCA, sharing with them the desire of the YMCA to make a positive difference in the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 

For more information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Interpreter:  This position will help create an inviting and welcoming atmosphere by facilitating the communication process with non-verbal or non English speaking members and guests.  As an Interpreter you will listen to the YMCA staff and members and translate in the appropriate language so communication is understood. You will also assist in clarifying and completing forms if necessary.  Russian, Spanish, and American Sign (ASL) are currently needed.

For more information, please contact:
Tony Manley - nmanley@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 479

Youth Sports

Volunteer Coach: Share your knowledge and expertise with a group of children between the ages of 4 years old to 8th grade.  The YMCA can assign you a team of young athletes to teach fair play, teamwork, sportsmanship, skills and fun.  Teams are formed by grade level and school attending across the greater Spokane area.  Sports include:  tackle football, flag football, volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer, baseball (t-ball, pitching machine and kids pitch) and arena football.  Pre-season coach trainings are provided.  Practices are 1-3 times per week and 1 game per week.

For more information, please contact:
Pat Estes - pestes@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 414

Hooops Volunteer:  Hooops is a 3 on 3 basketball tournament that takes place the 3rd weekend of July at the Spokane Valley Mall. Volunteers are needed with set-up, clean-up, court monitoring and other hands-on event activities. Court Monitors are assigned a court for the entire weekend where they officiate and monitor games every half hour. We can place you on a youth, high school or adult court depending on your skill and comfort level. This is an exciting weekend with a lot of basketball.  Volunteers receive lunch, shirt, hat and all the water and sport drink they need to keep refreshed.

For more information, please contact:
Pat Estes - pestes@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 x 414