Volunteer Project Catalog
A.E. Finley YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages U5-teens. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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Alexander Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages U5-teens. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages U5-teens. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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Kerr Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages U5-teens. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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Kraft Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages U5-teens. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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NW Cary YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages 3 - 10. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA soccer leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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Taylor Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle delivers quality sports programs that infuse the Y mission and the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in God. Each sports program focuses on developing character, community, and skill within an environment of healthy competition and fun. The Y offers separate leagues for players ages U5-teens. Each league features one practice and one game each week, a uniform, equipment, and a trophy. Practices include specific drills to help children develop motor skills and improve coordination. Most importantly, YMCA leagues emphasize teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and fun. All kids play! Volunteers coach our teams and are carefully trained to work with children, build skills, and encourage character development. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service. Coaches will not be allowed to begin the season without completion of all required trainings.
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YMCA of the Triangle
The YMCA of the Triangle Area YOTA Swim Team is an association-wide team comprised of competitors of all ages and skill levels. YOTA offers opportunities for swimmers of many different levels and abilities. This is a year-round activity that emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship and personal achievement. YOTA Swim Team volunteers will have the opportunity to volunteer at swim meets as timers, meet officials, travel trip chaperones, parent advisory committee members and more. Each YOTA swim team volunteer will need to read and agree to the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies before volunteering.
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
Presenting to YMCA After School children on preventative measures for cancer
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YMCA of the Triangle
The Chatham Park YMCA hosts two pools where the community can learn to swim in a friendly, caring environment. At the YMCA of the Triangle, we have been teaching our community how to swim for more than 150 years. At the YMCA, our swim programs teach safety, skill and how to enjoy water activities for a lifetime. Aquatics Volunteers will be supporting the aquatics department with swim lessons, facilities work, or otherwise supporting a fun and safe environment.
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YMCA of the Triangle
YMCA summer camp provides a caring environment for children in rising K -10th grade to explore personal interests, find new talents, build independence and thrive – all with a focus on health and well-being. Volunteers will assist Y staff in all camp activities, including outdoor activities, gym games, arts and crafts, swim time and assembly. Volunteers need to be rising 9th graders or older, be enthusiastic and outgoing, enjoy high energy activities and be willing to commit to at least 12 hours per week for at least 1 week of summer camp.
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Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Southeast Raleigh is rich in culture, diversity and promise. There’s no part of the city with more potential to grow and add vitality to our region than Southeast Raleigh. A positive and sustainable impact is only possible if everyone works together in a way much different than we have in the past. Volunteers are needed to make this promise into reality. Volunteering will be anywhere hands are needed for help in the Southeast Raleigh Purpose-Built Community: community garden, food distribution, black farmers market, Juneteenth celebration, etc.
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Taylor Family YMCA
Camp Blazing Trails is a unique half-day camp that focuses on respect for the environment and the great outdoors. Activities may include hiking, fishing, canoeing and educational sessions with a park ranger. Operated by the Taylor Family YMCA, Camp Blazing Trails is a fully outdoor camp open to rising grade 1 through rising grade 8 located at Crabtree Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC. Camp hours are 8:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. M - F, rain or shine. Volunteers must be 14 (rising grade 9 or older). Volunteers should be comfortable working in a fully outdoor environment and be prepared to work in the sun, rain and dirt. We ask that volunteers commit to at least two days a week for two weeks of service. The weeks do not have to be consecutive and may be spread out over the length of the summer. Volunteer shifts will be 9:30 a.m. - noon, M - F at Crabtree Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC. Possible volunteer task include assisting staff with activity set up and clean up, supply preparation, equipment set up or repair, prepping fishing lines and bait, bead rope cutting, bead sorting, name tag preparation, administrative tasks or other duties as needed. Enjoy the great outdoors as you contribute to an awesome camp experience for our participants!
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A.E. Finley YMCA
Camp Excel, formerly known as YMCA Camp High Hopes, is a Summer Day Camp program offered to children in our community who may already be served through one of our high-needs programs. Camp Excel is fully subsidized by donations to the YMCA's Annual Campaign. At Camp Excel, children participate in character development activities, literacy instruction, sports and swim lessons. Through the YMCA's partnership with Wake County Public Schools, each child will receive a snack and a warm, nutritious meal every day. Volunteers are needed to support the camp group counselors in settting up games/ activities, supervising and interacting with campers.
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Taylor Family YMCA
Camp Excel is a seven-week summer day camp that is fully subsidized by donations to the YMCA's Annual Campaign. Camp Excel is open to students and siblings currently enrolled in Y Learning programs and those that have participated in the past. Through the YMCA's partnership with Wake County Public Schools, each child will receive a snack and breakfast and lunch each day. Every child will also receive swim lessons twice a week through our Y Splash program. At Camp Excel children can choose their activities. This summer camp offers arts and crafts, dance and sports like football, basketball, hockey and soccer. Rising kindergartners will focus on kindergarten readiness. Children in grades 1 - 5 will spend two hours per day engaged in activities to improve math skills and literacy. All children will be working with certified teachers. Operated by the Taylor Family YMCA and the Northwest Cary YMCA, Camp Excel is for kids in rising grades K - 10. Camp Excel is located at West Cary Middle School at 1000 Evans Road, Cary, NC 27513. Camp hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M - F. Volunteers help make camp an exciting experience by assisting counselors lead small groups, engaging in camp experiences, offering support in our literacy center and making all campers feel known, cared for and encouraged in a safe and fun environment. Bilingual Spanish speakers are highly desired. Volunteers are requested June 23 - August 15, M - F 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.. Volunteer opportunities are open to members and non-members 16 & up. We ask that volunteers commit to at least two days a week for four weeks of service at Camp Excel.
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Kraft Family YMCA
Camp G.R.A.C.E. is a day camp designed for children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other special needs. Each session of Camp G.R.A.C.E. operates for one week, with each session focusing on building specific skills incorporating therapeutic ideas from many disciplines. We offer two different sessions: Social Skills and Building Blocks. Social Skills Sessions are designed for children that do not require one-on-one assistance. The focus of these sessions will be on activity skill building, teamwork activities, and social situations. The Building Blocks sessions are designed with a smaller ratio to allow for more individual attention. Throughout their camp session, children will work and play within their huddles to learn new games, complete art projects, participate in music and dog therapy times, and much more. Children will also get to enjoy water activities and sensory integration activities, as well as character and social skills development time. Individuals from the following organizations donated their time and expertise in the formation of Camp G.R.A.C.E.: The YMCA of the Triangle, A Small Miracle, LLC., the Autism Society of North Carolina, Community Partnerships, Maxim Home Health, and independently contracted behavioral psychologists. It is through the generosity and dedication of all of the above-mentioned organizations and donors to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign that we are able to provide Camp G.R.A.C.E. Volunteers will assist staff in the camp's daily activities and upholding YMCA values. Please note: Attending the staff training is strongly recommended and all interviews conducted by the camp director
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YMCA of the Triangle
YMCA Camp Kanata is located on 150 acres in North Carolina, just north of Raleigh, N.C. Camp Kanata is a traditional, coed, overnight summer camp for kids ages 6 – 15. We offer traditional overnight camp activities, such as archery, hiking, swimming, creative arts, and water activities on our 15-acre lake. Camp Kanata offers traditional overnight camp in one-week sessions, a traditional summer day camp in one-week sessions and several overnight weekend camps throughout the fall and spring. We are an affordable, flexible camp and financial assistance is available thanks to our Annual Campaign. Volunteers are needed on Opening Day and Closing Day to welcome campers and direct families around camp. Volunteers can expect to share in the Camp spirit while directing families and answering questions.
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Poole Family YMCA
Poole YMCA offers two volunteer opportuniites wihtin Camp No Limits: 1. Camp G.R.A.C.E. at No Limits Camp G.R.A.C.E. is a day camp designed for children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other special needs. Each session of Camp G.R.A.C.E. operates for one week, with each session focusing on building specific skills incorporating therapeutic ideas from many disciplines. You can learn more about Camp Grace on our website: ymcatriangle.org/programs/c../camp-grace Volunteers will provides supervision to a children in the seasonal day camp designed for children with these special needs. Volunteers will be responsible for implementing activities and maintaining a safe and engaging environment for campers. Experience working with the special needs population strongly encouraged. 2. Summer Day Camp at No Limits Traditional YMCA Summer Day Camps are full-day summer camps held at YMCAs and community locations around the Triangle. These summer camps include a wide variety of activities such as swimming, games, arts and crafts and sports. Volunteers will act as support in programming and activities with the counselors.
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
Volunteer opportunities for this project are limited to student's currently enrolled in CHCCS's TRAC Work Study Program. The YMCA is partnering with Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools' TRAC program to provide meaningful work experience to a select group of students. Students will help with facilities, greeting, and other duties as assigned while working closely with their job coach.
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YMCA of the Triangle
The Clarence E. Lightner YMCA Achievers program introduces teens in grades 6 - 12 to minority adults who guide them through experiences that prepare them for life after high school. Through civic engagement, community service projects, and academic enhancement programs, students make new friends, learn healthy lifestyle choices and prepare for their future.
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NW Cary YMCA
Coffee and Conversation - ESL is a great way for the community (members, guest, program participants and volunteers) to connect with others. The program will promote cultural exchange, friendship and language learning. We hope members will connect with other members and develop a sense of belonging with their Y family as part of the Y’s intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work. We will host Coffee and Conversation - ESL on the second Wednesday of every month in the lobby of the Northwest Cary Y. We will provide coffee, create a safe space for conversation and provide suggested discussion topics to get your started.
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Kraft Family YMCA
Join us in sprucing up our community garden located on our Kraft Family YMCA campus. This is a family-friendly volunteer opportunity with lots of opportunity to get your hands dirty, to fix up and perform routine maintenance, and to keep up with the garden's needs. Volunteers will set their own schedule and self-report their own hours on their volunteer dashboard.
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NW Cary YMCA
The NW Cary YMCA prides itself in maintaining a clean and orderly building. Facility Maintenance volunteers play a key role in prioritizing member safety and take pride in presenting a friendly, aesthetically pleasing, safe and healthy setting for the YMCA members and visitors. Facility Maintenance Volunteers assist our branch operations staff in maintaining the facility and its grounds. Inside, volunteers may be asked to wipe down wellness floor machines, fold towels, vacuum carpets or dust mop floors, wash windows and assist with other tasks to keep our branch in tip-top shape. Occasionally, assistance needed outside of the building may include trash clean up, or assisting with placement of event signage or decorations as an example. Responsibilities are set at the discretion of Facilities Director.
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YMCA of the Triangle
The YMCA prides itself in maintaining a clean and orderly building. Facility Maintenance volunteers play a key role in prioritizing member safety and take pride in presenting a friendly, aesthetically pleasing, safe and healthy setting for the YMCA members and visitors. Facility Maintenance Volunteers assist our branch operations staff in maintaining the facility and its grounds. Inside, volunteers may be asked to wipe down wellness floor machines, fold towels, vacuum carpets or dust mop floors, wash windows and assist with other tasks to keep our branch in tip-top shape. Occasionally, assistance needed outside of the building may include trash clean up, or assisting with placement of event signage or decorations as an example. Responsibilities are set at the discretion of Facilities Director.
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Ingram Family YMCA
The Ingram Family YMCA prides itself in maintaining a clean and orderly building. Facility Maintenance volunteers play a key role in prioritizing member safety and take pride in presenting a friendly, aesthetically pleasing, safe and healthy setting for the YMCA members and visitors. Facility Maintenance Volunteers assist our branch operations staff in maintaining the facility and its grounds. Inside, volunteers may be asked to wipe down wellness floor machines, fold towels, vacuum carpets or dust mop floors, wash windows and assist with other tasks to keep our branch in tip-top shape. Occasionally, assistance needed outside of the building may include trash clean up, or assisting with placement of event signage or decorations as an example. Responsibilities are set at the discretion of Facilities Director.
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A.E. Finley YMCA
Each year the YMCA of the Triangle introduces more than 100 kids ages 7 - 14 to triathlons. We host a youth triathlon in North Raleigh in the late summer. The course is age-specific and kids compete in certain age groups. This year our Finley Frenzy Triathlon will be held on Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Volunteers are needed on race day to help organize attendees, route the course, and balance logistics throughout the day. To learn more about the various ways to assist as a volunteer, scroll down and click "volunteer" next to each role to read more about the responsibilities of each opportunity.
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NW Cary YMCA
A greeter is responsible for ensuring superior guest service and making a positive first impression. It starts from standing at the entrance and greeting members and visitors in a positive and professional manner as a representative of the YMCA. Ready and available to answer questions and direct members and guests to the access desk. A charismatic personality is helpful for this position. Please only sign up for 4 shifts PER WEEK. A phone interview is required before your first shift. Use link below to sign up for a time. https://ymcatriangle.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/601 If you are having trouble find a time that works for you email Kristin.Wendorf@YMCATriangle.org for assistance.
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NW Cary YMCA
Greet all members warmly and assist with the check-in process to ensure a smooth start. Provide exceptional customer service by being courteous, learning members' names, and explaining the class format clearly. Always thank members individually for attending and invite them to future classes, making them feel valued and appreciated. We are looking for strong happy adults! Monday- Friday 1 volunteer 8:45-10:30am Monday- Thursday 2 volunteers 4:30-7:00pm Saturday 2 volunteers 7:45-10:30am Must have orientation before signing up. Please contact Kristin.Wendorf@YMCATriangle.org for orientation time.
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NW Cary YMCA
NW Cary YMCA offers the only homeschool program in the YMCA of the Triangle providing enrichment classes for elementary and middle school age students.
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our onsite child care serves babies (6 weeks) through elementary aged children (8 years) while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Each volunteer will meet with Kid Zone staff prior to their first shift as an Assistant. Participation in an orientation is mandatory for all Kid Zone Volunteers. Contact Alex Cole (Member Engagement Director) to schedule an orientation prior to signing up for your first shift.
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YMCA of the Triangle
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our Kid Zone Care serves babies through elementary aged children while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Volunteers in middle school may apply if they are YMCA of the Triangle Area members. All other volunteers should be rising high schoolers or older.
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Ingram Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our Kid Zone serves babies through elementary-aged children while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Volunteers in middle school may apply if they are YMCA of the Triangle Area members. All other volunteers should be rising high schoolers or older.
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Kraft Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our Kid Zone Care serves babies through elementary aged children while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Volunteers in middle school may apply if they are YMCA of the Triangle Area members. All other volunteers should be rising high schoolers or older.
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NW Cary YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our Kid Zone Care serves babies through elementary aged children while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Volunteers in middle school may apply if they are YMCA of the Triangle Area members. All other volunteers should be rising high schoolers or older. Please sign up for a phone interview through this link one week before you would like to volunteer. https://ymcatriangle.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/601 If any issues occur, feel free to reach out to Kristin.Wendorf@YMCATriangle.org
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Poole Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our Kid Zone Care serves babies through elementary aged children while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Volunteers in middle school may apply if they are YMCA of the Triangle Area members. All other volunteers should be rising high schoolers or older.
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Taylor Family YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our Kid Zone Care serves babies through elementary aged children while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Volunteers in middle school may apply if they are YMCA of the Triangle Area members. All other volunteers should be rising high schoolers or older. Volunteers should sign up for a shift no later than 48 hours to the start of the shift.
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A.E. Finley YMCA
The YMCA of the Triangle is the area's leading provider of quality child care programs. Our Kid Zone Care serves babies through elementary aged children while their parents participate in YMCA onsite programs. Children will participate in games, activities, crafts and outdoor play. Volunteers will assist YMCA staff in games and other activities while maintaining a safe, fun and friendly environment for children and their families. Volunteers in middle school may apply if they are YMCA of the Triangle Area members participating in Leaders Club. All other volunteers should be rising high schoolers or older.
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Taylor Family YMCA
Kinder Camp is a half-day adventure filled with swimming and water play, creative arts, outdoor play, games, assemblies and songs. Different weekly themes add variety to activities throughout the summer. Join us in making this amazing camp for ages 3 – rising Kindergarten the most fun it can be. Our goal is to provide a safe, positive, fun day at camp. When you volunteer at camp you make a positive difference in the life of a child. We ask that volunteers commit to at least two days a week for at least three weeks of service. Volunteers for Kinder Camp must be at least 16 years old. June 23 - August 15 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 1pm.
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Poole Family YMCA
Kindercamp is a half-day summer day camp for our littlest campers. These half-day programs are a great introduction to the structure and rhythm of day camp. Days are filled with songs, games, water play, circle time and crafts. We keep our ratios intentionally low so each camper can have plenty of one-on-one attention and care. Volunteers will assist Kindercamp counselors with the campers ages 3 – rising K.
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Kraft Family YMCA
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week small group health and fitness program for adult cancer survivors. Certified YMCA instructors help participants work to build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve energy levels and self-esteem. Dates of Springs and Fall program are still to be determined. Listed dates are approximate. LIVESTRONG is offered without cost to participants through the YMCA's Annual Campaign.
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A.E. Finley YMCA
The first day of camp can be scary for our new campers. Become a Mama or Papa Bear and help our campers feel comfortable on their first morning. Finley Day Camp is held at A.E. Finley YMCA for K-8th graders. Mama and Papa Bears are at Camp on Monday mornings from 6:50am-9:00am during each week to help children maneuver through the day-one nerves that come along with going to camp. Some things that you will be able to help with during your shift: - Help direct each child to where they are supposed to go - Provide a nurturing spirit to each child as they come to camp - Help giving out name tags
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NW Cary YMCA
The Northwest Car branch will be hosting a Music on the Lawn Series from July 12th through August 16th. Looking for volunteers to help set up, break down, and greet our guests.
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Kraft Family YMCA
Pickleball is a sport that uses elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Players use wooden paddles and a plastic ball with holes. The net is slightly modified and the court is smaller. Volunteers are needed to lead, organize, and communicate with members that participate. Volunteer may assist in the set up and take down of equipment, checking players in, teaching skills to new players and leading the effort to create a fun and welcoming environment for our Pickle Ball Community.
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Kraft Family YMCA
Project SEE is an internship program for high school students in partnership with the Arc of the Triangle. Participants are preselected by the Arc of the Triangle. Project SEE participants will participate in a variety of tasks with the opportunity to learn new vocational skills and have a basic understanding of businesses.
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YMCA of the Triangle
The YMCA of the Triangle is committed to changing hunger in our communities by using YMCA facilities as regional food hubs for meal distribution for families in Wake County. Through a partnership with Wake County, the YMCA of the Triangle has provided more than one million meals since September 2020. Anyone can visit our hub location at Southeast Raleigh YMCA and receive food at no cost. Volunteers will assist in creating a warm, welcoming, nurturing atmosphere for all community participants. Children 12 and younger may participate when accompanied by an adult volunteer. Volunteers will complete all required credentials before reporting to their first day of service.
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YMCA of the Triangle
For 23 years, Championship Week - full of golf and community events - has provided countless memories for fans and attendees young and old. Golfing legends have walked the fairways of Prestonwood Country Club each year, battling for one of the largest purses on the PGA Tour Champions. This fall, the SAS Championship will near $6 million dollars in charitable giving to support area youth educational initiatives with the YMCA of the Triangle being the host charitable organization. The YMCA is partnering with SAS to run the event, and this year we are providing the Marshal for the Championship. Marshals ensure fair play among all participants as well as safety for spectators, and are stationed at locations throughout the course. Focus is on the tees, landing areas, greens and spectator crosswalks.
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YMCA Camp Sea Gull/Seafarer
Campers returning home depart from Raleigh/Durham International Airport. We need volunteers to assist directing and accompanying minors as they arrive at RDU via bus, through ticketing, security and at their gates prior to departure. We need volunteers July 11th and August 8th. We will have flight details during the week leading up to departure. Please plan to be onsite starting at 8:00 AM and staying through at least 1:00 PM. Shifts may be adjusted based on needs as the schedule develops. Volunteers must be 21+ years old and a volunteer training and a background check must be completed (this will be done during the registration process).
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YMCA Camp Sea Gull/Seafarer
Campers can leave and return home via charter bus in certain major Camp markets and cities (Charlotte NC, Atlanta GA, Rockville MD, Raleigh NC). We need volunteers to recreate a bit of magic away from Camp for these campers and their families. Volunteers are asked to interact with families and help greet the bus and parents. Times will vary depending on which city you volunteer. We will be in touch with you regarding the actual time we need you. Volunteers must be 18+ years old.
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YMCA Camp Sea Gull/Seafarer
The Thursday evening before closing of First Session/Mariners II and Second Session/Mariners IV parents are invited for a reception preceding closing day. Volunteers can expect to help at the nametag table, mingle with parents, and answer questions. Volunteers must be 18+ years old. Thursday, July 10th Thursday August 7th Parent Receptions are held from 5-6:30pm The Chelsea – 335 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560
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YMCA of the Triangle
Traditional YMCA Summer Day Camps are full-day summer camps held at YMCAs and community locations around the Triangle. These summer camps include a wide variety of activities such as swimming, games, arts and crafts and sports. Each week of summer camp features a different theme and activities. Our YMCA youth staff members are young adults in high school or college many of whom were campers themselves. They are hard-working, fun and caring role models. Volunteers are needed to assist counselors with activities throughout the day camp day including games, crafts, and centers. Volunteers may also have the opportunity to assist on swim days.
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Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
YMCA traditional Summer Day Camps are packed with activities, games and fun. Campers spend the day swimming, creating crafts and art, playing sports like kickball, pickup basketball, and soccer and playing games like gaga ball and capture the flag. Campers spend time inside and outside during the day depending on the weather and activity. All campers are encouraged to try everything, to do their best and are led by a team of YMCA youth staff and counselors. Campers take two fun field trips each week, and have swim time at our outdoor pool every day! YMCA at Meadowmont Day Camp is open to campers in rising grades K – 6. Volunteers are needed to support the camp group counselors in settting up games/ activities, supervising and interacting with campers.
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Alexander Family YMCA
As a Summer Day Camp Volunteer, you’ll play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for campers. Working alongside YMCA staff and youth counselors, you’ll help supervise activities, support campers as they try new things, and contribute to the positive, energetic atmosphere of camp. Responsibilities may include: -Assisting YMCA staff with group supervision during games, crafts, and sports -Engaging with campers in a friendly, encouraging manner -Helping set up and clean up activity areas -Supporting daily routines and transitions between activities -Modeling YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility Alexander camp volunteers are needed at the following camp locations. You will email the program contact to set up which camp you will be volunteering with: Camp Skyline - Wiley Elementary Camp Blazing Trails - Lake Johnson Wee Camp - Pullen Baptist Church Camp Excel - Ligon Middle School
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NW Cary YMCA
YMCA Summer Swim Teams are for kids ages 5 to 18. Swimmers learn the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship and goal setting. Swimmers compete in a series of weeknight and weekend meets during the summer against other YMCA of the Triangle branches. Assistant Swim Coaches help ages 8 and Under - Practice from 6 to 6:50 p.m. An assistant swim coach supports the head coach by helping run practices, guiding swimmers through drills, and offering feedback on technique. They monitor swimmers' progress and provide individualized attention to improve performance. Swim experience is required, and past swim team experience is recommended. Please Contact Shane Tillett | Shane.Tillett@YMCATriangle.org for more information and an interview.
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Taylor Family YMCA
YMCA youth swim lessons emphasize water safety, skill and stroke development and are offered year-round for swimmers ages 6 - 12 of all skill levels. YMCA swim lessons emphasize water safety, skill and stroke development. Beginning swimmers are introduced to basic stroke movement and learn how to be more comfortable in the water. More advanced swimmers are instructed in stroke technique, endurance and safety skills. YMCA swim lessons have a low child-to-instructor ratio to ensure plenty of time in the water. Swim lessons and classes are available during the week and on weekends. Parents are welcome to watch lessons from the pool deck. Volunteers are utilized as an extra safety measure during the lessons. This allows the instructor to focus solely on one child at a time while the volunteer maintains safety and boundaries with the remainder of the class on the wall. This includes singing songs with the swimmers, playing games, and generally distracting them between turns.
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YMCA of the Triangle
YMCA summer and year-round swim teams emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship and personal achievement. The swim team is dependent on volunteers to make the meets run smoothly. Volunteer opportunities include: Starter/Announcer, Scorekeeper, Stroke and Turn Judges, Clerk of Course (Bull Pen), Kid Pusher, Timer and Hospitality. Scroll down to sign up for the meet and the role that best suits you. If the role specifies a Branch name, that role is reserved for parents from that branch's swim team. The upcoming meets and their dates include: YMCA of the Triangle 2025 Summer Swim Team Championships Date: Saturday, August 2nd Time: 7:00am-1:00pm Location: Triangle Aquatic Center, 275 Convention Dr, Cary, NC 27511
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Taylor Family YMCA
Are you interested in gardening, learning a new hobby, giving back to the community and making new friends? We would love for you to become a volunteer! The Taylor Y Garden was created in the Spring of 2022. Each summer we donate the harvested vegtables to Dorcas Ministries. Our purpose to is to provide food for those in need! Come join the fun!
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NW Cary YMCA
Community Garden Volunteers will assist with various gardening tasks according to the season/growing patterns. Basic gardening tasks may include watering, weeding, thinning, planting, harvesting, etc. All volunteers are asked to bring their own gardening gloves, wear closed toe shoes appropriate for garden work, and encouraged to wear sunscreen and a hat and bring a water bottle. General Community Garden Volunteers will be directed in needed assignments for the day by the Garden Team Leader. Children under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please click here to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAFA82DA3FEC07-growing1#/ For more information go to: https://crosspointe.org/communitygarden or email cdevore@crosspointe.org
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Kraft Family YMCA
The Kraft Family YMCA offers a quality Track Out Program for students in grades K - 8. Our program includes active indoor and outdoor games and activities. The Track out Program is led by a team of high school and older staff who are supervised by full-time YMCA Directors. Volunteers will be high school age and older, and will help with arts and crafts and game time and other responsibilities may include cleaning and administrative tasks.
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NW Cary YMCA
Tell us your passion! The purpose of the orientation is to help match each volunteer with the best available volunteer opportunity to your individual goals. We want you to have a positive experience! This is a REQUIRED credential for all volunteers interested in signing up for a NW Cary Volunteer Project. The shifts available are date/time slots for an interview with the Volunteer Coordinator. SUMMER HOURS: Please email Kristin.Wendorf@YMCATriangle.org to set up a time. (Office hours are only Tuesdays and Thursdays which may delay response times.) During the summer it is by email appointments ONLY. All other steps are still required. Please DO NOT sign up for an overview until AFTER you are registered on Volunteer Matters. You can register here: https://ymcatriangle.volunteermatters.org/register Please DO sign up for an interview AT LEAST ONE WEEKDAY (M-F) IN ADVANCE. The phone interview will take anywhere from 5-15 minutes. Please reach out to Kristin.Wendorf@YMCATriangle.org with any questions. Thank you.
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Kraft Family YMCA
The Kraft YMCA partners with Wake County Public Schools to provide opportunities for Community Based Training as part of WCPSS's Occupational Course of Study. Students enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study through their current high school are eligible to participate. Along with Kraft YMCA staff members, students work with a WCPSS job coach to facilitate and guide their volunteer experience. Students must meet YMCA credentials prior to volunteering. Additional onsite training may also apply.
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Kraft Family YMCA
The Access Desk is the first contact our members have with the Kraft YMCA when they visit. Members are welcomed in an eager, warm and hospitable manner as they scan their card to access the facility, choose a locker and receive a towel. The Access Desk Assistant will contribute to the experience by greeting members in a voice that is nurturing, genuine, hopeful, determined and welcoming. They will help retrieve locker keys for members and fold towels while maintaining a neat work space. Responsibilities set at the discretion of the Welcome Center Coordinator.
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A.E. Finley YMCA
Assist the wellness desk in preparing towels for our guests. Volunteers will greet and welcome guests as they hand out towels. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old or in the YMCA Leaders Club program.
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Kraft Family YMCA
Volunteers will assist in maintaining the daily operations of the facility, including but not limited to: sanitizing cardiovascular and strength training machines, washing windows, dusting, collecting and removing trash, folding towels, etc. Tasks are assigned at the discretion of leadership members of the Operations and/or Wellness staff. Shifts run in approximately 2 hour sessions and may vary based on the availabilities of both the volunteer and the Operations leadership staff member. Contact Helen Rentz at Helen.Rentz@YMCATriangle.org for specific details on scheduling a shift and start date.
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