Volunteer Project Catalog
YMCA of Greater Boston
Join us as a guest reader in one of our Early Education Centers or After School sites to help promote a love of reading. Morning and afternoon volunteer opportunities are available. Books will be provided; however, we encourage volunteers to bring their own favorite children’s books.
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YMCA Achievers
Come join the Achievers Program! This is an opportunity to connect the corporate world and the local community by developing and conducting programming that allows young people to link with education and industry. program runs every other Saturday from 9:30am-1:00pm . Dates are: 11/1, 11/15. 12/6, 1/10.1/24.2/7. 2/21, 3/7, 3/28
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Wang YMCA of Chinatown
We are looking for dedicated volunteers to teach karate classes for adults. You will guide participants through techniques, forms, and skills, while fostering discipline and confidence. Karate Experience needed.
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Burbank YMCA
This position will support Burbank YMCA Directors in programming. It might include assisting with a class, facilitating a program, chaperoning an event or trip or filling in for an instructor in their absence. The position may also include pre-program preparation including preparing class materials, setting up program space or helping with program marketing.
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Roxbury YMCA
Looking for volunteers to assist and shadow personal trainers and fitness floor staff
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Charlestown YMCA
Help us teach youth the sport of basketball. Prior coaching experience a plus and experience working with youth preferred.
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Charles River YMCA
Weekly opportunity, 1 hour per week, to work with youth and teach basketball fundamentals and understanding of teamwork. Previous experience working with kids (ages 5-13), previous basketball knowledge and coaching experience preferred.
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Oak Square YMCA
We are in need of volunteers to assist children with special needs be successful in our Adaptive Sports Program. Weekly opportunity, beginning 10/6, Every Monday 4:30pm-6:30pm. Helping youth with special needs to experience different sports.
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Charles River YMCA
Saturdays 9am-2pm April 25-June 20, 2026
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YMCA International Learning Center
Volunteers assist with our adult ESOL classes by offering language support and helping students build confidence. Must have passion for working with immigrant communities. Speaking a second language is a plus. Classes are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Morning 9:30am-12pm Afternoon 1pm-3:30pm Evening 6pm-8:30pm
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Charles River YMCA
Looking for volunteer Coaches for Y Madness March 7-March 28 Saturdays, 12-5pm
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YMCA Achievers
Sign-up to be a guest speaker and deliver a 25-minute presentation to 7th-12th grade Y Achievers. You can use the additional time for a Q&A with students, or an interactive activity. Our program is held biweekly Saturdays in the morning at Wentworth College campus in Boston. Meeting time is approximately 10am-11am.
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Wang YMCA of Chinatown
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to coach youth sports for kids aged 3-12 years in football, soccer, and floor hockey. As a Sports Coach, you will lead practices and games, develop basic skills, promote teamwork, and create a positive and encouraging environment for our young athletes. Experience in coaching or playing these sports is preferred but not required.
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