Volunteer Project Catalog
Charles River YMCA
Instructors and Instructor Aides for Adaptive Aquatic program teaching swimming and water safety. Working 1:1 with participants with disabilities in the water, or aiding instructor in small group lessons. Will train.
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Charles River YMCA
This is a volunteer opportunity for the Charles River YMCA's Out-of-School-Time program. Volunteers will help engage children in a variety of active play games, enrichment activities, and student-led projects to foster a "school-like" environment of leading and learning. If you enjoy spending time with kids and helping them learn about the world around them, this is for you! Please contact Evan Bogan for further information (ebogan@ymcaboston.org).
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North Suburban YMCA
Helping to support with birthday parties we offer here! Helping with set up of activities, helping with handing out food/snacks, and clean up after the party. Must be ages 16 + to volunteer and be comfortable working with kids.
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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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Burbank YMCA
Volunteers needed to help day of support and cheering on volunteers. Volunteers can also help setup and cleanup day of event. October 6th, 9:00am. Please plan to arrive early for setting up event.
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Charles River YMCA
This is a volunteer opportunity for the Charles River YMCA's Scamper Camp Summer Camp. Volunteers will help engage preschool-aged children in a variety of active play games, themed crafts, and social-emotional learning projects to foster a "school-like" environment of leading and learning. If you enjoy spending time with kids and helping them learn about the world around them, this is for you! Please contact Evan Bogan for further information (ebogan@ymcaboston.org).
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Charles River YMCA
We need volunteers for various aspects of the Road Race Event and the Family Event after the race. September 22nd, 8:30am-12:30pm.
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North Suburban YMCA
Looking for volunteers to help out in our Child Watch room annually. Either mornings shifts or evenings. We are open Monday-Friday 7:45am-11am and 4:45pm-7pm. Saturday mornings 7:45am 11am. Child Watch is closed on Sundays
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YMCA of Greater Boston
The YMCA of Greater Boston is helping with necessary supports to newcomers in the Boston area. The Y is a place where these families can come to take a shower, have breakfast and lunch and while parents are taking ESOL and job training classes, we need help facilitating activities in the gym for their children. We are looking for donations of children's accessories such as strollers, umbrella strollers, pack-n-plays(portable cribs), bouncy seats and diapers as well as toiletries and clothing for the parents such as coats, sneakers, socks and toiletries. Donations are needed at the Huntington Ave YMCA and The Wang YMCA of Chinatown.
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Wang YMCA of Chinatown
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game with the main purposes for our youth is to work on storytelling, critical decision making skills, and creativity. Experience being the Dungeon Master is preferred.
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East Boston YMCA
Volunteers needed for day of event support and cheering on participants. We also need volunteers for setup and cleanup tasks. October 27th, 10:00am. Plan to arrive early for setup of event.
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Oak Square YMCA
Members of the Event Committee will work alongside the YMCA Executive Director and the Board of Advisors to assist with planning of the Oak Square Y's larger scale events & fundraisers.
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YMCA Food Distribution Warehouse
Visit our food distribution warehouse in East Boston, Tuesday-Thursday from 9am-1pm. Help us pack groceries donated by the Boston Food Bank, which we deliver to over 40 sites in the Greater Boston area. We deliver food to serve 2,400 people per day.
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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. Experience in facilitation, developing curriculum, and an interest/background in the following: STEM, Health & Medicine, Law & Government, Education, Money & Banking, Creative Exploration, Arts & Communication, Entrepreneurship
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Huntington Ave YMCA
Need Help Running a Cooking Club, Leadership Club, and Fundraising Club
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Wang YMCA of Chinatown
The volunteer would be instructing the following class description up to 1-2x/wk. "Classes stress self-discipline and a high code of personal conduct. They also emphasize the mind-body connection and encourage students to practice regularly for maximum physical and mental health benefits."
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YMCA of Greater Boston
We are looking for volunteers to meet us at the Mobile Market location and help us support the market. This includes helping bag groceries, crowd control, helping shoppers if needed, and helping restock food on the market. Speaking another language is not necessary but a plus! This is a weekly opportunity. A schedule will be attached separately. Must be able to be on their feet for 2 hours or so, speaking Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is definitely a plus but not required. If you have any questions please reach out to Julia Wynn at jwynn@ymcaboston.org
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Huntington Ave YMCA
We seek dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join our NFL Flag Football League as coaches. The ideal candidates will have a passion for football, a commitment to youth development, and the ability to create a positive and fun learning environment for children. Coaches will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading practices and games, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants, and promoting good sportsmanship and teamwork. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and Lead Practices: Develop and implement practice plans that focus on skill development, teamwork, and game understanding. Ensure practices are engaging, inclusive, and fun for all participants. - Game Day Management: Coach and manage the team during games, making strategic decisions, providing feedback, and ensuring all players have the opportunity to participate. - Player Development: Provide individual and group instruction to improve players' skills and knowledge of the game. Encourage players to strive for personal and team improvement. - Safety and Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during practices and games. Adhere to all league safety guidelines and protocols. -Communication: Maintain open and positive communication with players, parents, and league officials. Provide regular updates on team progress and any important information. - Equipment and Field Setup: Assist with the setup and takedown of equipment and fields for practices and games. Ensure all equipment is used and stored properly. - Promote Sportsmanship: Instill values of sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork in all players. Encourage positive behavior on and off the field. Qualifications: - Experience: Previous coaching experience in football or related sports, preferably with youth, is a plus but not required. - Knowledge: Strong understanding of football rules, strategies, and skills. Knowledge of NFL Flag Football rules is a plus. - Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, and league officials. - Leadership: Strong leadership and organizational skills. Ability to manage and motivate a team. - Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Coaching certification or relevant training is a plus. - Availability: Must be available to attend all scheduled practices, games, and meetings throughout the season. Physical Requirements: - Ability to actively engage in physical activity, including running, throwing, and demonstrating football skills. - Ability to lift and carry sports equipment. Benefits: - Gain valuable coaching experience and leadership skills. - Contribute to the development and growth of young athletes. - Make a positive impact in the community. - Network with other volunteers and professionals in the sports field.
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North Suburban YMCA
Volunteers needed for day of support and cheering on participants. We also need volunteers for setup and cleanup tasks. November 3rd, 10:00am. Please plan to arrive early for setup support.
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Oak Square YMCA
Assist with any assigned administrative duty such as phone calls, filing, organizing, answering emails, etc.
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Oak Square YMCA
Volunteers needed for support of day of event and cheering on participants. We also need volunteers to help setup and cleanup day of event. October 20th, 10:00am. Please plan to arrive early for setup.
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Parkway Community YMCA
Looking for volunteer to help in our Child-Watch room. Experience working with children necessary.
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Parkway Community YMCA
We need volunteers who can cheer on participants from the tournament and help set up and cleanup day of event. September 3rd, 10:30am. Please plan to arrive before event starts.
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Parkway Community YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Boston is searching for a sports instructor volunteers to help coach groups of children ages 2 to 14 with instructing sports classes. Classes are on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. Volunteers must possess excellent child/parent communication skills, expertise in a variety of sports and the ability to work independently. Energetic, motivated and well organized individual who has a passion for children and sports. Ages 17+ who have previous coaching experience or played in variety of sports.
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Parkway Community YMCA
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, this volunteer position is responsible for assisting certified YSL Aquatic Instructors during lessons. This position will work only under the supervision of a YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor. Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff. May be required to be in the pool for an extended period of time. At times, be able to lift up to 50 lbs. No experience necessary. Must be able to pass the YMCA of Greater Boston Swim test.
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YMCA of Greater Boston
YMCA of Greater Boston is recruiting volunteer Pickleball Ambassadors that will help play a crucial role in the success of our Pickleball programs and the overall growth of our community. They will provide additional support supervising open play, level testing, court setup, and special event organization. An orientation for new volunteers will be provided to outline the goals of each center's Pickleball programs, expectations, and specific roles they will be fulfilling.
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Roxbury YMCA
Are you interested in giving back to your community? The Roxbury YMCA is seeking volunteers to support our sports programs. We are looking for volunteer coaches in basketball, soccer, baseball, and flag football. This is a great way to connect with our youth and teach teamwork and build their skills in various sports offerings. We would like for you to be at least 18 or older and have knowledge in the specific sports areas.
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YMCA of Greater Boston
This is a volunteer practice coordinator for the YMCA of Greater Boston's US Masters Swimming Practice Centers. Coordinator will manage workouts, lane space, and equipment as needed during practice times. Must have coaching or competitive swimming experience
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Huntington Ave YMCA
Looking for a volunteer Masters Swim Coach on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm-8pm. Must be a strong swimmer and be comfortable coaching.
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YMCA of Greater Boston
Ongoing volunteer opportunity with the Social Responsibility team to support our programs in areas of Hunger Prevention, Housing, Education, and Partnerships.
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Waltham YMCA
Looking for help to set-up, supervise activities and clean -up birthday parties, monthly
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Waltham YMCA
Help needed supervising activities for various family events. Must be energetic and fun.
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Waltham YMCA
Volunteers needed for cheering on participants and cleanup and setup for day of events. October 13th, 10:00am at Waltham YMCA. Please plan to arrive early for setting up event.
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Wang YMCA of Chinatown
These volunteers would help with engagement and monitoring of our members during high volume times in the center. Experience in refereeing basketball and volleyball preferred but not required.
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