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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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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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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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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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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North Suburban YMCA
Cleaning and organizing equipment, stocking wipes, engaging with members and building community.
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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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North Suburban YMCA
Looking for a Group Exercise Assistant to assist with set up/breakdown, checking members into class and making sure all are registered.
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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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YMCA of Greater Boston
Help needed with Holiday Dinner for Families in Transition. Set-up, clean-up and serving dinner. Dinner starts at 6pm, help needed from 5pm-9pm.
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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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North Suburban YMCA
Volunteers needed for day of support and cheering on participants. We also need volunteers for setup, registration, race course & water stop, family festival etc. 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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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
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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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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North Suburban YMCA
Join our team of volunteers for youth sports programs and be a mentor, coach, and role model for young athletes (ages 3-13). We are looking for volunteer coaches in basketball, soccer, baseball, flag football and more! 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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Oak Square YMCA
Teen Basketball League for aged 13-18 year olds in need of coaches and referees. League runs every Friday Oct. 4-Dec 13, from 5-7pm Volunteer will referee games, assist with pre/post fitness testing, coach teens in a manner that supports development of sportsmanship/leadership qualities, and help shape a positive /safe environment for our YMCA Youth
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YMCA of Greater Boston
Help set up, serve and clean-up Holiday Dinner given to Families in Transition . Dinner is November 26 from 6-8pm at 316 Huntington Ave Boston. Help needed from 5-9pm.
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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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