Volunteer With Us
When you volunteer with us, you are not just giving your time. You are helping create real, lasting change in our community. Our volunteers support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. You will get just as much out of the experience as you give.
Why Volunteer at the Y
- Make a lasting impact in your community.
- Grow and learn new skills and perspectives.
- Stay active and engaged as part of something bigger.
- Inspire the next generation to reach their potential.
- Build connections with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Enhance your network and open new opportunities.
- Experience the joy of giving and making a real difference.
How To Get Started
- Review our current volunteer opportunities below. You can note your interests in the application.
- Complete our Volunteer Application in Paycom by creating a login. Applications are reviewed weekly. Start your application.
- Expect a call or email from one of our Program Coordinators.
- Watch for an email from our Volunteer Coordinator with next steps.
- Complete required screenings. This includes entering information into our background check database, Praesidium, and adding references in Checkster.
- Complete our online Child Abuse Prevention training in Praesidium. Once screenings and training are complete, we will connect you with your supervisor for next steps.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
🛎️ Guest Services Ambassador
Ambassadors help create a welcoming and clean environment for all members and visitors. Light cleaning and organization, friendly guest support, and facility tidiness. Flexible hours.
👟 Girls on the Run Coaches
Coach teams of 10 to 15 girls in grades 3 to 5 with 2 to 4 coaches per team. 8 week season April 13 to June 1. Typical times: Mon Tue Wed 2:30 to 4:15 pm, Thu 12:20 to 2:05 pm, later in the county. Season ends with a 5k at Lake Padden on June 6.
🏀 Youth Sports Basketball Coaches
Help kids build confidence and love of sport. No experience necessary. Fall league Nov 3 to Dec 18. Winter league Jan 5 to Feb 19. One 45 minute practice and one 45 minute game per week. Start times 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Practices Mon or Tue, games Wed or Thu. Spring competitive league Feb 23 to Apr 2 with Tue practice and Wed games.
🧗 Ninja Gym Supervisor
Oversee activities while kids climb, balance, and swing. Training provided. Mon Tue Wed Thu 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Sat 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Choose any shifts.
🎲 Teen Center Drop In Program Volunteers
Support a safe environment where teens build healthy relationships and self reliance through Y values. Any day works for crafts and board games. Specialty themes vary by day.
🛠️ Skilled Volunteers for Youth Programs
Share a practical or technical skill with youth. Examples include computer basics, pickling, crafts, building, design, or everyday know how. Retirees and hobbyists welcome.
🍏 Healthy Living Class Volunteer
Assist instructors for evidence based chronic disease prevention and management programs to help ensure a safe and fun class environment.
🧘 Healthy Living Fitness Class Volunteer Instructor
Lead a class or workshop. Volunteer instructors bring unique additions to our schedule. Past classes include juggling and belly dancing.
🧗♀️ Climbing Wall Volunteers
Support belaying during youth classes, open climb, and events. Training provided. Flexible schedule.
🧒 Early Learning Center Program Volunteer
Play and interact with children. Help during activities and meal times. No diaper or bathroom duties. Mon to Fri 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Pick a day and time that works for you.
🌲 Y Outdoors
Help kids and families explore the outdoors. Ability to walk 1 to 2 miles preferred.
Questions
Reach out to Jillian Politz, Volunteer and Community Enrichment Coordinator. jpolitz@whatcomymca.org or 360 255 0517.