Gateway Region YMCA Volunteer Opportunities

a ymca volunteer group at a fresh produce food drive

Volunteers are essential to the Y's cause and to our future as a vital not-for-profit committed to developing community beyond our walls.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Gateway Region YMCA. Please note we are no longer able to accept court-appointed community service hours.

💪 Strengthen Community

🌟 Increase Self-Confidence

✏️ Gain Valuable Skills

🫶 Transform Lives

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Opportunities for Every Interest

Positions include Board of Advisors, Sports Coaches, Gardening, Special Events, Branch Support, Tutoring, and so much more.

A female YMCA staff member wearing a purple shirt reads a book to three children, one Hispanic girl, one Caucasian boy, and an African American boy. All three children are happily listening to the staff member read to them while they sit on a couch in their classroom.

Youth Education

Volunteer positions in Youth Education read to children and help increase reading, math, and English skills. An hour or two can make a huge difference!

Sports Coaching

Teach children to love various sports and teamwork. You can also volunteer with our Adaptive Sports program, promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in sports!

YMCA Food For All Partnership for a Healthier America Volunteers Handing Out Boxes of Fresh Food

Event & Branch Support

Whether it's supporting fundraising events, outreach days, food distribution, etc., there are plenty of ways to support neighbors in our community.

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I volunteer as a youth sports coach here and it is a fabulous experience! I love the program structure that allows me to come in and give my expertise as a coach but I don't have to worry about the details of finding practice time, space or games.