YMCAs are first and foremost volunteer organizations. To put it in perspective, not every YMCA has a building, but every YMCA has volunteers. All 2,617 YMCAs are volunteer-founded, volunteer-based, and volunteer-led. Volunteers are at the heart of every YMCA and that is why YMCAs are at the heart of community life in more than 10,000 communities nationwide. From helping Civil War troops more than a century ago to international disaster relief efforts today, YMCAs are one of the nation's leading volunteer organizations.
The basic definition of a
YMCA volunteer is "anyone who willingly gives time to
help the YMCA accomplish its mission without getting
paid by the YMCA." No matter how you help, you'll
make a big difference as you work with others to create
a feeling of connectedness in your community.
Do something good. Volunteer at the YMCA.
Volunteer
Positions
We are currently seeking volunteers for the following
activities:
Preschool
We would love to enrich our program with someone willing to do
cooking activities, special music, reading, or foreign
languages. Once or twice each month would be wonderful.
For more information contact Kathy Freiberg at
kfreiberg@foxvalleyymca.org or 630-552-4100.
To volunteer in the Preschool
Department, the volunteer will have to be willing to fill out
all the necessary papers for DCFS, including fingerprinting.
Sports
Volunteer sports coaches and umpires/referees are always welcome
for our flag football leagues, outdoor soccer, indoor soccer,
floor hockey, youth basketball. Contact Blake Hafenricther
for more information at
bhafenrichter@foxvalleyymca.org or 630-552-4100 x224.
Tri-City
Challenge and
Silver Springs Summer Scamper
We appreciate any volunteers we can get for these events.
Duties can include: Race-day registration (handing out reg.
forms, T-shirts, etc., Race-day set-up and take-down, Handing
out water to racers, Providing assistance/first-aid to racers
during race, Start/Finish line assistance (launching/removing
canoes, giving directions to racers). Contact Blake
Hafenricther for more information at
bhafenrichter@foxvalleyymca.org or 630-552-4100 x224.
Youth Dances
Chaperones are always appreciated for our Youth Dances (4th,
5th, & 6th graders) which are held at both the Central and West
branches. Central Branch dates are the first Friday of
each month while West Branch holds theirs on the third Friday of
each month. Dances run from 6:30-9pm. Call Blake
Hafenrichter at 630-552-4100 x224 for more information, or email
bhafenrichter@foxvalleyymca.org .