Volunteer Project Catalog
YMCA Camp Campbell
As a Cabin Leader for our Science Camp program, you will be a camp counselor for 5th or 6th grade students. Arrive on a Monday for a full day of training and leave on Friday afternoon. This is a Monday through Friday overnight commitment in which you will receive 87 service hours. As a Cabin Leader, you will support your Naturalist with behavior management while ensuring your campers are staying safe and having fun. Naturalists will be the ones teaching classes, such as forest and fire ecology, low ropes, teambuilding, animal adaptations, and the night walk, amongst others.
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El Camino YMCA
The Branch Board of Managers provide leadership to the El Camino Y in support of the mission, vision and goals of the YMCA of Silicon Valley. Branch Board of Managers will support the Executive Director in developing and implementing the branch strategic plan goals and will ensure adequate funding through their direct participation in the annual Community Campaign which provides resources for branch and youth development high impact program support. Branch Board of Managers will seek opportunities to increase the Y's visibility and impact in the surrounding community.
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Lewis & Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA
Join us in making a positive impact on young athletes! YMCA Youth Basketball focuses on teaching basketball fundamentals and giving kids a fun, team-oriented experience led by supportive adult role models. Our league encourages skill development through practice and fosters social growth through teamwork. We are seeking energetic and committed volunteer coaches to help develop basketball skills for children ages 5-10. Coaches must be able to dedicate their to help the kids build confidence both on and off the court.
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Lewis & Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA
Join us in making a positive impact on young athletes! The YMCA Youth Soccer Clinics focus on teaching soccer fundamentals and giving kids a fun, team-oriented experience led by supportive adult role models. Our clinics encourages skill development through practice and fosters social growth through teamwork. We are seeking energetic and committed volunteer coaches to help deliver youth soccer clinics for children ages 5-10.
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YMCA Camp Campbell
Apply for a general volunteer role. Specific roles and tasks will be discussed after applying.
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Central YMCA
Looking to give back and make a difference in your community? Join the YMCA as a general volunteer! Whether you're greeting members, helping with events, supporting youth programs, or assisting with facility upkeep, your time and energy help us strengthen our community.
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Mt. Madonna YMCA
Greet and assist seniors as they arrive Help set up tables and meal service areas Serve meals and beverages Support with light clean-up after meals Engage in friendly conversation with participants Friendly, patient, and respectful attitude toward older adults Ability to stand for periods of time and perform light lifting Reliability and punctuality
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Central YMCA
Do you love working with children and want to make a positive impact in a fun, supportive environment? Join our YMCA Kids Club team! As a Kids Club Volunteer, you’ll help provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing space for children while their parents participate in YMCA programs and activities. Responsibilities: Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities (games, crafts, reading, etc.) Create a positive, inclusive, and caring environment Assist staff with setup, cleanup, and behavior guidance Ensure safety and well-being of all children in your care Communicate with parents and staff in a friendly, professional manner
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Mt. Madonna YMCA
Greet and assist seniors as they arrive Help set up tables and meal service areas Serve meals and beverages Support with light clean-up after meals Engage in friendly conversation with participants
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Palo Alto Family YMCA
Our volunteer coaches teach fundamental basketball skills, promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and character development while providing a safe and fun environment for children. Responsibilities include planning and leading practices and games, communicating with parents and staff, fostering positive behavior, and ensuring equal playing time for all children. Coaches are expected to serve as positive role models, follow all YMCA rules and safety guidelines, and complete necessary background checks and training. Practices are once a week in the afternoons and games are Saturdays, times vary.
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El Camino YMCA
We are seeking an energetic and committed Table Tennis instructor to hold clinics on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and Saturdays at 12:00 pm until January 5th.
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Lewis & Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA
As the first friendly face visitors see, our Welcome Desk Attendant creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for everyone who walks through the doors of the East Palo Alto Family YMCA. This team member greets guests with a smile, answers questions, provides information about programs and events, and helps guide people to where they need to go. Whether it’s signing someone up for a class or simply making them feel at home, the Welcome Desk Attendant plays a key role in making our YMCA a welcoming space for all.
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Central YMCA
Join our YMCA team and help make a positive impact in the lives of young athletes! As a volunteer basketball coach or assistant, you’ll guide youth players through the fundamentals of basketball, promote teamwork, and encourage sportsmanship in a fun and safe environment.
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El Camino YMCA
Join us in making a positive impact on young athletes! The YMCA Youth Basketball Program focuses on teaching basketball fundamentals and giving kids a fun, team-oriented experience led by supportive adult role models. Our league encourages skill development through practice and fosters social growth through teamwork. We are seeking energetic and committed volunteer coaches for our winter basketball league Jan-Mar 2026! 1 hour practice Mon-Fri and 1 hour game Saturdays. Ages: Kinder-8th Grade
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Palo Alto Family YMCA
Join us in making a positive impact on young athletes! The YMCA Youth Basketball Program focuses on teaching basketball fundamentals and giving kids a fun, team-oriented experience led by supportive adult role models. Our league encourages skill development through practice and fosters social growth through teamwork. We are seeking energetic and committed volunteer coaches for our summer and fall basketball clinics. Contact our sports coordinator Andres at andres.jimenez@ymcasv.org for program details.
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East Valley Family YMCA
Youth Sports at the Y is for boys and girls (co-ed) who want the opportunity to play in an organized sports program. Skill development, participation, and teamwork are stressed in this non-competitive program. Practice is once a week, for one hour. Games are each Saturday (Time - TBD). VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE NEEDED. Youth sports is run largely by the support of volunteers. Each family's service is instrumental in ensuring a fun and successful experience for our participants. 100% of our Youth Sports teams are coached by volunteer coaches. Many are parents who have children on the same team. There must be at least one parent volunteer to help coach a team. We administer backgrounds checks, in-person interviews, volunteer packet form, volunteer training(s) and Coaches Code of Conduct Form. Please consider volunteering to coach to help us fill this need. Anyone can be a volunteer: coach-moms, dads, aunts or uncles, friends, or college students, through the appropriate trainings. As a volunteer coach, you'll give back to the community and help us teach teamwork and positive values to youth, through sport. Our staff will provide the support needed to become a coach at each practice, including curriculum that offers step-by-step guidance of how to successfully lead a team each session. Our sports program runs on the time, effort and commitment of our volunteers and we appreciate all that you do.
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South Valley Family YMCA
Youth Sports at the Y is for boys and girls (co-ed) who want the opportunity to play in an organized sports program. Skill development, participation, and teamwork are stressed in this non-competitive program. Practice is once a week, for one hour. Games are each Saturday (Time - TBD). VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE NEEDED. Youth sports is run largely by the support of volunteers. Each family's service is instrumental in ensuring a fun and successful experience for our participants. 100% of our Youth Sports teams are coached by volunteer coaches. Many are parents who have children on the same team. There must be at least one parent volunteer to help coach a team. We administer backgrounds checks, in-person interviews, volunteer packet form, volunteer training(s) and Coaches Code of Conduct Form. Please consider volunteering to coach to help us fill this need. Anyone can be a volunteer: coach-moms, dads, aunts or uncles, friends, or college students, through the appropriate trainings. As a volunteer coach, you'll give back to the community and help us teach teamwork and positive values to youth, through sport. Our staff will provide the support needed to become a coach at each practice, including curriculum that offers step-by-step guidance of how to successfully lead a team each session. Our sports program runs on the time, effort and commitment of our volunteers and we appreciate all that you do.
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