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Volunteer

Why Volunteer at the YMCA

Volunteering enables people to exercise their vocation or truest expression of self, which may not always be realized through a job or career path. Whatever your age, stage, or status in life, there is great satisfaction to be had in making a difference through volunteering - it is how we can act on our deepest convictions and highest ideals for our community and ourselves.

Whether the motivation is helping out, getting work-related experience, giving back to the community, 'doing what's right', or having fun, the YMCA offers the opportunity to lead and serve and to grow in spirit, mind and body by sharing your time and talent with others. It’s amazing what can happen when you share your time!

Opportunities

The YMCA provides orientation and staff support and training to ensure your experience, as a YMCA volunteer is a satisfying one for you. You determine where you'd like to contribute, what you hope to gain, and your time commitment. You must be 16 years of age to qualify as a volunteer.

Fundraising

Be part of a leadership group that raises funds and creates awareness about the YMCA as a charity.

Child Care Programs

Assist staff in our pre-school or clubhouse school age programs, help with crafts and clean-up time, or support programs in the gym.

Facility

Assist staff to keep our facility clean and well maintained. Seasonal projects sometimes require extra hands on deck!

Fitness Instructor

Consider taking our Fitness Instructor training to become a nationally certified YMCA instructor of group fitness or individual conditioning.

NSCC Gymnasium Programs

If you have experience in coaching or running sports leagues such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, indoor soccer, etc., and want to start one up at the YMCA we want to know about it.

Weight Room Instructor

Share your knowledge: assist members in the weight room and conditioning centre by providing orientation to equipment, personalized training programs and creating a welcoming environment.

Application Form

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please fill out our volunteer form (PDF 109KB) and mail it or hand deliver it to the YMCA Membership Desk.

We look forward to welcoming you as a YMCA volunteer!