Volunteer at the Y
The Y counts on generous volunteers to donate their time and talents to strengthen our community. Y volunteers provide direct support to programs, raise needed funds, support special events and provide leadership by serving on boards. Take a look at our volunteer opportunities or explore the ways you can make an impact as a volunteer at the YMCA.
Volunteering Made Easy:
VolunteerMatters is an online system that eases the process for volunteering at the YMCA and allows you to have a more personalized volunteer experience through:
- Individual volunteer profiles
- Streamlined application process
- Easy sign-up and check-in
- Tracked volunteer hours
- Mobile optimization
Ways to Get Involved:
At the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, volunteers are the champions fulfilling our mission of building healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We encourage all to take an active role in strengthening our community – whether through leading a program, serving as a mentor, raising annual funds or serving on a committee.
Mentorship
As a mentor, you can provide encouragement and guidance to a child or teen who needs support or has similar interests as you. Inspire and help them reach their full potential.
- Adult Mentors ages 21-60+
- Email Mr. Lee at [email protected] for more information
Coach Youth Sports
Support and assist our sports directors, fellow coaches and kids while teaching children important life lessons that build character. All sports coaches and assistants must complete heads-up concussion training.
Water Safety
The YMCA teaches thousands of children water safety education and swim instruction each year. Volunteers help make this life-saving program possible.
Corporate Opportunities
Corporate volunteer opportunities enable employees to use their leadership skills for the greater good, like organizing a clothing drive or distributing meals.
Summer Day Camp
Brighten a child’s day! Be a book reader, a homework helper, teach a special skill, help chaperone a field trip, lead group activities or introduce new creative learning experiences.
Membership Greeters/Wellness Volunteers
Greeters welcome everyone who enters the Y – creating a welcoming and friendly culture. Wellness volunteers ensure areas are welcoming and inviting. You’ll assist members with questions, maintain an organized and clean center, and create a friendly and engaging space for all.
Board Volunteers
Our volunteer advisory board members help improve their local Ys by committing their time and talent to ensure their Y is fiscally and operationally sound and welcoming to all.
Community Food Distribution
Help ensure your neighbors in need receive nourishing food by participating in food drives and mobile food distribution efforts as part of Y Feeds Kids program.
Youth & Government Advisor
Youth and Government is a nation-wide YMCA program. It is a youth-lead leadership club for high school students to learn about the legislative, judicial branches and other components of Texas government.
- Will facilitate a positive experience for the young people who participate in the program
- Visit the Youth and Government page for more information
Other Program Volunteer
Volunteer for one of the below programs:
- Y Feeds Kids
- Adventure Guides
- Future Leaders
- Special Events