Volunteer Project Catalog

William M. McDonald YMCA

Reach &Rise® is a national YMCA program designed to build a better future for youth by helping them reach their full potential through the support of caring adults. Established to provide young people in our community with positive adult relationships, adult mentors are matched with youth in our community who they meet with once a week. Mentors serve as role models, friends, and confidants. Mentors are not meant to take the role of a parent or babysitter but to introduce their mentees to new activities to help them grow and learn about themselves and their community. Group Mentor Requirements: - 21+years old - Pass background check - Meet up to 1-3 hours each week, for 12-month commitment Complete 15 hour mentor training over topics: - Basics of youth mentoring - Theoretical approaches to mentoring - Stages of Youth Development - Mental Health Youth May Experience - Safety Issues - Policies& Procedures

Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA

We are so glad that you want to participate in our arts camps at the 4ALL Studio! These are going to be incredible experiences for our kids, giving them a glimpse of the arts and inspiring their interest in creativity! From July 15th to August 2nd, several weeks of various specified arts camps will be held. These camps will include art, dance, theatre, and recording arts so that kids might better understand what it is like to participate in these fields!

Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA

A Community Advisory Board member is a key volunteer who serves a 3-year term and provides the following functions: • Serves as a positive influence and advocate for the YMCA • Supports the mission and vision of the YMCA • Guide operations, monitor financial performance, and lead fundraising activities • Promote center membership and monitor program participation and quality to achieve Association goals • Provide input regarding center needs and make recommendations to the Association board that relate to their respective center • Advise the center staff in matters pertaining to the management of the center operation and monitor the implementation of board policies at the center • Will serve on at least one committee of the Community Advisory Board • Attendance at most YMCA board functions and other YMCA-related activities is expected

Association Childcare

Field Trip chaperones are parents or individuals interested in being a helping hand to our day camp leaders on YMCA field trips. Our Day Camp program takes campers ages 5-12 years of age on a variety of field trips across the DFW and Tarrant County area. From the FTW Zoo to Urban Air and even Lego Land, we travel all over to ensure our day campers receive the best summer possible! Chaperones will be assigned to a group along with a YMCA Day Camp Staff. Volunteers will be responsible for: • guiding campers throughout the entire field trip • help lead activities • load campers on and off of the buses • ensure that all campers are accounted for during the duration of the field trip Volunteer must: • Age perimeters: 18+ • Must fill out an online YMCA Volunteer profile • Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child & Sexual Abuse Training • Must be scheduled assigned to a group with a YMCA Day Camp Staff member • Must communicate with office at least 24 hours in advance if they become unavailable for a scheduled trip

Bedford Center YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA Member Engagement staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. If you have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Assist members with navigating group exercise schedules • Provide equipment training • Assist in setting up or tearing down for classes, launches, and/or events • Assist guests and members in locating and operating equipment on the Wellness Floor and/or in Group Exercise rooms • Clean equipment and Wellness Floor to maintain a welcoming, safe & healthy environment • Notify staff of any necessary equipment maintenance • Age minimum is 16+ • Closed-toe shoes required • Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child & Sexual Abuse Training

Benbrook Community Center YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA Member Engagement staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. If you have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • 2-3 group exercise ambassadors • 1-2 pickleball volunteers for a tournament on Saturday, July 27, 2024 • Assist members with navigating group exercise schedules • Provide equipment training • Assist in setting up or tearing down for classes, launches, and/or events • Assist guests and members in locating and operating equipment on the Wellness Floor and/or in Group Exercise rooms • Clean equipment and Wellness Floor to maintain a welcoming, safe & healthy environment • Notify staff of any necessary equipment maintenance • Age minimum is 16+ • Closed-toe shoes required • Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child & Sexual Abuse Training

Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA Member Engagement staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. If you have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Assist members with navigating group exercise schedules • Provide equipment training • Assist in setting up or tearing down for classes, launches, and/or events • Assist guests and members in locating and operating equipment on the Wellness Floor and/or in Group Exercise rooms • Clean equipment and Wellness Floor to maintain a welcoming, safe & healthy environment • Notify staff of any necessary equipment maintenance • Age minimum is 16+ • Closed-toe shoes required • Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child & Sexual Abuse Training

Hood County YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA Member Engagement staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. If you have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Assist members with navigating group exercise schedules • Provide equipment training • Assist in setting up or tearing down for classes, launches, and/or events • Assist guests and members in locating and operating equipment on the Wellness Floor and/or in Group Exercise rooms • Clean equipment and Wellness Floor to maintain a welcoming, safe & healthy environment • Notify staff of any necessary equipment maintenance • Age minimum is 16+ • Closed-toe shoes required • Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child & Sexual Abuse Training

Northpark YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA Member Engagement staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. If you have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Assist members with navigating group exercise schedules • Provide equipment training • Assist in setting up or tearing down for classes, launches, and/or events • Assist guests and members in locating and operating equipment on the Wellness Floor and/or in Group Exercise rooms • Clean equipment and Wellness Floor to maintain a welcoming, safe & healthy environment • Notify staff of any necessary equipment maintenance • Age minimum is 16+ • Closed-toe shoes required • Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child & Sexual Abuse Training

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth

Interns for the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth will progressively learn and demonstrate competencies to support the leadership staff over the course of their internship. This position is concerned with delivering and coordinating services in the community and helping facilitate and promote a positive membership experience, effective programming, and projects related to the intern's field of study. Under the supervision of the Program Director, Interns will be responsible for learning key roles & responsibilities specific to membership and programming. Interns may also help oversee community service events, organize group activities, and help assist as needed. The intern must possess a variety of Skills: • Lived or Professional experience working with the target population • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated follow through on tasks; multi-project/multi-task orientation • Ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills to help oversee and support program participants • Professional demeanor, pleasant personality, and a sense of humor

Bedford Center YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA staff in providing a unique experience in the martial arts. This role helps teach and support our martial arts program. If you have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us.

William M. McDonald YMCA

This is for a volunteer, member, or community member interested in volunteering at the YMCA in any capacity. We have various volunteer opportunities that may align with your life purpose and interest to simply give back to the community and experience what it is like to be part of our McDonald family. Volunteer opportunities include: Playhouse Volunteers Volunteers will assist our YMCA Playhouse staff in making our YMCA Playhouse a fun, safe, and welcoming place. If you enjoy working with kids and have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Mobile Food Pantry Volunteers If you want to see directly where your services are helping, this is your volunteer opportunity! Every 4th Saturday - hours needed are 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Welcome Center Volunteers Volunteers will assist our YMCA Member Engagement staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. We invite you to join us if you have a fun and helpful personality. All volunteers must pass a criminal background check and complete Child Abuse Prevention Training.

Bedford Center YMCA

Volunteer will assist with set up, check-in and serve lunch to seniors on Monday, Wednesday and/or Fridays. Hours needed are 11am-1pm Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Set-up of room & Tear down • Assist members check-in • Help serve and/or assist with lunch • Help keep supplies stocked • Clean up • Age perimeters: 16+ • Must complete the Child Abuse Prevention Training • Must pass background check

Hood County YMCA

Members of the Hood County Pickleball Committee will have the opportunity to participate in various programs and events during their committee term. Pickleball tournaments, camps and skill orientations.

Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA Playhouse staff in making our YMCA Playhouse a fun, safe and welcoming place. If you enjoy working with kids and have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Greeting Children who come in • Assist in craft activities • Provide assistance to in keeping the kids active and engaged • Help with planning weekly craft calendars • Clean Playhouse areas to provide a welcoming and safe environment • Age perimeters: 14+ • Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child & Sexual Abuse Training

William M. McDonald YMCA

Reach &Rise® is a national YMCA program designed to build a better future for youth by helping them reach their full potential through the support of caring adults. Established to provide young people in our community with positive adult relationships, adult mentors are matched with youth in our community who they meet with once a week. Mentors serve as role models, friends, and confidants. Mentors are not meant to take the role of a parent, babysitter, or financer, but to introduce their mentees to new activities to help them grow and learn about themselves and their community. GROUP MENTOR Program Logistics: FALL& SPRING - 3 Groups - 14 - 16 Weeks - 2 Mentors: 8 Mentees SUMMER - 1 Group - 6 - 8Weeks - 2 Mentors: 8 Mentees Group Mentor Requirements: - 21+years old - Pass background check - Meet up to 2 hours each week Complete mentor training over topics: - Basics of youth mentoring - Theoretical approaches to mentoring - Stages of Youth Development - Facilitating & Managing Groups - Mental Health Youth May Experience - Safety Issues - Policies& Procedures

Bedford Center YMCA

Volunteer will help lead small group activities for our senior members. Activities include but are not limited to Book Club, Meals on Wheels Lunches, Art club, coffee talk etc. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Set-up of room & Tear down • Assist members check-in • Lead group activities • Help keep supplies stocked • Clean up • Age perimeters: 16+ • Must complete the Child Abuse Prevention Training • Must pass background check

Bedford Center YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA Member Engagement staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. If you have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Greeting everyone who walks through our door • Assist members with check-in • Provide basic facility information and tours • Make coffee and keep supplies stocked • Clean community areas to provide a welcoming and safe environment • Age perimeters: 16+ • Must complete the Child Abuse Prevention Training • Must pass background check

Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA Member Engagement staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. If you have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Greeting everyone who walks through our door • Assist members with check-in • Provide basic facility information and tours • Make coffee and keep supplies stocked • Clean community areas to provide a welcoming and safe environment • Age perimeters: 16+ • Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child & Sexual Abuse Training

Hood County YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA Member Engagement staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. If you have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Greeting everyone who walks through our door • Assist members with check-in • Provide basic facility information and tours • Make coffee and keep supplies stocked • Clean community areas to provide a welcoming and safe environment • Age perimeters: 16+ • Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child & Sexual Abuse Training

Northpark YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA Member Engagement staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. If you have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Greeting everyone who walks through our door • Assist members with check-in • Provide basic facility information and tours • Make coffee and keep supplies stocked • Clean community areas to provide a welcoming and safe environment • Age perimeters: 16+ • Must complete the Child Abuse Prevention Training • Must complete a background check

Northwest YMCA

Volunteer will assist our YMCA Member Engagement staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. If you have a fun and helpful personality, we invite you to join us. Volunteer opportunities to include but not limited to: • Greeting everyone who walks through our door • Assist members with check-in • Provide basic facility information and tours • Make coffee and keep supplies stocked • Clean community areas to provide a welcoming and safe environment • Age perimeters: 16+ • Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child & Sexual Abuse Training