Volunteer Projects
Harris YMCA Volunteer Projects
At the Y, we believe that when people come together for a common cause, the whole community is strengthened. When you become a volunteer, you have the opportunity to share your blessings with those who need it most. Volunteering with the YMCA is powerful because you’re not just joining a mission, you’re joining a community of like minded people who want to make a difference. There are so many exciting and meaningful ways to get involved and volunteer at the Y. Branch projects are listed below, if you are interested in projects going on throughout our association, Click Here.
- Volunteer FAQ’s, handbook, and how-to documents
- For more information contact: harrisvolunteers@ymcacharlotte.org
- If you are already registered to be a volunteer, click here to log in
Volunteer Projects
Harris YMCA - Y Kids Child Care Program
Volunteers will assist with our various childcare programs such as preschool, drop-in childcare, etc.
Harris YMCA Summer Day Camp Volunteer
Volunteers will assist with traditional day camp activities, games, crafts and all the various activities that make summer camp fun! As part of volunteering for summer camps, volunteers are asked to volunteer for the entire week of camp, and for the same 4-hour shift each day. Volunteers wishing to with the traditional day camp program at the Harris YMCA programs during the summer must complete our interest form to be cleared to volunteer with our programs and complete an application to work through your availability for the summer. Please visit our Summer Camp Volunteer Interest page (https://ymcacharlotte.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/469) to indicate your interest and submit your application. After you are approved, we will reach out via email to go through details for signing up for shifts as a volunteer this summer. Adults only: Interested in greeting our campers as they arrive to Camp? Sign up for morning shifts as a Camp Carline Greeter here on Thursdays and Fridays to welcome our campers and make sure they get to their assigned location. You do not need to sign up on the interest page listed above or go through the application process. You must, however, have an active profile in Volunteer Matters and complete any requirements listed.
Harris YMCA - Preschool & Preschool Camps
Volunteers will assist our preschool programs with integrating purposeful and intentionally planned activities that are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching children valuable skills. Volunteers should go down to the Cato Education Center and report to the Preschool Office.
Harris YMCA - Sunny Harris Hutchinson Memorial Golf Tournament
Join us for the 4th Annual Sunny Harris Hutchinson Memorial Golf Tournament that will benefit the YMCA Better Us Campaign to help us address critical community needs and provide high-impact programs that change lives. Volunteers will assist with setup, check-in/registration, pre-event activities, course/hole monitoring and post-event activities.
Harris YMCA Traditional Camp Interest
Camp Volunteer opportunities are available in the Traditional Day Camp for Summer 2024. Volunteers interested in signing up to volunteer for Traditional Camp program opportunities will sign up within this project to initiate the start of the camp volunteer process. Below is a brief breakdown of the process you should expect as you sign up to volunteer as a Harris YMCA Summer Camp volunteer. Make sure you complete ALL steps listed below. 1. Sign up in this project to indicate your interest in becoming a volunteer. 2. Create a profile in Volunteer Matters at https://ymcacharlotte.volunteermatters.org/register If you already have a profile, skip this step. 3. On your Volunteer Matters profile, you may be prompted to complete a few requirements that we have for or Summer Camp Volunteers. These must be completed prior to your application being approved to volunteer. 4. Complete the Harris YMCA 2024 Summer Camp Volunteer Application. Use this link to access and submit the application: https://forms.gle/g7VY8ZyPcXFfkYp18 After these items are complete and your application is approved to volunteer, you will receive an email from the Volunteer Coordinator with details on how to sign up for the shifts you plan to volunteer. You will then be contacted with details on where to report on your first day as a camp volunteer. If you have any questions, please email harrisvolunteers@ymcacharlotte.org. We look forward to having you volunteer with us this summer.
Harris YMCA - ESL Volunteer
The Harris YMCA offers English as a Second Language classes to immigrants and newcomers from our community three times per week, September to June. The program seeks to acculturate the students and build community, while providing participants with the language skills they seek in order to improve their lives and the lives of their families. Ways to volunteer: OCCASIONALLY: Registration assistance *Welcome & guide new students through the registration process *Speaking or understanding Spanish is helpful, but not required *Available 1-4 times (for a 3-hour shift/am or pm) in these months: March, August and December. *Spring 2024 dates: March 18-19 (9am-12pm and/or 6-9pm) WEEKLY: Dual-Language Conversation Groups *Strong command of English and/or Spanish languages *Interested in those with other backgrounds and experiences *Guide a small group facilitating activities specially created to promote conversation skills and multiculturalism. *Available on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm. *Winter 2024 dates: January 31-March 6 *Spring 2024 dates: April 24-May 29 * Fall 2024 dates: October 16-November 20 QUARTERLY: 1-1/Small Group Tutoring *Have strong command of English language *Interested in those with other backgrounds and experiences *Guide introductory level students through a study of brief lessons covering Basic English grammar and vocabulary *Requires 6-week commitment on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm *Spring 2024 dates: April 24-May 29 * Fall 2024 dates: October 16-November 20 **ALL volunteers will work under the guidance of the Harris YMCA Community Development Director. Volunteer training and all materials are provided. ESL Volunteers meet at the Harris YMCA CATO Education Center**