Volunteer Opportunities
What is a volunteer?
A Volunteer is an individual who reaches out beyond the confines of paid employment and of normal responsibilities to contribute time and service to a cause in the belief that his/her activity is benefical to others as well as personlly satisfying. A YMCA volunteer is defined as anyone who willingly gives time to help the YMCA accomplish its mission without getting paid by the Y.
Volunteers, by their very nature, help root the YMCA to its identity as an association of people motivated by an ethic of service. They enable the YMCA to offer programs and services more affordably. Through the giving of their talents and expertise, the YMCA can expand the variety and scope of programs offered to the members and the community.
Every person has a unique reason for choosing the YMCA; some place the most value on the child development and asset building in youth we serve, some want to associate with an organization at the heart of the community in which they live and appreciate the value of the services we provide others want their children to be exposed to the heart of volunteerism and community upon which the YMCA is built. Whatever the reason, people continue to count on the YMCA and we want to be able to count on you.
George Williams founded the Young Men's Christian Association in 1844, was a volunteer. He saw a community need and created the YMCA to help fill that need. We have been a volunteer-driven organization ever since. The mission and goals of the Young Men's Christian Association have changed from its inception in 1844, but what has not changed is the concern for the welfare of the people in our community. Volunteers can and do make a difference.
VOLUNTEER CATEGORIES
Policy Volunteers: Those who serve on Y boards and committees, and those who act as trustees.
Program Volunteers: Those who have direct contact with Y members and people in the community. They help the Y lead and deliver programs and services, help with membership; or serve on program advisory councils. They may also offer community service as participants in a program, i.e. Teen Leaders.
Fund-raising Volunteers: Those responsible for the leadership and legwork that goes into successful fundraising campaigns and special events.
Managerial Volunteers: Those who serve in the management and administration of the Y, usually lending special skill or talent in accounting, architecture, public relations, etc.
Support Volunteers: Those who help out in the office, in the locker room, in the facility, on the grounds, and in many other important ways.
You can send your request for more information regarding volunteer opportunities at the Riverside Family YMCA On-Line.