Explore Ways You Can Volunteer
Today’s YMCA volunteers join a long list of people who make a difference for individuals and their communities. Volunteers in YMCA of Greater Kansas City also:
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Experience personal growth and a strong sense of purpose
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Model the YMCA’s four core values—Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
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Flexible schedules. Volunteer for an hour, a week, a month or seasonally.
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Enjoy themselves!
Make History as a YMCA Volunteer
The YMCA was founded by civic volunteer Sir George Williams in 1844. His contributions were so significant that he was knighted by Queen Victoria 50 years later. Volunteers have always served as the cornerstone that supports the YMCA movement’s success. When George Williams shared his vision with others, he drew more volunteers to his cause.
Join 3,100 other YMCA volunteers who make a difference in our community! Explore opportunities to establish your own tradition as a volunteer for YMCA of Greater Kansas City. We’ll provide training and support so that you will have fun while making a valuable contribution. While we can’t guarantee KNIGHTHOOD, we can promise that you’ll help build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Aquatics
Lifeguard
If you enjoy spending time in and around the water and helping others do the same, this is a perfect opportunity. You’ll receive training from certified YMCA instructors. Lifeguards must be 16 or older.
Swim Instructor
Teach YMCA swim lessons to youth in a group setting or through private lessons. Instructor requirements include completion of a 100-yard swim, CPR and First Aid certification and YMCA training. Swim instructors must be 16 or older.
Eyes on Deck
Ready to be the eyes and ears of the pool? We look for responsible, dependable people to stand watch on the pool deck while the pool slide is in the water. Their role is to alert lifeguards to potential problems.
Child Care
Child Care Provider
Child care volunteers interact with youth, ages 2 to 12, by reading, singing songs and creating arts and crafts. Volunteers must be 16 or older.
Clerical/Support Volunteers
Be the go-to person for information. You’ll interact with a variety of people, including YMCA facility members, program members and volunteers. Answer questions, by phone or in person, about programs, hours, facility memberships, special events and more.
Greeter
If you're someone who likes to meet new people and chat for a bit, this position may be a good fit. You’ll give facility tours, welcome YMCA members, visitors and volunteers and offer a ready smile people when people walk through our doors.
Special Events
Have just a day? We have just the job. For volunteers who can share their time to assist with one-day events, the YMCA has many different opportunities: Healthy Kids Day, Super Saturday Sign Up, the YMCA Golf Classic and much, much more.
Youth Development
YMCA S.T.A.R.S.
S.T.A.R.S. stands for Strive To Achieve Real Success. Once a week, for at least one hour, high school students and adults work with younger children as mentors and tutors in the Kansas City, Missouri, and Shawnee Mission, Kansas school districts. Contact: School Age Services at 913-345-9622.
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816-561-9622
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YMCA of Greater Kansas City
3100 Broadway Street, Suite 1020
Kansas City, MO 64111
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