Volunteer Project Catalog
Gamble-Nippert YMCA
Do you love basketball? Want to help kids, ages 3 -10, learn to love it too? We have many volunteer opportunities for our winter basketball program. Coaches are needed to teach the fundamentals of basketball, good sportsmanship and to lead their teams in practice and in games. The season will run from January 6th through March 1st. All Ages 3-10 will have a 30-minute team practice followed by a 30-minute game in the gymnasium one weekday night. HOW TO REGISTER: 1. If you received an invitation to coach and have spoken to Nick Hoyt, Director of Small Groups, scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and select BASKETBALL COACH - for your age group and click the blue volunteer button to register. 2. If you have not spoken to a Y Staff member: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button with BASKETBALL COACH- I'M INTERESTED IN COACHING! A member of the Volunteer Staff will reach out to you to schedule a time to discuss the volunteer role, necessary background check, training and logistics of the league. The Staff member will assign you to a team and help you to get started. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y.
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Gamble-Nippert YMCA
Are you ready to lend a hand to make Gamble-Nippert YMCA a better place? We are always in need of help with small projects from painting, to taking out recycling, to minor repairs. Facility volunteers strive to make the Y a welcoming environment as they assist with light cleaning, simple landscaping projects and other beautification projects all year round. We would welcome new people with skills and/or the desire to help refresh and renew our Y so that all people feel welcome in our place. HOW TO REGISTER: Scroll down to the HOLD A POSITION - Facility Volunteer - I'm Interested! Click the blue Volunteer button to register. Volunteers will be asked to create an online account and will be given directions to complete a background check if appropriate (18 and over). Once the registration process is complete, a Y Staff will add you the the Facility Volunteer- Assigned project and will work with you to create a schedule and set a time for orientation and training. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y!
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Gamble-Nippert YMCA
Are you excited about welcoming people to the YMCA and ready to encourage them on their fitness journey? We are looking for volunteers to assist in our Fitness Center. Fitness Center Attendants will have the opportunity to welcome members to the facility, help with questions, and maintain the upkeep of the area (wipe down machines, refill supplies, etc.). This position is perfect if you have an encouraging personality and an eye for details. Volunteer hours are flexible and available 7 days a week. HOW TO REGISTER: A. First, Schedule an INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION - Fitness Center Volunteer- I'm Interested! and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button. A member of the Volunteer Staff will reach out to you to schedule an interview to discuss the volunteer role, necessary background check and training. B. Then, the Y Staff will Assign you a Position on the Volunteer Fitness Center Crew: Once your interview is complete, you will be assigned a position and given a schedule and instructions on how to record your hours when you arrive. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y!
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Gamble-Nippert YMCA
Come help with Food, Fun, and Games every fourth Wednesday of the month after our fitness class. Bring some food, or just yourself, and help celebrate another great month of wellness! HOW TO REGISTER: A. First, Schedule an INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION - Food, Fun and Games and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button. A member of the Volunteer Staff will reach out to you to provide instructions on how to record your hours when you arrive. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y!
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Gamble-Nippert YMCA
Throughout the year, and especially during the Annual Campaign, we rely on our volunteers to be ambassadors and champions of our mission. This is achieved through sharing our stories, communicating our impact, connecting people to our cause and providing them the opportunity to give back to their community by volunteering and donating. There are so many ways volunteers may assist in these efforts. Consider being a virtual fundraiser, make phone calls, or simply help share our stories of impact! One way the YMCA can continue to transform lives in our community is through philanthropy. TO REGISTER: Scroll down to Hold A Position and click the blue Volunteer button. A member of the Development Team will be in contact with you shortly to share information about orientation and training. Thank you for joining us in transforming lives by volunteering your time with our Annual Support Campaign and our advancement efforts.
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Become a part of the Fastest Growing Sport in America! Combining elements of badminton, tennis and ping pong, pickleball is easy to learn and fun for all ages. The Y is looking for volunteers who would like to share their joy of this fun filled game with other members and friends. Here is your chance to help others learn the game, help organize matches and have fun with fitness! Volunteer hours are flexible and available 7 days a week. HOW TO REGISTER: A. First, Schedule an INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION - Pickleball Volunteer- I'm Interested! and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button. Nick Hoyt, Small Groups Director, will reach out to you to schedule an interview to discuss the volunteer role, necessary background check and training. B. Then, the Y Staff will Assign you a Position on the Volunteer Pickleball Crew: Once your interview is complete, you will be assigned a position on the Pickleball Crew and given a schedule and instructions on how to record your hours when you arrive. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y!
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Gamble-Nippert YMCA
The Cincinnati YMCA Synchrogators is a premier synchronized swimming program featuring swimmers from all over the tristate area. Volunteers assist the team in a variety of capacities at meets, practices or with special projects. Beginning this fall 2022, we will use this system, VolunteerMatters, to register for ALL volunteer activities instead of Sign Up Genius. ANYONE who plans to volunteer at the YMCA must create a volunteer account in VolunteerMatters. By creating this account, all volunteers are able to complete the Y's Volunteer Relationship Agreement & Waiver of Liability and acknowledge the Child Protection Policy & Child Abuse Reporting Procedures. Thank you in advance for helping the Y to create a safe and welcoming environment for swimmers, volunteers, and staff. Unlike Sign Up Genius, volunteers must make INDIVIDUAL accounts with unique emails addresses in VolunteerMatters. Please encourage your athlete, family members, and friends who plan to volunteer to create an account. THIS IS A ONE TIME REGISTRATION SET UP. TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT: Scroll down to Hold A Position at the bottom of this page and click on the blue VOLUNTEER buttons for General Volunteer and the system will a walk you through the process to create your account. Please take note of your Username and Password as you will use these again when you would like to volunteer at any Synchrogators' events or other YMCA opportunities. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y!
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Gamble-Nippert YMCA
Volunteers assist our YMCA Member Experience Staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. We are looking for volunteers to join our welcome desk in wishing everyone that walks through our doors a warm welcome and a fond farewell! Welcome Center volunteers will have the opportunity to assist members with checking in as they enter and providing basic information. This position is perfect if you have a joyful personality and enjoy helping others. Volunteer hours are flexible and available 7 days a week. HOW TO REGISTER: A. First, Schedule an INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button. A member of the Volunteer Staff will reach out to you to schedule an interview to discuss the volunteer role, necessary background check and training. B. Then, the Y Staff will Assign you a Position on the Welcome Center Team: Once your interview is complete, you will be assigned a position on the Welcome Center Team and given a schedule and instructions on how to record your hours when you arrive. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y!
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Gamble-Nippert YMCA
Y Gardening Volunteers assist our YMCA Member Experience Staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place for members and our neighbors. We are looking for volunteers to help with the Y Garden located on the YMCA grounds. Volunteers complete a variety of tasks depending on personal interest and the garden needs which may include planning, planting, weeding, watering and other light general maintenance. This role is ideal for those wanting to spend time outside, loving the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and putting their green thumbs to work. It's also a great project to learn about and broaden gardening skills and knowledge. It is also designed for community service hour seekers to fulfill school or non-legal requirements. HOW TO REGISTER: A. First, Schedule an INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button next to Y Garden Volunteer - I'm Interested in Volunteering! A member of the Volunteer Staff will reach out to you to schedule an interview to discuss the volunteer role, necessary background check and training. B. Then, you will be scheduled a Position AFTER your interview: Once your interview is complete and you background check is complete, the Y staff will register you for the HOLD A POSITION - Y Garden Volunteer- Assigned. Your Y staff supervisor will work with you to set up your schedule and your orientation. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y.
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Gamble-Nippert YMCA
A Y Group Leader helps to enhance the Y's mission and will foster relationships, promote belonging, and provide a space for members to feel spiritual/personal achievement. Volunteers have the opportunity to enhance their own knowledge and use and develop their own leadership skills and passions. Y Groups are created based on common interests and passions and the leader helps to coordinate meetings/activities and provides general ongoing support to the group. If you like to help others make meaningful connections this might be a great volunteer opportunity for you! TO REGISTER: Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button next to Y Group Volunteer- I'm interested! A member of the Y staff will be in touch with you shortly to discuss the volunteer tasks, and schedules and to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with as a Small Group Leader and for wanting to make an impact in our community!
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