Volunteer Project Catalog
Blue Ash YMCA
Do you love basketball? Want to help kids, ages 3-9, learn to love it too? We have many volunteer opportunities for our fall basketball program. Coaches are needed to teach the fundamentals of basketball, good sportsmanship and to lead their teams in practice and in games. There are two different types of teams to coach: Teams 1 and 2 will practice for 30 minutes and then play their game for 30 minutes that same day. Teams 3-28 will meet TWO times a week: They will practice one hour on a weeknight and play their games on a Saturday. HOW TO REGISTER: 1. If you received an invitation to coach and have spoken to Derek Mast, Sports Director, scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and select BASKETBALL COACH - ASSIGNED BY Y STAFF 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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Do you have a passion for reading and enjoy sharing with others your thoughts and insights about the books you read? Volunteers are needed to coordinate the monthly Y Book Club. We are looking for someone who will lead each group session, coordinate monthly book discussion and notifications. HOW TO REGISTER: A. First, Schedule an INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION - Book Club Leader - 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 as the Book Club Leader: 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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Gardening Volunteers assist our YMCA Member Experience Staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place for members and butterflies. We are looking for volunteers to help with the Butterfly 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, looking for 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 Butterfly 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 - Butterfly 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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We truly care about our members! Our Care Team works to reach out to those who are a part of the Y. Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities that show our members that we care. Do you enjoy writing letters, cards or making the occasional call? Do you like to create, assemble packets and would want to help share some of the exciting activities that the Y has to offer? This committee may be perfect for you. TO REGISTER: Scroll to the bottom the screen and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button next to Care Team - I'm interested! A member of the Y staff will be in touch with you shortly to discuss the volunteer tasks, schedules and to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest in volunteering and for wanting to make an impact with our members!
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Do you love making a space feel welcoming? Bring your decorating skills to the Y! We are building a committee of friendly people who want to help decorate the lobby for all of the different holidays throughout the year. Help brighten up the lobby and keep it merry and joyful! We are also looking for help organizing our decorating supplies on Tuesday, 4/30 from 12 pm - 2 pm (or however long you can stay!). TO REGISTER: Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button next to the volunteer opportunity you are interested in. You will be able to register and/or create an account if you are new to our volunteer online system. Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Blue Ash Y and for your continued efforts to make an impact for our community!
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Facility Volunteers assist our YMCA Member Experience Staff in making our YMCA the most welcoming place. We are looking for volunteers to help with the beautification and maintenance of our facility. Volunteers complete a variety of tasks depending on personal interest and Y needs which may include sprucing up the lobby and fitness centers, assisting with cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and high touch areas, landscaping activities, and other simple light maintenance tasks. This role is ideal for those wanting to provide positive customer service while lending a helping hand. 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 Facility 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 - Facility 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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Volunteers will assist the Group EX instructors instructors during their fitness classes. Volunteers may assist with welcoming the participants, staging equipment, as well as the sanitation and cleanup of the exercise space. Volunteers may, if approved by the instructor, lead routines, assist individual members and demonstrate positions or actions when needed. Volunteers are fully supervised by Y Staff members. HOW TO REGISTER: A. First, Schedule an INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION - Group EX 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 Group EX Volunteer Team: Once your interview is complete, you will be assigned a position on the Group EX Team and be given a schedule for participation 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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Volunteers work alongside staff to provide a safe, nurturing environment which sparks children's imaginations and inspires fun and creative play while parents are striving to achieve their own goals in the fitness center. Volunteers read, play and spend time with children 8 years old and under while assisting our fantastic Y child care staff. HOW TO REGISTER: A. First, Schedule an INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button next to Kids' Club 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 - Kids' Club 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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Join us on Thursday, January 23rd, at 12pm - 2pm, to help put together handmade valentines kits for our members to make valentines for our senior community members. All materials will be provided. All you need to bring is yourself, your family, and a positive attitude! TO REGISTER: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button next to the time you want to volunteer at. You will be able to LOGIN if you have created an account in the past, or REGISTER if you need an account. A member of the Y Staff will reach out to you prior to the event. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y. We hope to be creating special memories with you in the future!
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Would you like to make a positive impact in the life of a child? Volunteers are needed to provide extra support to children and students in the before and after school programs at Blue Ash YMCA, Gamble Montessori, Dater Montessori, and Rising Stars- Vine. Under the guidance of trained Y Staff, volunteers can assist with homework help, arts and crafts, playing games and generally helping the children, preschool to sixth grade, to make learning and living fun. Volunteer opportunities are available at various sites and can be selected based on the volunteer's preferred location and availability. To learn more about becoming an an Out of School Volunteer or to inquire about other ways you can volunteer for this program, schedule an INTERVIEW: TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION Out of School Volunteer - I'm Interested! and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button. A member of the Youth Education and Development Staff will reach out to you to schedule an interview to discuss the volunteer role, necessary background check and training. When volunteering in a childcare or a school setting, you may be required to complete a background check include the following: BCI & FBI fingerprints, state & federal sex offender checks, and the child abuse & neglect registry from Ohio and any other state of residence in the previous five years. Background checks, training and other requirements will be provided and paid for by the YMCA site. Once you have completed the interview process, you will be assigned to the Out of School Volunteer Team- Assigned Position by a Y Staff Member. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the YMCA!
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Do you want to make a difference in the community as part of the Blue Ash Y? Join our Outreach Travel Team, and engage in service projects around the community. Once dates and service projects are set, you will be able to register for them here. TO REGISTER & LET US KNOW YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button next to Outreach Volunteer - I'm Interested! A member of the Y Staff will reach out to you when an event is being planned to share details about the event and ways that you can volunteer. You can then decide if your are available and are able to join in the fun! By registering today, you are not committed to any particular event in the future. Please take note of your username and password, so that you can revisit the volunteer portal again in the future and register with the same account. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y. We hope to be creating special memories with you in the future!
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Pickleball is an important part of the Y. The Pickleball Prep Team helps to make the pickleball courts and surrounding space a safe and welcoming place for all! Volunteers will help prepare a third pickleball court as popularity grows. HOW TO REGISTER: A. First, Schedule an INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION - Pickleball Prep 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 Pool Prep Volunteer Team: Once your interview is complete, you will be assigned a position on the Pool Prep Team and be given a schedule for participation 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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Do you love soccer? Want to help kids, ages 3-12, learn to love it too? We have many volunteer opportunities for our spring soccer program. Coaches are needed to teach the fundamentals of soccer, good sportsmanship and to lead their teams in practice and in games. The season will run from March 31st-May 17th. There are two different types of teams to coach: Teams 1-10 will practice and play on Saturday mornings, they will practice for 30 minutes and then play their game for 30 minutes that same day. Teams 11-22 will play TWO times a week: They will practice one hour on a weeknight and play their games on a Saturday. HOW TO REGISTER: 1. If you received an invitation to coach, scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and select SOCCER COACH - ASSIGNED BY Y STAFF 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 SOCCER 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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Special Events are offered throughout the year at the Blue Ash Y and volunteers are what make them special! We are recruiting members and friends to be a part of a dynamic team that will turn ideas into something amazing! When a volunteer opportunity arises, an email will be sent to all who are interested. Opportunities will vary and if you see one that interests you, you will just need to email back and let the Y staff know. A special event volunteer may commit to helping as much or as little as you are able. Some events may include: Fall Festival - games and activities for all ages Holiday Celebrations - Valentine's Day, Trunk or Treats, 4th of July Celebrations... Parent's Night Out and other fun events for kids and families Beautification Projects around the Y (landscaping, painting and clean up projects) Lunch & Learn Programs for Seniors Summer Pool Parties for Everyone and so much more... TO REGISTER & LET US KNOW YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button next to Special Events - I'm Interested! A member of the Y Staff will reach out to you when an event is being planned to share details about the event and ways that you can volunteer. You can then decide if your are available and are able to join in the fun! By registering today, you are not committed to any particular event in the future. Please take note of your username and password, so that you can revisit the volunteer portal again in the future and register with the same account. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y. We hope to be creating special memories with you in the future!
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Starting on Saturday, September 21, the Special Olympics Assistant will assist the Special Olympics swim team on the pool deck.
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These volunteers will serve on the Swim Team Advisory Board or hold select project positions that assist with swim team related tasks and activities. Volunteers interested in this role should work directly with Y Staff to discuss fit and specific assignments. HOW TO REGISTER: A. After speaking with a Y Swim Team Staff members... Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and click on the blue VOLUNTEER button next to your assignment. The Y Staff will be in touch shortly to discuss future details and how to record our volunteer hours. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y!
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Volunteers will assist the Deck Assistants during Swim Team practices and meets. Volunteers may assist with welcoming and checking in members, staging equipment, as well as the set up and cleanup of the pool deck. Volunteers are fully supervised by Y Staff members. HOW TO REGISTER: A. First, Schedule an INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION - Swim Team Deck 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 Swim Team Deck Volunteer Team: Once your interview is complete, you will be assigned a position on the Swim Team Deck Team and be given a schedule for participation 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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The Blue Ash Dolphins are one of the four competitive swim teams in the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. Volunteers assist the team in a variety of capacities at swim meets throughout the season and with special projects and ongoing activities throughout the year. WHILE THE TEAM WILL CONTINUE TO USE TEAM UNIFY for meet sign-ups, ANYONE who plans to volunteer at the YMCA must also create a volunteer account in VolunteerMatters, the Y's online volunteer portal. By creating this account, all volunteers can 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 Team Unify, volunteers must make individual accounts with unique email addresses in VolunteerMatters. Please encourage your family members and friends who plan to volunteer to create an account. THIS IS A ONE-TIME REGISTRATION STEP FOR DOLPHINS' VOLUNTEERS. TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT: Scroll down to Hold A Position at the bottom of this page and click on the blue VOLUNTEER buttons for Swim Meet 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 this system if you would like to register for other opportunities at the YMCA in the future. Thank you for registering as a volunteer for the Blue Ash Dolphins.
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Blue Ash YMCA will be hosting an Indoor Triathlon on Saturday, February 22nd from 7 am - 10 am. Volunteers are needed to count and time recorders for lap swimming, record spinning distance, and verify distance on treadmill. Sign up today to be a part of this fun and exciting event! TO REGISTER.... Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Volunteer button next to the shift or activity that interests you. A member of the Blue Ash Y staff will contact you with more details about the volunteer experience closer to the event. Thank you in advance for volunteering to make an impact the lives of our neighbors and friends at Blue Ash!
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Volunteers will assist the Water Exercise instructors instructors during their fitness classes. Volunteers may assist with welcoming the participants, staging equipment, as well as the cleanup of the space. Volunteers may, if approved by the instructor, lead routines, assist individual members and demonstrate positions or actions when needed. Volunteers are fully supervised by Y Staff members. HOW TO REGISTER: A. First, Schedule an INTERVIEW: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION - Water Exercise 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 Water Exercise Volunteer Team: Once your interview is complete, you will be assigned a position on the Water Exercise Team and be given a schedule for participation 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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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 next to Welcome Center - 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 are assigned the position, a Y Staff Member will register you in the HOLD A POSITION - Welcome Center- Assigned project. 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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A Y Small Group Leader helps to enhance the Y's mission, fosters relationships, promotes belonging, and provides 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 Leader- I'm interested! A member of the Y staff will be in touch with you shortly to discuss the volunteer tasks, schedules, and will answer any questions. Thank you for your interest in volunteering as a Y Group Leader and for wanting to make an impact in our community!
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YMCA Ambassador Volunteers will support our new members in their fitness journey with a guided fitness center tour, helping new members learn how to turn on the machines, access the sound system, and make adjustments to the equipment. 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 next to YMCA Ambassador - I'm Interested! A member of the 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 are assigned the position, a Y Staff Member will register you in the HOLD A POSITION - YMCA Ambassador- Assigned project. 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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