Volunteer Project Catalog
Blue Ash YMCA
Do you love basketball? Want to help kids, ages 4-9, 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. The season will run from Oct 13th through Dec 6th. There are two different types of teams to coach: Teams 1,2,3, and 4 will practice for 30 minutes and then play their game for 30 minutes that same day. Teams 5-16 will meet TWO times a week: They will practice 45 minutes 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 Nathan Siwicki, 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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Blue Ash YMCA
Do you love soccer? Want to share that passion with kids ages 3–12? Join us as a volunteer coach in our YMCA soccer league! Coaches help players learn the fundamentals of the game, build good sportsmanship, and enjoy the fun of being part of a team. Season Dates: August 11 – October 4 Teams follow one of two formats: Saturday Teams (Teams 1–10): Practice for 30 minutes, followed by a 30-minute game—all on Saturday mornings. Weeknight + Saturday Teams (Teams 11–19): One 45-minute practice during the week, plus games on Saturdays. How to Register: 1. If you’ve already spoken with Nathan Siwicki, Sports Director: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and select SOCCER COACH – TEAM #, then click the blue Volunteer button to register. 2. If you have not yet spoken with Y staff: Scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and select SOCCER COACH – I’M INTERESTED IN COACHING! Click the blue Volunteer button to register. A staff member will reach out to schedule a time to talk through the role, background check, training, and league schedule. They’ll then help assign you to a team and get you started. Prerequisites: Please complete the following credentials prior to volunteering: Volunteer Relationship Agreement, Liability Waiver, Child Protection Policy, Child Abuse Prevention Training, Lindsay’s Law (Sudden Cardiac Arrest), Heads Up: Concussion Training, Background Check Commitment Type: seasonal, typically 8 weeks, 1-2 days per week Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Y—your time and energy help kids grow on and off the field!
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Clippard YMCA
Do you love basketball? Want to help kids, ages 3-9, 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 October 13th-December 6th. Age Groups 3-6 will practice and play during the week; Age Group 7-9 will practice during the week and play on Saturdays. HOW TO REGISTER: 1. If you received an invitation to coach and have spoken to Joey Allinder, Sports Director, scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and select BASKETBALL COACH - TEAM # (whichever team you are assigned) 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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Clippard YMCA
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 August 11th through October 11th. There are two different types of teams to coach: Teams 1-6 will practice and play on Saturdays. They will practice for 30 minutes and then play their game for 30 minutes that same day. Teams 7-20 will play TWO times a week: They will practice for 45 minutes 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 Joey Allinder, Sports Director, 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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Gamble-Nippert YMCA
Do you love basketball? Want to help kids, ages 3-12, 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 October 13th-December 6th. Age Groups 3-6 will practice and play during the week; Age Group 7-12 will practice during the week and play on Saturdays. HOW TO REGISTER: 1. If you received an invitation to coach and have spoken to Nick Hoyt, Sports Director, scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and select BASKETBALL COACH - TEAM # (whichever team you are assigned) 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
Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion. Fall 2025 Details: The fall 2025 season will be held Sept. 8 - Nov. 15, with our celebratory 5K on 11/15. Our planning process is roughly divided into three sections: Fall 2025 Site application opens 3/24/25 - for schools, community centers, churches, and parks planning to host a team. Coach application opens 6/2/25 – this link will be sent via email to anyone who is listed as a coach on the site application. Coach trainings – once a coach application has been submitted, online training can be completed in June and July with in-person sessions in August. 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 the YMCA and for your continued efforts to make an impact for our community!
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M.E. Lyons YMCA
Ever dream about being in the final four? Dreams need to start somewhere! Share your passion about basketball with players, ages 4-12, this summer! We have many volunteer opportunities for our summer 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 June 5-August 1. All teams will practice for 30 minutes and then play their game for 30 minutes that same day. Ages 4-7 on Wednesdays and ages 8-12 on Thursdays HOW TO REGISTER: 1. If you received an invitation to coach and have spoken to Randall Ralston, 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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M.E. Lyons YMCA
Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion. Fall 2025 Details: The fall 2025 season will be held Sept. 8 - Nov. 15, with our celebratory 5K on 11/15. Our planning process is roughly divided into three sections: Fall 2025 Site application opens 3/24/25 - for schools, community centers, churches, and parks planning to host a team. Coach application opens 6/2/25 – this link will be sent via email to anyone who is listed as a coach on the site application. Coach trainings – once a coach application has been submitted, online training can be completed in June and July with in-person sessions in August. 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 the YMCA and for your continued efforts to make an impact for our community!
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R.C. Durr YMCA
Do you love soccer? Want to help kids, ages 3-10, learn to love it too? We have many volunteer opportunities for our Fall 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 August 14th through October 7th. There are two different types of teams to coach: Teams 1-8 will play on Saturdays. They will practice for 30 minutes and then play their game for 30 minutes that same day. Teams 9-32 will play TWO times a week: They will practice for 45 minute 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 Donovan McGuire, Sports Director, scroll down to HOLD A POSITION and select SOCCER COACH - TEAM you were assigned 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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