Volunteer
Volunteers- Doing Something Good at the YMCA!
Over the course of the year, the Merrimack Valley YMCA has the support of hundreds of volunteers. We had over 1,000 policy and program volunteers donate 27,000 hours of volunteer service in the past year. One of the reasons the YMCA has been successful is the vibrant mix of people that make up our membership, program participants, volunteers and staff. More and more, our YMCA plays a vital role in each of the communities we serve.
The YMCA Volunteer Handbook (PDF) is available for your online viewing.
Types of Volunteers at the Merrimack Valley YMCA
Policy Volunteers
The people who serve on YMCA boards and committees and those who act as trustees.
Program Volunteers
Those who have direct contact with YMCA members and people in the community. They help the YMCA deliver programs and services. They may also help with membership.
Fundraising Volunteers
Those responsible for the leadership and legwork that go into successful fundraising campaigns and special events.
Managerial Volunteers
Those who act as consultants for the YMCA, lending a special skill or talent in accounting, architecture, public relations and so on.
Support Volunteers
The people who help out in the office, in the locker room, in the facility and on the grounds.
Volunteer Opportunities at the Merrimack Valley YMCA
The following is a list of volunteer opportunities at the three branches. Some volunteer needs are on a daily basis and other are on a seasonal basis. For more specific information, please contact the individual YMCA branches.
Lawrence Branch Volunteer Opportunities 978-686-6191
Mentors
Reaching out to a teen in our Junior & Teen Achievers Program. Contact Teen Case Manager.
Child Care Reader
Read stories to young children age 3 to 7. Contact Child Care Director.
Adult/Youth Sports
Supervise games and activities. Contact Physical Director.
Weight Room Supervisor
Supervise the Weight Room during peak hours. Contact Physical Director.
Baby-Sitting
Assist with child care during evening hours. Contact After School Director.
Please contact the branch directly for other volunteer opportunities including: Annual Auction, Healthy Kids' Day, Teen Nights, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Kids Night Out, Halloween Party, Holiday Party, and volunteer opportunities in the Aquatics Department.
Andover/North Andover Branch Volunteer Opportunities 978-685-3541
Child Care
Help out in the nursery school and school age child care by reading a story to the children. This can be on a weekly, monthly or a one time basis. Contact the Child Care Director.
Youth/Teen-Activity Leaders
Contact the Associate Executive Director.
Homework Tutor
Contact the the Associate Executive Director.
Baby-Sitting
Be an extra set of hands in this busy program area. This can be weekly or monthly. Contact the Babysitting Coordinator.
Membership
Follow-up calls on new members weekly or assist at new member orientations. Contact the Member Services Director.
Gymnastics
Help with the YMCA's gymnastics team by recording scores, set up and helping with bake sales. Contact the Pre-School/Youth Physical Director.
Youth & Adult Sports
Contact the Sports Director.
Special Interest Instructors
Contact the Associate Executive Director.
Wellness Center Instructors
Contact the Health and Wellness Director.
Please contact the Member Services Department for other events and programs, including: Family Nights, Kids' Night Out, Halloween Party, Healthy Kid's Day, Dallas Night, Youth Basketball League, Easter Egg Hunt, Gymnastics Show, and volunteer opportunities in the Aquatics Department.
Methuen Branch Volunteer Opportunities 978-683-5266
Special Events
Family event activities, fund raising events. Contact the Senior Program Director.
Youth Sports
Facilitating after-school intramurals, coaching, assistant class instructors. Contact the Youth Services Director.
Youth Development Program
Tutors, homework assistants, activity leaders. Contact the Youth Services Director.
Middle Schools/Teen Program
Assist with field trips, special events, sports & games, drama, science and nature classes and community service projects. Contact the Youth Services Director.
Enrichment Instructors
Facilitate specialty classes such as cooking, art, children’s book club, adult special interest classes. Contact the Senior Program Director.
Clerical Support
Assist with mailings, filing, copying, data entry and other light office support projects. Contact the Associate Executive Director.
Camping Services Branch YMCA Volunteer Opportunities 978-975-1330
Please contact the Camping Services Branch Executive Director in regard to work weekends at Camp Lawrence and Camp Nokomis on Bear Island, Lake Winnipesaukee. Work weekends usually are held in May and June. This is a fun time to visit Bear Island with your family and pitch in with all the work that needs to be done to get the camps ready for the summer.
