Volunteer Project Catalog
West Chester Area YMCA
Holiday Cheer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a season of outreach to the community which provides an opportunity for in-kind donors to collect items for local families. Our goal is to provide each household who applies to the program with one complete meal kit, one $25 retail gift card, and 2-4 gift items for each child. Items will be picked up at the YMCA during a distribution event (for Holiday Cheer families only: registration is required). Help is needed to sponsor Meal Kits, Gift Cards, and Holiday Shop Items. To get involved as a sponsor, visit https://ymcagbw.org/give/holiday-cheer for shopping lists and more information. Volunteers are also needed to help with our large distribution event. Click on the schedule to learn more! We hope to support 1,000 households and 2,500 children this year.
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West Chester Area YMCA
We are looking for committed volunteers to support programs, activities, and special events for community members with diverse abilities. Typical schedule takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays in the late afternoon. Click on the schedule below to sign up to volunteer. A PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI fingerprinting (or Signed Waiver if you have lived in the state of PA for 10 years or more), and the completion of a brief Child Abuse Prevention Training Video are required in order to volunteer for this program. After sign-up, the system will prompt you with next steps on how to complete these credentials. Learn more about adaptive programming at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: ymcagbw.org/adaptive-programs-ymca. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. All clothing must reflect the YMCA core values. Shirts must cover undergarments. Swimsuits may only be worn in the pool area. Sneakers or active footwear, as well as acceptable active attire, are required in the other areas of the facility.
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West Chester Area YMCA
The YMCA provides care for young children while their grown-ups are participating in programs on-site at our Y. We also offer childcare during our Parents Night Out events, where children are dropped off in our care while their grown-ups enjoy some time together. Childcare volunteering is a fun, interactive way to strengthen our community. Join us! Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. All clothing must reflect the YMCA core values. Shirts must cover undergarments. Swimsuits may only be worn in the pool area. Sneakers or active footwear, as well as acceptable active attire, are required in the other areas of the facility.
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West Chester Area YMCA
Help Y staff create a fun activity for YMCA member families. Help with set up, activities, and clean up. If you are under the age of 14 and want to volunteer, a guardian or responsible adult must register to volunteer alongside you for the duration of the event. Please include first name and last name of the youth volunteer in the comments section at sign up. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. All clothing must reflect the YMCA core values. Shirts must cover undergarments. Swimsuits may only be worn in the pool area. Sneakers or active footwear, as well as acceptable active attire, are required in the other areas of the facility.
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West Chester Area YMCA
We are looking for enthusiastic interns to help better connect the community to the Y Movement. Click on the positions below to see additional details about our focus areas for this year. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. All clothing must reflect the YMCA core values. Shirts must cover undergarments. Swimsuits may only be worn in the pool area. Sneakers or active footwear, as well as acceptable active attire, are required in the other areas of the facility.
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West Chester Area YMCA
Our Membership Team is at the core of the YMCA mission. They are knowledgeable on all things happening across our association, sharing information and updates about programs, services, and opportunities. Volunteers play an active role in supporting our membership team. Together with the membership staff, the membership volunteers connect the community to wellness. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. All clothing must reflect the YMCA core values. Shirts must cover undergarments. Swimsuits may only be worn in the pool area. Sneakers or active footwear, as well as acceptable active attire, are required in the other areas of the facility.
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West Chester Area YMCA
We are looking for individuals to help support activities, classes, and programs for our ForeverWell population (active adults 55 years of age and older). Meet new people and support fun, creative ways to stay healthy with fellow community members. Schedules vary by individual programs and events. Please connect with the branch lead to learn about specific volunteer opportunities with ForeverWell. By clicking the sign-up button below, you will be prompted for the credentials needed in order to volunteer in this program. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. All clothing must reflect the YMCA core values. Shirts must cover undergarments. Swimsuits may only be worn in the pool area. Sneakers or active footwear, as well as acceptable active attire, are required in the other areas of the facility.
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West Chester Area YMCA
A great opportunity for anyone interested in sharing their passion for aquatics. Seeking volunteers for Safety Around Water and other aquatic programs. Check out our fun summer volunteer opportunities in the outdoor pool and water park by clicking on the calendar schedule below! Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. All clothing must reflect the YMCA core values. Shirts must cover undergarments. Swimsuits may only be worn in the pool area. Sneakers or active footwear, as well as acceptable active attire, are required in the other areas of the facility.
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West Chester Area YMCA
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help maintain a healthy and safe environment for our members. Volunteers will help with tasks such as cleaning equipment, restocking paper towels and cleaning solution, surveying the floor, and welcoming members. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. All clothing must reflect the YMCA core values. Shirts must cover undergarments. Swimsuits may only be worn in the pool area. Sneakers or active footwear, as well as acceptable active attire, are required in the other areas of the facility.
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West Chester Area YMCA
Interested volunteers must connect directly with the Marlins swim team before starting the online registration process. Note that all YMCA of Greater Brandywine swim team programs utilize VolunteerMatters to credential volunteers and Team Unify to manage volunteer event sign-ups. To learn more and for next steps, visit: ymcagbw.org/ymca-swim-team. Name badges and/or wrist band identification must be worn at all times while actively in a volunteer role. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. All clothing must reflect the YMCA core values. Shirts must cover undergarments. Swimsuits may only be worn in the pool area. Sneakers or active footwear, as well as acceptable active attire, are required in the other areas of the facility.
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