Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
Help Y staff create a fun activity for all during this community event. 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. Can't help out this month? Tab over to the following month to see sign-ups for other community events this fall. 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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Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
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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Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
We are looking for committed volunteers to support programs, activities, and special events for community members with diverse abilities. This branch is currently offering Snapshot Sports on Thursdays. 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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Coatesville YMCA
The YMCA provides care for young children while their grown-ups are participating in programs on-site at our Y. Volunteering for Child Watch 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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Jennersville YMCA
The YMCA provides care for young children while their grown ups are participating in programs on-site at our Y. Volunteering for Child Watch 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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Kennett Area YMCA
The YMCA provides care for young children while their grown ups are participating in programs on-site at our Y. Volunteering for Child Watch 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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Lionville Community YMCA
The YMCA provides care for young children while their grown ups are participating in programs on-site at our Y. Volunteering for Child Watch 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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Upper Main Line YMCA
The Upper Main Line YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic Child Watch Volunteer to provide a safe and caring environment for children while in YMCA care. 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. Volunteering for Child Watch 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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Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
The West Chester Area YMCA and the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center share a Board of Advisors to provide feedback and guidance to the branch Executive Director and their team. With the support of the Advisory Board, committees, and leadership teams, we live out our mission: to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy mind, body and spirit for all. Together, we are strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Advisory board members attend monthly meetings and participate in sub-committees, which also meet regularly. Be a voice for your Y and help us put our mission into action. 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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Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
Help the YMCA with projects such as facility cleanliness, painting, minor repairs, yard work, gardening and event set-up and break-down. Help is also needed with managing inventory in our community resource pantry ymcagbw.org/community-resource-pantry. This post is updated regularly so check back to see the different types of shifts, tasks, and positions listed below. Don't see anything posted but you are excited to lend a hand? Reach out to Laura Mackiewicz, Director of Volunteer Engagement lmackiewicz@ymcagbw.org for our association (610) 643-9622 ext. 2109. Some opportunities do qualify for the 7th Grade Initiative Service Project. 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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Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
Team members on our competitive gymnastics team, known as the GYMCATS, develop their skills and abilities while participating in competitive meets. YMCA gymnastics emphasizes fun and sportsmanship while encouraging kids to be active in life. Volunteers support the large gymnastics competition events that take place throughout the 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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Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
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. 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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Octorara Program Center
Local high school students can get firsthand experience in our education programming and development. Please connect directly with Janet Kabakjian (jkabakjian@ymcagbw.org), Director of our Octorara Program Center, for questions and next steps. Currently approved volunteers can register using the position sign-up 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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Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
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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Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
Support the Oscar Lasko YMCA with different afterschool programming. Volunteers who have experience working with and mentoring teens and school-aged children are needed! This is a great opportunity to connect with local youth and give back. Current programs include: (1.) Homework Club, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (2.) BASE (Before and After School Encrichment), 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday 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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Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
Join the Y team as a youth sports volunteer! We are looking for passionate, dedicated volunteers to help coach and support our practice and game day sessions. Leagues are typically eight-week programs focusing on fun, while teaching team play and basic skills. For coaches, volunteering requires an 8-10 week commitment for the season. Practices take place in the evenings Monday through Thursday, and games take place on Saturday mornings. Clinics and Summer Sessions typically take place 2-3 evenings during the week. You must be 18 years of age to volunteer as a coach or assistant coach, but positions are available for minors to volunteer as team volunteers as well as clinic volunteers. 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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