Volunteer Project Catalog
West Chester Area YMCA
Come one come all to one of the best days of the year: Healthy Kids Day! Volunteers are needed with event set up, activities, and breakdown. The day is all about staying healthy while having fun with children and their families. Core hours are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Click on the blue sign-up button below. During the event, we are also hosting a collection drive in collaboration with the Chester County Food Bank. We encourage participants and volunteers to bring most needed pantry items such as jelly, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned spam, canned fruit, prepared meals such as canned chili or Chef Boyardee meals (no glass or expired items). Consider including non-food items that are not able to be purchased using SNAP (food stamps) such as personal hygiene (e.g. deodorant/toothpaste), feminine hygiene (e.g. tampons/pads), diapers, toilet paper, paper towels/tissues, and paper plates/cups. Learn more chestercountyfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/donate-food/#toolkit. 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
Help Y staff create a fun activity for all during this community event. Help with set up, activities, and clean up. Check out the calendar below to view available shifts. 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. Volunteers are asked to stay until 2pm to assist with break down and cleanup of the event. Come one come all to one of the best days of the year: Healthy Kids Day! Volunteers are needed with event set up, activities, and breakdown. The day is all about staying healthy while having fun with kids and their families. Core hours are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Click on the blue sign-up button below. During the event, we are also hosting a collection drive in collaboration with the Chester County Food Bank. We encourage participants and volunteers to bring most needed pantry items such as jelly, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned spam, canned fruit, prepared meals such as canned chili or Chef Boyardee meals (no glass or expired items). Consider including non-food items that are not able to be purchased using SNAP (food stamps) such as personal hygiene (e.g. deodorant/toothpaste), feminine hygiene (e.g. tampons/pads), diapers, toilet paper, paper towels/tissues, and paper plates/cups. Learn more chestercountyfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/donate-food/#toolkit. 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
In collaboration with Cradles to Crayons, volunteers needed to help donated clothing and toys for local partner agencies. If you are under the age of 12 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. Learn more about Cradles to Crayons: www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia 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
Help us continue to impact the community in a positive way! Brandy's pantry is open on Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about community and excited to help those in need. Click on the shifts below to schedule your shift. We are ideally looking for volunteers to help out on a consistent basis. This is a great opportunity to build leadership organizational skills. Learn more about the Y's Community Resource Pantries ymcagbw.org/community-resource-pantry. Volunteers are also needed to help the YMCA with projects such as facility cleanliness, painting, minor repairs, yard work, gardening and event set-up and break-down. 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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Kennett Area YMCA
Help the YMCA with projects such as facility cleanliness, painting, minor repairs, yard work, gardening and event set-up and break-down. 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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Jennersville YMCA
Join us this theater season as a volunteer! Volunteers assist with positions such as marketing and ticket sales, playbill distribution, concessions, set building, and backstage support. If your child is participating in show, we highly encourage you to get involved as a volunteer. Volunteers play an essential role in our performances each year. And it is so much fun! Learn more about our theater program: ymcagbw.org/arts-humanities/theater/jennersville-ymca-preforming-arts-company. Interested in helping out backstage? Please note: We do require additional clearances for parents serving as chaperones during performances. Click the blue button below to sign up, and you will be prompted to submit a Child Abuse History Clearance and a Criminal Background Check. There is no cost. There are also great opportunities for 7th Grade Initiative Members to Fulfill their service project through our theater 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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Upper Main Line YMCA
Join us this theater season as a volunteer! Volunteers assist with positions such as marketing and ticket sales, playbill distribution, concessions, set building, costumes, and backstage support. If your child is participating in show, we highly encourage you to get involved as a volunteer. Volunteers play an essential role in our performances each year. And it is so much fun! See below for the different positions available throughout the fall performance season. Volunteers are also needed on Sundays to help with painting, costume organization, and creation of decorations for the stage. For these weekend project sessions, students and 7th Grade Initiative volunteers are welcome. Click on the link below to sign up and complete our volunteer registration information. Learn more about our program: ymcagbw.org/upper-main-line-ymca-community-theater-and-performing-arts-programs. 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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