Volunteer Project Catalog
Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
In-kind donations and volunteer support are needed to host our annual Thanksgiving meal for families participating in our programs. Click on the calendar below to sign up for a shift during the event, or click on the items listing below to donate to the meal. 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
Holiday Cheer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a season of outreach to the community. In-kind donors collect items for local families in need of support during the holiday season. Our goal is to provide each household who applies to the program a complete Meal Kit and $25 retail gift card. Our goal is to provide each child with 3 new gifts based on the age range that the families provided in their application. Items will be picked up at the YMCA during the distribution event for registered families, followed by a community distribution of the final items while supplies last. We hope to support 1,000 households and 2,500 children this year. Click on the blue "volunteer" button in the calendar to sign up to help distribute Meal Kits on November 19th and/or Gifts on December 17th to families who have applied to our program. Learn more about the program and how to donate: ymcagbw.org/give/holiday-cheer.
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Jennersville YMCA
Holiday Cheer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a season of outreach to the community. In-kind donors collect items for local families in need of support during the holiday season. Our goal is to provide each household who applies to the program a complete Meal Kit and $25 retail gift card. Our goal is to provide each child with 3 new gifts based on the age range that the families provided in their application. Items will be picked up at the YMCA during the distribution event for registered families, followed by a community distribution of the final items while supplies last. We hope to support 1,000 households and 2,500 children this year. Click on the blue "volunteer" button in the calendar to sign up to help distribute Meal Kits on November 19th and/or Gifts on December 17th to families who have applied to our program. Learn more about the program and how to donate: ymcagbw.org/give/holiday-cheer.
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Lionville Community YMCA
Holiday Cheer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a season of outreach to the community. In-kind donors collect items for local families in need of support during the holiday season. Our goal is to provide each household who applies to the program a complete Meal Kit and $25 retail gift card. Our goal is to provide each child with 3 new gifts based on the age range that the families provided in their application. Items will be picked up at the YMCA during the distribution event for registered families, followed by a community distribution of the final items while supplies last. We hope to support 1,000 households and 2,500 children this year. Click on the blue "volunteer" button in the calendar to sign up to help distribute Meal Kits on November 19th and/or Gifts on December 17th to families who have applied to our program. Learn more about the program and how to donate: ymcagbw.org/give/holiday-cheer.
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Octorara Program Center
Holiday Cheer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a season of outreach to the community. In-kind donors collect items for local families in need of support during the holiday season. Our goal is to provide each household who applies to the program a complete Meal Kit and $25 retail gift card. Our goal is to provide each child with 3 new gifts based on the age range that the families provided in their application. Items will be picked up at the YMCA during the distribution event for registered families, followed by a community distribution of the final items while supplies last. We hope to support 1,000 households and 2,500 children this year. Click on the blue "volunteer" button in the calendar to sign up to help distribute Meal Kits on November 19th and/or Gifts on December 17th to families who have applied to our program. Learn more about the program and how to donate: ymcagbw.org/give/holiday-cheer.
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Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
Holiday Cheer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a season of outreach to the community. In-kind donors collect items for local families in need of support during the holiday season. Our goal is to provide each household who applies to the program a complete Meal Kit and $25 retail gift card. Our goal is to provide each child with 3 new gifts based on the age range that the families provided in their application. Items will be picked up at the YMCA during the distribution event for registered families, followed by a community distribution of the final items while supplies last. We hope to support 1,000 households and 2,500 children this year. Click on the blue "volunteer" button in the calendar to sign up to help distribute Meal Kits on November 19th and/or Gifts on December 17th to families who have applied to our program. Learn more about the program and how to donate: ymcagbw.org/give/holiday-cheer.
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Upper Main Line YMCA
Holiday Cheer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a season of outreach to the community. In-kind donors collect items for local families in need of support during the holiday season. Our goal is to provide each household who applies to the program a complete Meal Kit and $25 retail gift card. Our goal is to provide each child with 3 new gifts based on the age range that the families provided in their application. Items will be picked up at the YMCA during the distribution event for registered families, followed by a community distribution of the final items while supplies last. We hope to support 1,000 households and 2,500 children this year. Click on the blue "volunteer" button in the calendar to sign up to help distribute Meal Kits on November 19th and/or Gifts on December 17th to families who have applied to our program. Learn more about the program and how to donate: ymcagbw.org/give/holiday-cheer.
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West Chester Area YMCA
Holiday Cheer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a season of outreach to the community. In-kind donors collect items for local families in need of support during the holiday season. Our goal is to provide each household who applies to the program a complete Meal Kit and $25 retail gift card. Our goal is to provide each child with 3 new gifts based on the age range that the families provided in their application. Items will be picked up at the YMCA during the distribution event for registered families, followed by a community distribution of the final items while supplies last. We hope to support 1,000 households and 2,500 children this year. Click on the blue "volunteer" button in the calendar to sign up to help distribute Meal Kits on November 19th and/or Gifts on December 17th to families who have applied to our program. Learn more about the program and how to donate: ymcagbw.org/give/holiday-cheer.
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Coatesville YMCA
Holiday Cheer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a season of outreach to the community. In-kind donors collect items for local families in need of support during the holiday season. Our goal is to provide each household who applies to the program a complete Meal Kit and $25 retail gift card. Our goal is to provide each child with 3 new gifts based on the age range that the families provided in their application. Items will be picked up at the YMCA during the distribution event for registered families, followed by a community distribution of the final items while supplies last. We hope to support 1,000 households and 2,500 children this year. Pledge your support today. Click on the blue "volunteer" button in the calendar to sign up to help distribute Meal Kits on November 20th and/or Gifts on December 18th to Coatesville families who have applied to our program. Learn more about the program and how to donate: ymcagbw.org/give/holiday-cheer.
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YMCA Pickleball Center at Downingtown
We are looking for committed volunteers to support programs, activities, and special events for community members with disabilities. Learn more about adaptive programming at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: ymcagbw.org/adaptive-programs-ymca. No previous pickleball experience required. Click on the link below to volunteer. After sign-up, the system will prompt you with next steps on how to complete your credentials based on the role you select. 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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