Volunteer Project Catalog
YMCA Camp Chingachgook
Y-Knot Sailing strives to make all aspects of sailing accessible to individuals with disabilities by creating opportunities, providing education, and promoting disabled sailing within the greater sailing community. Y-Knot’s fleet of adapted sailboats includes three Sonars and six Martin 16s. Joystick autohelm and windlass controls, dock lifts, and personal safety equipment are available to accommodate a variety of special needs. As a program of YMCA Camp Chingachgook, Y-Knot depends on volunteer support for fundraising and program operations. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, have various levels of experience on and off the water, and are the lifeblood of our organization. Join us and help provide a one-of-a-kind sailing experience to people with disabilities this summer - no sailing experience required!
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us as a volunteer for the Southern Saratoga YMCA Advisory Council. The Capital District YMCA is a volunteer-lead organization. Under the guidance of the Executive Director, these volunteers help provide valuable community perspective, are the YMCA ambassadors, and help fundraise for mission work in Clifton Park and the surrounding communities. This group of volunteers meet every other month from September - June, with opportunities to become involved in additional task forces, committees, and association events. Once you sign up please email Andrea Montejano, District Executive Director, at amontejano@cdymca.org for more information.
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Albany YMCA
Teen Nite is a program for youth that occurs twice monthly on Saturdays out of Green Tech Charter School, and in City of Albany parks in the summer. For over twenty years, the Capital District YMCA has held Teen Nite in Albany as part of its Gang Prevention initiative. Teen Nite provides a safe space for teens to gather and play basketball, eat food, listen to music, and hang out with their friends. Volunteers that participate in supporting this program will be lifelong mentors and role models to students that participate.
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Administrative Office
Monday, August 4, 2025, we will host our 27th Annual Golf Classic at the Edison Golf Club in Rexford, NY. The outing features 27 holes of golf, exciting contests, Silent Auction, Basket Raffle and an Evening Reception. We anticipate 300 guests at our outing and the funds raised will go toward our youth programs as well as scholarships to benefit the communities we serve.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us as a volunteer to assist our Swim Instructor staff with swim lessons. This volunteer opportunity is flexible and focuses on helping to teach youth ages 6 months - 12 years old water safety and how to swim. YMCA swim lessons run year round, typically in 4-7 week sessions (meeting once a week). Volunteers shifts are flexible! Once you sign up please email Yillian Burek, Aquatics Director, at yburek@cdymca.org to set up your shifts
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Bethlehem YMCA
The Branch Advisory Council works in partnership with the Association Board of Directors to deliver the strategic plan of the Capital District YMCA. Council members offer advice and guidance and lead fundraising initiatives to support the mission work of the YMCA.
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Bethlehem YMCA
The Program & Membership Committee of the Bethlehem Area Branch of the Capital District YMCA shall be responsible for reviewing current membership and program offerings and recommending ways of marketing to the Branch service areas. How can we better serve YOU and your family?
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Administrative Office
The Black and Latino Achievers (Achievers) club is a leadership, educational support, career readiness, and college preparation program for youth. It provides youth with the ability to set and achieve high educational and professional goals; receive support from mentors; gain exposure to diverse career options; and develop life skills needed to become successful in school and beyond. Consider applying to become a volunteer today. Complete the process to receive information about you can complete the safety background check for consideration for a volunteer position.
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Administrative Office
The Black and Latino Achievers (Achievers) club is a leadership, educational support, career readiness, and college preparation program for youth. It provides youth with the ability to set and achieve high educational and professional goals; receive support from mentors; gain exposure to diverse career options; and develop life skills needed to become successful in school and beyond. Consider applying to become a volunteer today. Complete the process to receive information about you can complete the safety background check for consideration for a volunteer position.
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Administrative Office
Walk with the YMCA The African Heritage Parade brings the African diaspora and the community together to celebrate and share cultures, nationalities, contributions, and education locally and globally. We will line up at Albany's Washington Park at 9:30 AM on Saturday June 14, 2025. At 11 AM the Parade will proceed to the Juneteenth Celebration Block Party at Alice Moore Cultural Center at 135 Madison Avenue. Everyone is welcome.
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Guilderland YMCA
Volunteers are needed to pick up food from local restaurants on Tuesday, July 15 and Thursday, July 17, and bring the food to the YMCA camp sites (Adventure Camp and Greenbush). Volunteers are needed to help set up lunch, serve lunch to children, and assist with clean up. Circle of Champs is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for children battling a life-threatening illness, and their families.
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Glenville YMCA
Join us as a volunteer for the Eastern Schenectady County Advisory Council. The Capital District YMCA is a volunteer-lead organization. Under the guidance of the Executive Directors, these volunteers help provide valuable community perspective, are the YMCA ambassadors, and help fundraise for mission work in Eastern Schenectady County. This group of volunteers meet every other month from September - June, with opportunities to become involved in additional task forces, committees, and association events. Once you sign up please email Katie Massie, Executive Director, at kmassie@cdymca.org or David Byrd Executive Director @dbyrd@cdymca.org for more information.
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Guilderland YMCA
Help us with set up, traffic flow, meal distribution, and tear down. This is an outdoor event rain or shine. We will will have EZ up tents for meal distribution. Umbrellas welcome if necessary. Most meals will be pre sold, we can take in the moment purchase if available by credit card only.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Thursday evenings 5 pm-7 pm. Assist students with their schoolwork by offering support and encouragement in a variety of subjects. Your role will help create a positive, focused environment where students can improve their skills and thrive academically.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us as a volunteer to support our Membership staff at the Member Services Desk. This flexible opportunity allows us to match you with activities that align with your unique skills and passions, ensuring a meaningful and effective contribution. Volunteer duties range from greeting and welcoming members, to making new member welcome folders, and assisting Member Services staff. Staff will teach each volunteer during their volunteer time. We are looking for volunteers year-round, from Sunday through Saturday, with a focus on evenings and weekend help. Volunteers shifts are flexible! Upon singing up, please email Katie Massie, Membership Director at kmassie@cdymca.org to schedule your shifts.
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Bethlehem YMCA
Pickleball Ambassadors are volunteers who have pledged to promote the sport of pickleball and the Capital District YMCA in the local area that they represent. They are individuals or couples who work with the communities, clubs, and other various recreational facilities to guide and help build pickleball programs for all to enjoy. These Ambassadors work to enhance the development of pickleball within the Capital District YMCA. The main prerequisite is a love of the sport and the desire to share our game with others of all ages.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us as a volunteer to support our Program staff in Youth Programming. This flexible opportunity allows us to match you with activities that align with your unique skills and passions, ensuring a meaningful and effective contribution. We are currently looking for help in the following areas: -STEM -Lego STEM -Art -Music -Sports (including, but not limited to flag football, soccer, basketball, pickleball, running, archery) YMCA Programs run year round, as drop in workshops or 4-7 week sessions (typically meeting once a week). Volunteers shifts are flexible! Once you sign up please email Jenn Kendrick, Director of Operations, at jkendrick@cdymca.org to set up your shifts.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Come volunteer for a shift for our Running Start program! During June and July, we will be collecting new backpacks and school supplies for kids to return to school confident and ready to go! Sign up for a shift to help organize supplies, pack bookbags, or be part of our pick up event!
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Glenville YMCA
Come help distribute pre-sold Wagon Train meals to the community or help with our Family Fun Night! We are looking for engaged volunteers to help with packaging and distributing meals, or registration table. Setup, Cleanup and Chicken BBQ 3:30pm-6:30pm Family Fun Night: 3:30pm-7pm Additionally we will be running a Family Fun Night and this will include multiple activities to have volunteers help with including activities such as, water balloons, relay races, setup and breakdown. Questions? Email Katie Massie at kmassie@cdymca.org
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Bethlehem YMCA
The Emerald Bay is a vibrant community space dedicated to sustainability, education, and connection with nature. The Emerald Bay offers a welcoming and tranquil environment where individuals and families can gather, learn, and grow together. Maintained by a passionate committee and volunteers, the garden thrives through teamwork and dedication.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us as a volunteer to support our Group Exercise staff in classes. This flexible opportunity allows us to match you with activities that align with your unique skills and passions, ensuring a meaningful and effective contribution. Staff will teach each volunteer during their volunteer time. We are looking for volunteers year-round, from Monday-Friday. Volunteers shifts are flexible! Upon singing up, please email Thor Lampman, Wellness Director, at tlampman@cdymca.org to schedule your shifts.
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Administrative Office
Volunteer coaches needed to help teach soccer to refugee and immigrant children.
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