Volunteer Project Catalog
Guilderland YMCA
Celebrate Diwali—the Festival of Lights—with the Guilderland YMCA! This free, family-friendly celebration brings our community together through music, dance, song, art, décor, and traditions shared by our Indian, Bangladeshi, and Nepali neighbors. Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and the hope, renewal, and connection found through community. Volunteers help create a warm, welcoming, and well-organized experience for everyone attending. Opportunities include event setup and decorating, greeting and directing guests, supporting performers and activities, assisting with sweets and hospitality, maintaining safe crowd flow, and helping with cleanup and facility reset. No previous knowledge of Diwali is required. YMCA staff and committee members will provide instructions and cultural context for each assignment. Volunteers should be welcoming, dependable, flexible, and comfortable engaging with guests of all ages and backgrounds. Photo: “Diya set in a rangoli” by siddarth varanasi, CC BY 2.0.
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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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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Come volunteer to help us pack and deliver Thanksgiving Meals to families in our community. Our goal this year is to serve over 120 families!
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Bethlehem YMCA
Come join us for our first Fall BBQ, we are working with Barbecue Delights to sell meals to help raise money for all the mission work we do in the community.
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Bethlehem YMCA
The Branch Community Engagement 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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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Come volunteer to help us pack and distribute Brooks BBQ dinners. These have been pre-ordered by the community and include a half chicken, baked potato, roll, and mac salad. This fundraiser is in support of our Basket Brigade, to help feed families in our community at Thanksgiving!
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Administrative Office
Join us for a festive fall evening with our Circle of Champs families at Ellms Family Farm! Volunteers will help welcome families, assist with check-in, provide light event support, and help create a warm and enjoyable experience for everyone. This is a relaxed, light-lift volunteer opportunity. Once initial responsibilities are covered, volunteers are encouraged to mingle, enjoy the farm, connect with our Champs families, and remain available to help as needed throughout the event.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us for our annual Fall Festival! This is a free community event, open to the public. We will have activities such as archery, pickleball, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and more!
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Glenville YMCA
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Capital District YMCA. Volunteer Matters is our volunteer management system and is used to register individuals participating in YMCA events, program facilitation, community engagement opportunities, and any volunteer role that requires interaction with YMCA members or program participants. Registration allows us to maintain accurate volunteer records, communicate important event information, and, when applicable, complete required background screenings to ensure the safety and well-being of the children, families, and communities we serve. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to supporting the YMCA mission. Your involvement helps strengthen our community and create positive experiences for all participants.
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Guilderland YMCA
Share an hour. Create a memory. Build a friendship. Join us in bringing joy, creativity, and connection to children 6 weeks to 5 years old in our Child Watch Program! As a GrandFriend Activity Companion, you’ll spend time reading stories, playing board or card games, and enjoying fun arts & crafts together. Every visit is an opportunity to learn from one another, spark imagination, and celebrate simple moments of laughter and discovery. No special skills required — just a warm heart, a love of kids, and a desire to make a difference. Our qualified staff will be present at all times. Together, we’ll build friendships across generations and strengthen our community one smile at a time.
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Glenville YMCA
Join us at the Glenville YMCA for a "friendly" Zombie run through our trails while greeted by visitors. This event is open to the community and a great family event. We will end the event with a pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin and decorate it and join in some fun activities.
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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 Larry Hazel, Membership Director at lhazel@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 Jazmin Sepulveda, Senior Program Director, at jsepulveda@cdymca.org to set up your shifts.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us as a volunteer for the Southern Saratoga YMCA Community Engagement 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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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Come volunteer with the Southern Saratoga YMCA! Not sure where to start? We will help align your passions and schedule with the right opportunity. Please contact Andrea Montejano, Executive Director, at amontejano@cdymca.org.
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Albany YMCA
The Teen Night Volunteer Coach helps create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where teens can build healthy relationships, develop confidence, and have fun. Volunteer Coaches serve as positive role models, encourage participation, and support YMCA staff in providing meaningful experiences that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
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Parkinson's Center YMCA
Volunteer Coach – Parkinson’s Center YMCA The Parkinson’s Center YMCA is seeking compassionate and dedicated Volunteer Coaches to support our mission of improving the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. As a Volunteer Coach, you will work closely with our professional wellness team to ensure a safe, encouraging, and engaging environment for all participants. Volunteer Coaches serve as an extra set of eyes and ears during classes and activities—helping monitor safety, offering assistance as needed, and creating meaningful connections with participants. Your presence enhances the overall experience by promoting confidence, motivation, and community within our programs. Key Responsibilities: Support our wellness staff during exercise classes and group sessions for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Help ensure participant safety by observing movement, providing appropriate assistance, and promptly communicating any concerns to staff. Engage with participants to encourage motivation, build social connections, and contribute to a positive overall experience. Foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants and caregivers. Assist with class setup, cleanup, and general program needs as requested by the wellness team.
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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 Jazmin Sepulveda, Senior Program Director, at jsepulveda@cdymca.org to schedule your shifts.
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Albany YMCA
Volunteers Needed: Food Delivery Support Each Thursday from 1:00–4:00 p.m., the Capital District YMCA partners with the Salvation Army to deliver food to refugee and immigrant families in Albany. We are looking for caring volunteers to help make this effort possible. Volunteers may assist with packing, loading, and delivering food, and offering a warm, welcoming presence to families in our community.
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