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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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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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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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 100 families!
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Bethlehem YMCA
Our Caring Community Basket Brigade helps to provide families in need with a full Thanksgiving dinner to cook for their family. Every family deserves the opportunity to provide their loved ones with a safe place to enjoy food and fellowship during the Thanksgiving season. We are asking for volunteers to help us pack the baskets and make home deliveries on Saturday, November 23rd. Thank you for helping to make this holiday a special one for families in our community.
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Glenville YMCA
Beginning in 2016, the Caring Community Basket Brigade initiative has brought joy to those who struggle during the holidays. Thanks to generous donors like you, the Y and our community partners have supported more than 2,400 families since 2016. You don’t need us to tell you that many families in the Capital District struggle every day to make ends meet. For them, there is no greater gift to begin the holiday season than all the fixings needed to prepare a complete Thanksgiving meal for their family. This year, we’re working to feed 2,000 families. BETTER TOGETHER - The Capital District YMCA is a leading Capital Region charity.
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Guilderland YMCA
Join us as a volunteer to assist in the planning and execution of our Basket Brigade program. Basket Brigade is one of the Capital District YMCA's key mission programs. Donations and funds are collected to provide a full Thanksgiving meal to families in our community. Each year the Guilderland YMCA makes 240+ baskets. This task force meets monthly - weekly from September-November. The members of this task force assist in working with community partners to secure funds, organize food donations, and planning the basket delivery and pick-up event for families at the Guilderland YMCA.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us as a volunteer to assist in the planning and execution of our Basket Brigade program. Basket Brigade is one of the Catital District YMCA's key mission programs. Donations and funds are collected to provide a full Thanksgiving meal to families in our community. Each year the Southern Saratoga YMCA makes 180 baskets. This task force meets monthly - weekly from September-November. The members of this task force assist in working with community partners to secure funds, origanize food donations, and planning the basket delivery and pick-up event for families at the Southern Saratoga YMCA.
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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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YMCA Camp Chingachgook
Help create a positive experience for our campers, community groups, and staff! Volunteers may help with teaching activities, assisting our day camp program, helping provide transportation for international staff to experience the surrounding areas, and more.
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Guilderland YMCA
Join us as a volunteer to assist in the planning and execution of our annual Diwali celebration. Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) is a “festival of lights” that celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil, and the blessings of victory, freedom, and enlightenment. This task force meets monthly - weekly from September-November. The members of this task force assist in working with community partners to secure decorating, secure Rangoli artist, and organize dance performances and music.
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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 Jennifer Hirtle, Executive Director, at jhirtle@cdymca.org or David Byrd Executive Director @dbyrd@cdymca.org for more information.
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Glenville 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. Meetings will be held bi-monthly.
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Schenectady 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. Meetings will be held bi-monthly.
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Glenville 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. Meetings will be held bi-monthly.
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Bethlehem YMCA
Our highly anticipated Giving Tree is in full swing as the holiday season draws near, and we are delighted to invite YOU to join us in bringing joy to our community. For innumerable families in our communities, the Giving Tree has served as a warmth source for years. The relief that comes with knowing their children will receive gifts during the holiday season is immense for families that are struggling financially, many of whom have recently worked with homelessness or are single parents raising multiple children. Make the Holidays bright for a Bethlehem Family in need!
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Guilderland YMCA
Help set up our Halloween Event by organizing activities and raising donations. It will take place at Adventure Camp on Saturday, October 26th This Year!
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Bethlehem YMCA
Join us and volunteer for our second annual Hops on the Hill Craft Beverage Festival presented by the Bethlehem Area YMCA. This is event is the in-house kick off for our Annual Campaign. Enjoy live music, food for purchase from local restaurants, yard games and tastings from local breweries and distilleries!
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us as a volunteer at our Member Services desk. 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
A collaboration with Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation... Race participants will choose from a 2-mile train run or a .4-mile paved and accessible fun run! After crossing the finish line, they'll join us for games, food trucks and more! Do you want to help deliver a family fun day for members of our community?
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Glenville YMCA
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with our annual Night With Santa holiday event. Event duties include, set up (table set up, decoration) Arts & Crafts, Game playing, Bag hand out, and breakdown. We are looking forward to another wonderful event with you help.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us as a volunteer to assist our Program Instructor staff in Youth programming. This volunteer opportunity is flexible and the activities can be tailored to your skills and passion. 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 to help us pack and districbute Brooks BBQ. This fundraiser is in support of our Basket Brigade, to help feed families in our community at Thanksgiving! You can also volunteer to help us showcase our newly renovated spaces at SSY, help run promotional youth programs, and introduce the community to all that we have to offer!
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us as a volunteer to assist in the planning and execution of our 2nd annual pickleball tournament to Support Our Heroes. This tournament is utilized to raise funds for membership scholarships for our veterans and their families. This task force meets monthly - weekly from August-October. The members of this task force assist in working with community partners to secure sponsorships, donations, and planning the tournament weekend at the Southern Saratoga YMCA.
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Southern Saratoga YMCA
Join us as a volunteer as an instructor! Volunteer duties include leading specialized group-exercise programs. 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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