VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO RAISE ALLÂ
BE THE CHANGE
We believe the YMCA is uniquely suited to meet our community’s needs. And we continue to prove it every day. If you believe that we are in this TOGETHER and want to help, take a look at our current opportunities below and apply today.
It is only through the support of our volunteers and donors that we are able to give back to our communities. When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful change in your community.
GENERAL VOLUNTEERING
YMCA branch volunteers help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Opportunities include greeting members, helping our administrative teams and lending an extra hand where it’s needed.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEER
Generosity comes in many forms, and it’s often the best way to support important causes that matter the most in our lives. Each fall, we look for volunteers to lead fundraising teams that help the Association meet our Annual Campaign goals. 100% of the dollars raised toward the YMCA Annual Campaign goes directly to those in need in our own communities.
YOUTH PROGRAM VOLUNTEER
Like kids? So do we. Volunteer in any one of our many youth programs. Help with homework during YMCA After School, teach a creative skill, read books to kids or lead games.
SWIM PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER
YMCA swim programs teach safety, skills and how to enjoy water activities for a lifetime. Volunteers assist with lessons, swim meet timing and other duties.
NURSERY PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER
YMCAs provide child care for parents using the facility. Volunteers are an extra set of hands to rock a baby, or to play games with young children or lead an art project for our older kids. Or volunteer to come and speak about your job or hobby.
MENTORS AND TUTORS
Volunteers help kids with homework, reading and math skills throughout the year through our achievement gap programs, Y Learning and Community Hope. Kids need a friend and a mentor and these one-on-one opportunities serve our community in many ways.
SPORTS COACHES
Use your talents to encourage, guide and train young athletes at the YMCA by coaching youth sports including basketball, soccer, T-ball and baseball.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
At the Y, safety is our #1 priority. To protect our volunteers and our patrons we are limiting volunteer groups to 10 people and implementing governmentally mandated safety measures like social distancing, frequent hand washing, and gloves for all volunteers.
VOLUNTEER TODAY
Please complete the following forms
VOLUNTEER DISCLOSURE - REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER
Issued and required by the Commonwealth of PA.Â
CODE OF CONDUCT WITH YOUTH - REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER
The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh provides our youths with the highest quality services available. We are committed to creating an environment for youths that is safe, nurturing, empowering, and that promotes growth and success.
PA STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY REPORT - REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER
Its purpose is to better enable the public to obtain criminal history record checks. The repository was created and is maintained in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Information Act contained in Chapter 91 of Title 18, Crimes Code.
PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE - REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER
Provides a means for individuals to apply for PA Child Abuse History Clearance online and for mandated reporters to report child abuse in Pennsylvania.
FBI CRIMINAL HISTORY REPORT - REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER
Please read this entire form carefully before completing it. This form is to be used by a Pennsylvania resident who serves or wants to serve as a volunteer with a program or activity associated with the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh and seeks exemption from the requirement to submit a report of federal criminal history record information (FBI background check). Even if granted an exception from obtaining FBI background checks, you are still required to submit a report of criminal history record information from the Pennsylvania State Police and a certification from the Department of Human Services concerning child abuse.
NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY - REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER
To maintain compliance with the federal Child Care Development Block Grant, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) partnered with the Office of Children, Youth, and Families to provide applicants with a verification letter confirming their name search on the National Crime Information Center’s National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). This national search must be performed for any individual working for or as a regulated child care provider and any relative child care providers caring for children receiving subsidized child care.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND CLEARANCE SUBMISSION - REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are requested to forward all clearances, a copy of a photo ID, the Volunteer Disclosure, YMCA Code of Conduct and a Residency Waiver (if applicable) using the following email address: volunteerclearances@ymcapgh.orgÂ