How to Become a Volunteer
Fun! Rewarding! Amazing! That's just some of the ways YMCA volunteers describe their volunteering experience. Join us!
Volunteering is a great way to connect with other community members, expand your friendship circle, develop skills, and complete community service or student placement hours. We are inspired by the number of people who want to join us in helping to create vibrant communities.
Our department is undergoing some exciting changes, and we are pausing volunteer and student placement applications until mid-January 2026. You are welcome to check back for updates.
If you have any questions, please email our team at volunteering@ymcagta.org.
Frequently asked questions
We welcome volunteers of all ages. Some volunteer roles do have a minimum age requirement. To find out how old you need to be to perform a certain job, take at look at our job descriptions in our current Volunteer Opportunities.
Each volunteer role is unique and requires a different time commitment. In addition, our programs and locations have different hours of operation. Once we receive your application, our staff will connect with you to discuss what each volunteer role entails.
Absolutely! If you are looking for a student placement opportunity contact the location you are interested in directly to see if there are any openings available. You can find a list of YMCA locations here.
You do not need to be a member of the YMCA to volunteer with us. Although volunteering does not provide you with member benefits, arrangements will be made to grant you access to areas that require membership. You are welcome to become a YMCA member at any time.
Our onboarding process includes completing the following:
- Application
- Interview
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Screening for those 18 years of age or older
Volunteers in child care will be required to submit a health assessment and immunization record.