VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
As a non-profit, time is everything. When you give your time to the great causes that the Y stands for, you’re taking an active role in bringing about change in your own neighborhood. We know that when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors, we can truly make personal and social change.
Volunteers of the Y:
Help teach kids water safety in our Y Splash program
Assist with our sports teams
Raise funds for our Annual Campaign to ensure the Y is accessible to all members of the community.
Motivate and support youth in building the character strengths, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, smart life choices and the pursuit of career and/or higher education and goals
Extend a hand to help adults who want to do more, be more or live healthier
Advocate for the Y’s efforts to influence policies and initiatives that positively impact societal issues of importance to the nation and to our community
Participate in opportunities to give back and support others
In-Kind Donation Opportunities
Donate gently used toys, musical instruments or children’s books to our Early Learning Centers/preschools (Botetourt, Kirk, Rockbrdge) or our Stay & Plays (Botetourt Family YMCA, Kirk Family YMCA, Salem family YMCA,YMCA at Tanglewood)
Donate Halloween candy during the month of October for the Kirk Family YMCA Trunk or Treat community event.
Donate new swimsuits or goggles for Y Splash students who may have forgotten those items at home.
Please contact your local Y to see if your in-kind donations can be put to good use.