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At the YMCA, your time and talent go a long away. It translates into support for families so they can be successful and strong; into healthier lives for people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes; into a safer, more viable community that’s a good place to live and work. |
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Volunteers have been YMCA's greatest strength for over 150 years. In fact, a volunteer founded the YMCA movement. Today, all 2,400 YMCA's across the nation are instituted and led by local volunteers according to the unique needs of their communities. Contact your local branch to learn more about YMCA volunteer opportunities. |
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YMCA of Dane County Volunteer Opportunities |
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BUILDING & GROUNDS – WEST Days & Hours: Flexible Certifications or Requirements: Experience and knowledge in standard cleaning procedures. Proven Record of dependability. Volunteer Duties: Responsible for cleaning locker rooms, rest rooms and general building during open hours. May also assist with outdoor clean up and lawn care. |
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| LIFESTYLE CENTER ASSISTANT – NORTHEAST Days & Hours: M-F 10-2pm Certifications or Requirements: General knowledge of exercise and physiology. Attention to detail Excellent communication skills to lead and motivate members. Volunteer Duties: Monitor and clean the Lifestyle Center |
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| ADAPTIVE RECREATION ASSISTANT – EAST Days & Hours: Mostly evenings and weekends Certifications or Requirements: Desire to spend time helping adults with disabilities participate in recreational activities. Prefer experience in or previous related course work. |
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| TEEN MENTOR – EAST, NORTHEAST, WEST Days & Hours: Late afternoons, evenings, weekends Certifications or Requirements: Must like hanging with kids ages 11-14. Experience or course work in adolescent psychology helpful. Volunteer Duties: Supervise and interact with kids ages 11-14. Provide guidance in making positive choices. |
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| YOUTH CENTER ASSISTANT – EAST, NORTHEAST, WEST Days & Hours: Late afternoons, evenings, weekends Certifications or Requirements: Must like hanging with kids ages 11-14. Experience or course work in adolescent psychology helpful. Volunteer Duties: Supervise and interact with kids ages 11-14. Provide guidance in making positive choices. |
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| YOUTH SPORTS ASSISTANT – EAST, NORTHEAST, WEST Days & Hours: Varies, usually weekends Certifications or Requirements: Knowledge and expertise in a specific sport. Volunteer Duties: Assist head coaches in running drills, teaching basic skills, and modeling good sportsmanship. |
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| SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE HERO – EAST, NORTHEAST Days & Hours: Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 6:00pm Certifications or Requirements: Experience or course work with children ages 5-11 helpful, ability to build 1:1 relationships with troubled kids. Confidentiality. Volunteer Duties: Be a positive adult role model and mentor to a youth who needs help making positive choices. |
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| SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM ASSISTANT – EAST, NORTHEAST, WEST Days & Hours: Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 6:00pm Certifications or Requirements: Experience or course work with children ages 5-11 helpful. Attention to detail. Flexibility. Volunteer Duties: Supervise and guide youth during free choice time. Assist teachers with daily tasks and activities. |
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| SPECIAL EVENTS |
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| FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT – EAST, NORTHEAST, WEST Days & Hours: August 7, 2009 Certifications or Requirements: Must enjoy families and children, and be able to work independently. Volunteer Duties: Monitor behavior, hand out snacks. Number of Volunteers Needed: 1-2 |
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"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give." ~ Winston Churchill |
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