From board members to youth sports coaches to smiling greeters, volunteers are the heart of the Y. Hundreds of business leaders, community members, parents, teens, and so many more dedicate their time and talent to strengthening our local community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Becoming a volunteer allows individuals to give back and learn something about themselves in the process. After all, the Y is a nonprofit like no other. Get involved today!
All prospective volunteers must fill out an application and a background check authorization form. To apply to be a coach, click here. Then, call or stop by your local branch to find out more about getting involved with your YMCA.
Volunteer Opportunities
Coaching & Scorekeeping
We need coaches for all of youth sports such as basketball, soccer, flag football and T-ball. Fill out an application by clicking here or contact p.whitbred@ymcanwnc.org for more information.
Outreach
Many of our volunteer opportunities are available through the YMCA’s Community Outreach Programs. For more information on all of these programs and how you can help, please contact your local branch. We are continually looking for volunteers for the following programs:
Literacy Initiative:
- Teach an adult to read (Adult Reading Program)
- Teach an adult to read and speak English (English As A Second Language Program)
- Interested in Volunteering? Email or call us at 336 727 9850
- Click here for more information on our Literacy Initiative
Special Events
Hispanic League Fiesta
See you in 2025!
Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run
Thank you to all that volunteered in 2024. If you're interested in volunteering at the 2025 Dirty Dozen event, please email us at dirtydozen5k@ymcanwnc.org.
Mistletoe Race Half Marathon, 5K and Fun Run
Thank you to all of you that helped in 2023, if you're interested in volunteering at the 2024 Mistletoe Run, please email us at mistletoevolunteer@ymcanwnc.org.